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!!!

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!