Meet Cati!

Name: Cati Singler

Hometown: Cincinnati, OH

Age: 22

Major: Communications

One interesting fact about yourself:

I am a huge football fan. Go Who Dey!

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

Ellen DeGeneres because I think she is awesome, funny, and very caring!!!

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

Shopping and reading a good book!!

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

That I wasn't allowed to leave and was going on vacation with them.

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?

A book, my blanket, and my dog charlie!

What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?

She let us build our whole house into a fort!

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

When one of my regulars asked me to be her sister so we could have sleepovers all the time!

Meet Caraline

Name: Caraline McGuire

Hometown: Wilmington, Ohio

Age: 22

Major: English and Human Development and Family Science

Favorite Color: Red

Favorite Candy: Dark Chocolate

One interesting fact about yourself:

I grew up on a horse farm and continue to ride and train as often as possible.

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

would it be and why?

I would like to have dinner with John Green. He is my favorite young adult author. I would love to learn more about his writing process and his inspirations. I think that he could give me some excellent ideas of how to incorporate his literature into my classrooms. 

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

I like to spend lazy Sundays watching baseball or football and eating Skyline Chili.  

What is the funniest comment you have heard from a child

while working for SMS?

“Blue sparkly toenails are a sign of royalty!”

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

 I wanted to be a ballerina and professional horse trainer.

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

items, what would they be?

Water, matches, and a tent

What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?

She would help me choreograph dance routines then put on a show.

What has been your most memorable experience while

working with SMS?

Having a boy ask me to sing Edelweiss to him as he fell asleep.

Meet Kara!

Name: Kara Filicky
Hometown: Canton, Ohio

Age: 21
Major: Strategic Communication

One interesting fact about yourself:
I am dyslexic

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

My Mom's Mom!  She passed away before I was born!!

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

Laying out on the oval and listening to music!

What is the funniest comment you have heard from a child while working for SMS?
"Can I come to your house and play?"

When you were a kid growing up, what did you want to be?
I wanted to be a teacher!

If you were stranded on a desert island and could pick three items, what would they be?
My blanket, water, and phone!

What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?

Well I wouldn't remember this, but there is a picture!  My mom asked my sister to keep an eye on me and she cut out a letter "I" and taped it on me!

What has been your most memorable experience while working with SMS?
When the little girl I babysit for tells me she doesn't want me to leave!

Meet Catherine

Name: Catherine Rogers
Hometown: Chagrin Falls, OH

Age: 20
Major: Public Affairs

One interesting fact about yourself:
I have been to Ireland!
 

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

Lea Michelle because she has an amazing singing voice.
 

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

Watching Friends and going to the gym.

What is the funniest comment you have heard from a child while working for SMS?
"You're the only person to ever fully acknowledge my Aaron Craft poster, thank you.

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

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

What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?

When I pretended to be a princess and she would dress up as a prince!
 

What has been your most memorable experience while working with SMS?
Getting to make a poem with a child that was all about me!! So cute!

Meet Kaitlyn George

Name: Kaitlyn George 
Hometown: Perrysburg

Age: 20
Major: Economics

One interesting fact about yourself: 
I am a duel citizen of Canada and the U.S.

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

John F. Kennedy because he is my favorite President in history!

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

Painting or drawing in my sketch book!!

What is the funniest comment you have heard from a child while working for SMS? 
"Your hair makes you look like a mermaid."

When you were a kid growing up, what did you want to be? 
A fashion designer!!

If you were stranded on a desert island and could pick three items, what would they be? 
My I phone, hairbrush, and sun screen!!!

What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?

Having three brothers, one day my younger brother put a fake big bug in our dryer.  When our sitter found it, she FREAKED out!  It was hilarious, but cruel. 

 
What has been your most memorable experience while working with SMS? 
I worked really hard with a young boy to help him with his middle school exams.  Watching him succeed was an amazing feeling!!!

Meet Julie Guseman

 

 

Name: Julie Guseman
Hometown: Westerville, OH
Age: 20
Major: Biology & Italian

One interesting fact about yourself: 
I've studied abroad twice!  (In London and Italy)

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

My Grandpa because he passed away before I was old enough to remember him!

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

Watching movies and relaxing!  Its something I don't get to do enough!

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 kept staring at me.  When I asked him why he was staring, he replied "I want to give you a kiss".  It was so cute!!!

When you were a kid growing up, what did you want to be? 
I wanted to be a teacher (my mom is one) or an interior designer.

If you were stranded on a desert island and could pick three items, what would they be? 
The Harry Potter Series, a tent, and plenty of chocolate!!

What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?

One summer I had a babysitter who loved to do water balloon fights in the backyard!  It was so much fun!!

 
What has been your most memorable experience while working with SMS? 
I don't get to repeat families too often.  So, one of my favorite experiences was getting to return to a family whose little girl was so excited to see me again!

Meet Kellie Berry

Name:  Kellie Berry

Hometown:  Akron, Ohio

Age: 20

Major: Nursing

One interesting fact about yourself:

My grandma’s name was Gerry Mary Berry

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

Marilyn Monroe because she is such an iconic person in history.

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

Lying on the couch watching a Bradley Cooper movie while eating ice cream. 

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

I asked who the little boy in the picture was and the little girl I babysat for looked at me like I had 7 heads and said it was her.

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

An employee at Marc’s working on the cash register.

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

1. My puppy

2.  A soccer ball

3.  My blanket

What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?

When I was three, I popped open the screen window on the first floor and crawled over to my neighbors without her knowing.

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

Although the parents don’t love it, when the kids are a little upset when you leave is always such a heartwarming feeling.