Meet Gwen!

Name: Gwen Williams

Hometown: Alexandria, Ohio

Age: 21

Major: Dental Laboratory Technology

One interesting fact about yourself:
I can solve a rubix cube in under a minute.

If you could have dinner with one person, alive or dead, who would it be and why?: 
Bear Grylls from Man vs. Wild. I love that show!

It is a lazy Sunday, how would you spend your day?: 
Knitting, drinking tea, and watching my favorite shows.

What is the funniest comment you have heard from a child while working for SMS?:
"Miss Gwen, you inspire me!"

When you were growing up, what did you want to be?:
An artist.

If you were stranded on a desert island, and could pick three items, what would they be?:
Duct tape, water, hair ties.

What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?:
I had 6 older siblings, so they were my babysitters.

What has been your most memorable experience while working with SMS?:
Most of the families I've babysat have been memorable! I love kids and it is so fun working with them!

Meet Candace K.

Name:  Candace Kamensky

Hometown:  Lowellville, OH

Age: 23

Major: Italian

One interesting fact about yourself:

I have gone skydiving!

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

I would have dinner with Leonardo da Vinci because he's so interesting.

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

I would spend it reading a good book or watching a movie marathon.

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

"Please come in mt fort.  We can pretend we are Indians!

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

I wanted ti be a Vet because I loved animals.  

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

1.  My pillow

2.  Good book

3.  A pizza

What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?

When my babysitter would pretend I was superman and I would laugh the whole time because I enjoyed it so much.

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

When one of the little boys that I babysit for regularly told me he thinks of me as part of his family!

Meet Sophia G.!

Name:  Sophia Georgantonis

Hometown:  Cincinnati, OH

Age: 21

Major: Political Science

One interesting fact about yourself:

I HATE pizza!

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

My grandpa!  I miss him so much and he was such a fun person to be around!!!

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

Laying on my couches watching movies with my roommates!

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

"I'm not going to get hurt!  You worry too much like Jessie from Disney Channel!"

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

Ice Cream Store owner!

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

1.  Books

2.  My phone

3. My dog Bruno!

What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?

I gave my babysitter a new haircut when she fell asleep.  In my defense, she was sleeping on the job!

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

I have loved getting to meet such awesome families.  One little boy told me, "I wish you were part of my family so you never had to leave."  It melted my heart.  It's the little things like that, that make SMS such an amazing experience!

Meet Kelley B.!

Name:  Kelley Burch

Hometown:  Strongsville, OH

Age: 20

Major: Biology, Pre-med

One interesting fact about yourself:

I played soccer for 14 years!

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

My Grandma, so I could see her one more time!

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

Watching movies with my roommates and baking!

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

One child told me I wasn't allowed to go home and that I had to be there when he got back from soccer practice!

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

A Vet!

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

1.  Harry Potter books

2.  My phone

3.  Brita water filer

What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?

When my Aunt and Uncle used to babysit me, they would call me hog muffin because I would eat all of my food and my brothers!

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

Nannying over the summer, even though it was only for a few weeks, it was really nice getting to know the family so well.

Meet Alannah

Name:  Alannah Hayes

Hometown:  Oakville, ON

Age: 22

Major: HDFS and Middle-Childhood Education 

One interesting fact about yourself:

I'm Canadian!

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

My Papa because he is my favorite person in the world.

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

Watching the NBA and any other sporting event.

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

"You are my Superwoman!"

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

A Marine Biologist!

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

1. My dog

2.  My phone

3.  Endless book supply

What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?

Her falling asleep on the couch with us and my parents being locked out of the house so they had to break in.

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

I got to attend one of the girls Bat Mitzvah who I sit for!  It was so fun and great to see her on her big day!!!