Meet Erica!

Name: Erica Goldberg

Hometown: Scotch Plains, NJ

Age: 21

Major: Early Childhood Education

Favorite Color: Purple

Favorite Candy: Skittles

What is one interesting fact about yourself? In 6th grade I donated 13 inches of my hair for the Locks of Love foundation!

If you could have dinner with one person, alive or dead, who would it be and why? If I could have dinner with one person it would be Julia Roberts. I am insanely obsessed with her and have watched all of our films MULTIPLE times.

It is a lazy Sunday, how would you spend your day? I would most likely be on my couch watching my DVR box, the amount of TV shows I watch is actually insane!

What is the funniest comment you have heard from a child while working for SMS? One time a little girl asked if she could have my hair!

When you were a kid growing up, what did you want to be? When I was growing up I always wanted to be a teacher. I used to have play dates and played school where I was the teacher and my friends were the students, for hours!

If you were stranded on a desert island, and could pick three items, what would they be? My cell phone, somehow obtain a satellite to eNEWS, and a snickers bar!

What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter? In my house growing up we used to build a fort with blankets and one time the fort fell right on top of my babysitter! Oops!

What has been your most memorable experience while working with SMS? I have interned for Amanda for almost a year now and I absolutely love it! Being able to see how this system works behind the scenes has been very educational and fun of course.

Meet Allie!

Name: Allie Olson
Hometown: West Jefferson, OH
Age: 21
Major: Early Childhood Education
Favorite Color: Teal
Favorite Candy: Reeses

What is one interesting fact about yourself? I worked at the zoo over the summer and got to meet the new Amur tiger cubs!

If you could have dinner with one person, alive or dead, who would it be and why? If I could have dinner with one person it would probably have to be Ellen DeGeneres because she is such a fun and giving person...and I want to learn her dance moves.

It is a lazy Sunday, how would you spend your day? I would probably go shopping or watch movies and clean all day.

What is the funniest comment you have heard from a child while working for SMS? A little boy I watched called me Princess Leia for a week.

When you were a kid growing up, what did you want to be? When I was a kid I always wanted to be a cosmetologist.

If you were stranded on a desert island, and could pick three items, what would they be? My cell phone, a cooler loaded with food, and toilet paper!

What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter? All the times I hid important objects from my babysitter...like her glasses :)

What has been your most memorable experience while working with SMS? Working with the "Star Wars boys," they told me that they would miss me and they wished I could stay for dinner.

Meet Our New SMS Summer Office Intern!

Name: Kristin

Hometown: Cincinnati

Age: 21

Major: Strategic Communications

Favorite Color: Orange

Favorite Candy: Sour Patch Kids (the red ones)

One interesting fact about yourself:

I won my school spelling bee every year of grade school until the seventh grade when I lost in the final round to the word ‘knack.’ Who knew there was a k?!

If you could have dinner with one person, alive or dead, who

would it be and why?

I would choose to have dinner with Adam Sandler because he is my favorite actor and comedian. Although his most recent movies are not this best, I love making up silly little jingles and I think we would make a perfect duo.

It is a lazy Sunday, how would you spend your day?

I would spend my lazy Sunday rereading The Hunger Games trilogy. I have read each book twice and I still can’t get enough! Once all of the movies are out, I will spend my lazy Sunday watching them over and over again. Team Gale!!

What is the funniest comment you have heard from a child

while working for SMS?

We were at the pool and the little girl I was babysitting ran up to me and pointed at a girl who had a tattoo on her hip and said, “Oh my gosh Kristin, that girl has a tattoo by her parts!”

When you were a kid growing up, what did you want to be?

When I was a kid growing up, I wanted to be a cashier because I thought the cash register and the scanner were very cool. Instead of playing imaginary games like house, I always played store and made sure I got to be the cashier. 

If you were stranded on a desert island, and could pick three

items, what would they be?

The first item I would bring is my blankie because even though I am 21, I still can’t sleep without it. The second item I would bring is my iPod so I have music to listen to. I don’t know what I would do without music! The third thing I would bring is my Hunger Games poster as a source of motivation. If Katniss can make it, so can I!

What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?

My funniest memory from my childhood babysitter is of us playing ‘popcorn’ on her trampoline. My sister and I would sit on the trampoline bundled up holding our knees and Kim, our babysitter, would jump around us and try to pop (unbundle) us. My sister’s facial expressions were always hilarious.

What has been your most memorable experience while

working with SMS?

My most memorable experience while working with SMS is the first time I sat for a family through SMS. I remember being super nervous as I was walking up to the door and even more nervous about asking if I could wash my hands upon my arrival. For some reason I thought that part was going to very awkward, but it wasn’t at all. The sit went great and it made me very excited to be a part of this amazing babysitting agency!

Meet Colleen!

Name: Colleen Brady    

Hometown: Dublin, OH

Age: 21

Major: Health Sciences

 Favorite Color : Green

Favorite Candy: sour patch kids!

One interesting fact about yourself: I love to play tennis.

 If you could have dinner with one person, alive or dead, who

would it be and why?

Barack Obama because I think it would be interesting to learn about our president and get his personal perspective on things.

It is a lazy Sunday, how would you spend your day?

Laying on the porch with a cold drink and a good book!

 What is the funniest comment you have heard from a child

while working for SMS?

Do you learn about latitude and longitude in college?

When you were a kid growing up, what did you want to be?

A ballerina J

 If you were stranded on a desert island, and could pick three

items, what would they be?

Picture of my family, my i-pod (with endless battery life), and a journal

What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?

My babysitter would have us try and smile the whole drive down a road called Smiley Rd.  It was so long, I could never make it and my cheeks would hurt so bad!

What has been your most memorable experience while

working with SMS?

I made popcorn and dessert with two young girls and we watched a funny movie.  It was something I would’ve done had I been hanging out at home!

 

Meet Amy!

Name: Amy Van Auker 

Hometown: Springfield, OH

Age: 22 years old

Major: Speech and Hearing Science

Favorite Color: Purple

Favorite Candy: Peanut M&Ms

One interesting fact about yourself:

I once had a goldfish (won at a carnival) that lived for 12 years!

If you could have dinner with one person, alive or dead, who

would it be and why?

I would love to have dinner with Bob Dylan.  He’s such a great songwriter and I’m sure he has some great stories from over the years.

It is a lazy Sunday, how would you spend your day?

Well, I am currently obsessed with Mad Men, so I’d probably watch a few episodes in the day.  Also, my roommates and I like to hang out on our porch when it’s warm outside, so I would enjoy spending much of my Sunday there, talking or reading.

What is the funniest comment you have heard from a child

while working for SMS?

I was sitting for a 4-year-old boy, and he told me right away that they had had other sitters who were also named Amy.  I told him that we would have to figure out a way for him to differentiate between us, so he wouldn’t get us confused.  He suggested that he call me “Stilts” because I am so tall I “almost hit [my] head on the ceiling.”  I don’t know about the ceiling, but I am tall enough that it works!

When you were a kid growing up, what did you want to be?

I don’t remember having a dream job when I was little, though I distinctly remember being about 4 years old and telling a group of my friends that I wanted to be a bird.  Even though some of them were older, I don’t think they had the heart to tell me it wasn’t going to happen.

If you were stranded on a desert island, and could pick three

items, what would they be?

My laptop, my guitar, and the complete works of Jane Austen.

What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?

When my sister and I were young we used to make videos with our babysitter.  These could include anything from music videos and commercials to fake documentaries and mock soap operas.  They were hilarious, and my family loves to watch them to this day.

What has been your most memorable experience while

working with SMS?

I sat for a family that were big Buckeye fans (I’m sure we all have), and their 2-year-old son was enamored with the marching band’s pregame show.  He would wave a stick in the air to pretend that he was the drum major and had us all march behind him while we sang “Fight the Team” or “Hang on Sloopy.”

Meet Casey!

Name: Casey Wurth

Hometown: Holland, Ohio

Age: 18

Major: Human Development and Family Science

Favorite Color: Green

Favorite Candy: Nerds Rope

One interesting fact about yourself:

When I was in fifth grade I went to Jamaica on vacation. I got extremely

sunburned and returned to school with my hair braided in corn rows.

If you could have dinner with one person, alive or dead, who would it be and why?

I would have dinner with Elvis Presley, just because I think he’s really cool!

It is a lazy Sunday, how would you spend your day?

Probably doing laundry and watching movies, unless it’s warm outside. If

it’s warm I’ll lay out in the sun!

What is the funniest comment you have heard from a child while working for SMS?

A little boy told me that I was his best friend and an hour later when I told

him he wasn’t allowed to do something he told me “We aren’t best friends

anymore. Just friends.”

When you were a kid growing up, what did you want to be?

I wanted to be an astronaut or a doctor when I was little.

If you were stranded on a desert island, and could pick three items, what would they be?

I would pick duct tape, a sleeping bag, and some flares!

What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?

She used to tickle me and then toss me onto my bed. I used to laugh so hard!

What has been your most memorable experience while working with SMS?

My most memorable experience would have to be babysitting for a pair of twin babies. I loved babysitting them and their big brother, who was such a sweetheart. Every time I sat for them I really enjoyed it, and that is my best

experience.

Meet Emily

Hello SMS world, Today we are featuring Emily Wise on the Blog.  Emily is a veteran with SMS, and we are excited for you to get to know her a little better.

Name: Emily Wise                

Hometown: Delaware, Ohio

Age: 21

Major: Early Childhood Education

Favorite Color : Purple

Favorite Candy: Snickers

One interesting fact about yourself:

I love to run and have done three half marathons!

If you could have dinner with one person, alive or dead, who

would it be and why?

Reese Witherspoon, I’m not sure why, I have loved her since I was little. She’s my idol!

It is a lazy Sunday, how would you spend your day?

Lying by the cozy fire with my family watching movies all day!

What is the funniest comment you have heard from a child

while working for SMS?

Kids always ask me about my children, I’m not sure what makes them think I have children! Also, one little girl used to always ask me to play with her friend that was invisible. She had a very creative mind!

When you were a kid growing up, what did you want to be?

As a child, I wanted to be a teacher! I would make my older sister sit at a desk and I would give her homework to do!!

If you were stranded on a desert island, and could pick three

items, what would they be?

My best friend, bathing suit, and some running shoes! All I would do is run along the beach and go swimming! Sounds perfect to me J

What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?

The one thing that sticks out to me is when my grandpa babysat me! Usually my babysitter was a sibling or family member. One day before bedtime my grandpa saw a container of cookies on top of the refrigerator. He grabbed some cookies and put them in his mouth. Little did he know that it was a jar of cat food that we kept in the cookie container!! I think I laughed myself to sleep!

What has been your most memorable experience while

working with SMS?

I love meeting new families and kids. I have been with the same family for three years and it has by far been the best experience of my life, I feel like they are part of my family! I love the connection you can make with people, in such short time!