About Madeline

I started working with kids babysitting at 12 years old. I'm now 28 with a bachelor's in psychology who has been working with children in homes and schools for almost 10 years. I have a gentle and tender approach, I lead with redirection and compromise, yet I'm firm when setting and reinforcing boundaries regarding safety and respect. I emphasize meeting kids where they are at, especially regarding developmental appropriateness and learning through play with thematic experiences. In my spare time, I like to read and write poems, essays, and short stories. I enjoy making cardboard sculptures and other found-material art projects. I'm currently learning Spanish and speak it with my spouse in the home daily, how to sew, and crochet. I love to cook vegan food from scratch, spend time in nature, sing, play guitar, ukulele, and piano, as well.