Meet our Summer Intern Anahli!

What were you expecting your first day interning and how was it different?
I was expecting a very formal, stuffy atmosphere but instead I was pleasantly at how relaxed and fun working in the office is!

What is your favorite part about interning for SMS?
All of the candy Amanda keeps in the office, her dogs, Theodre and Zoey and all of Amanda's random off topic tidbits, "I just got a new lipgloss. Do you want to see it? It's so pretty!" 


What is your favorite quote?
Hakuna Matata- From my all time favorite Disney movie- and it means no worries.. for the rest of your days!!

What is the furthest you have ever been from home?
I've visited my extended family in India. It's like a whole other world!

What is your TV or movie guilty pleasure?
Orange is the New Black and Law and Order SVU


What are three things that you can't live without?
TV, candy and a pillow


Which would you prefer as a second home: A mountain cabin, beach house or big city condo?
A beach house for sure!


What do you see yourself doing in 10 years?
Hopefully done with grad school and practicing as a psychologist!

Meet Jason!

Name: Jason Levine


Hometown: New Albany

Age: 24

Major: Medicine

Favorite Color: Purple

Favorite Candy: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups


One interesting fact about yourself: I was in The Ohio State University Marching Band

for 4 of my 5 years in college.


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

I would love to have a conversation with Mr. Rogers. I would thank

him for providing a wonderful children’s TV show that taught me many life lessons. Also,

he seemed like he would be a nice friend to have.


It is a lazy Sunday, how would you spend your day? While I know it is considered a

“lazy” Sunday, I would probably go workout, maybe run around the neighborhood. I would

also go to a café, grab a nice cup of coffee, and read about the fascinating subject of

human psychology. Science fiction is also a fun choice.


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

“Do you have hygiene problems?”


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

a doctor. However, I always thought in the back of my mind that I would be a famous

musician, maybe even a rock star. Today I play multiple musical instruments, so I was not

too far off.


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

A guitar and a very long book to keep my sanity, and either some communicating device or stick to

write “S.O.S” in the sand (assuming there is sand at all).


What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?

It was a babysitter’s first day, and she took my brother and I to Easton mall. After a very

fun day in the mall, our babysitter realized she forgot where she parked her car. So we

looked for her car for about 30 minutes. Afterwards, my brother and I continuously made

fun of her (out of love) for temporarily losing her car.


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

When I babysat for one of my first families, I ended up babysitting these

two boys for about a week. Near the end they very sweetly began to call

me “Uncle Jason” even after I repeatedly and nicely told them that calling

me just “Jason” was totally fine. That was a moment that truly warmed my

heart.

Meet Christine!

Name: Christine Beaujean


Hometown: Perrysburg, Ohio

Age: 20

Major: Biology, Minor in Studio Art

Favorite Color: Purple

Favorite Candy: Twix


One interesting fact about yourself: The Fourth of July is my favorite holiday! It’s

warm, and everyone is always excited and happy. I love spending the day outside

and sitting in the grass watching the fireworks show light up the night.


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

why? Leonardo Da Vinci, he is my favorite artist and he was a great scientific

mind, way before his time. I would definitely ask for some drawing tips!


It is a lazy Sunday, how would you spend your day? Watching kids movies on

Netflix all day. I can always watch a Disney movie!


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

for SMS? The funniest comment I’ve heard from a SMS kid was when one of the

little boys wanted to use his light sabers and have a Jedi fight, but when I told him I

didn’t know how, he couldn’t believe it! He tried to teach me some Jedi moves, but I

didn’t do so well. He very bluntly told me I wasn’t cut out for Jedi school.


When you were a kid growing up, what did you want to be? I’ve always loved

animals, so I wanted to be a vet for a long time.


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

would they be? My sketchbook, pencils, and matches. I would want to draw

everything I saw on the island, and I would need the matches to light a fire to keep

warm, because I am always cold.


What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter? I remember

playing hide and seek with her, and I found a really good hiding spot behind the

couch. She actually couldn’t find me, and ended up begging me to come out. She

probably didn’t find it very funny, but I sure did at the time.


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

I went to the zoo with two sisters earlier this summer, and they had so much fun

seeing all the animals, the animal show, and most of all, getting dippin’ dots. It was

such a fun day, and they really found as much joy in animals as I have.

Meet Rachele!

Name: Rachele Siegel

 
Hometown: Oil City, PA

Age: 23

Major: Enrolled in program for Doctorate of Optometry

Favorite Color: Purple

Favorite Candy: I am addicted to M&Ms


One interesting fact about yourself: I ran the Pittsburgh Marathon this past May.


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

My grandma and Grandpa C; never got the chance to meet them!


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

Hopefully it would be sunny! In that case, I would go for a run and then spend the whole day

outside eating, fishing, boating, laughing and/ or playing music with my family around a

campfire complete with s'mores to top the day off!

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

"Where are your own kids?!"


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

I always wanted to be a teacher, doctor and mom.


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

Is a dog an item? Dog, M&Ms and matches.

 
What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?

My babysitter spilling a gallon of milk all over the counter and trying unsuccessfully to keep the

milk from spilling onto the floor with only her hands.

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

Hard to pick just one... The genuine little laughs from the kids I sit always get me!

Meet Sarah!

Name: Sarah Biltz

Hometown: Millersburg, OH
Age: 20
Major: Human Nutrition
Favorite Color :  Purple
Favorite Candy: Chocolate

One interesting fact about yourself:  
I have won two eating competitions!

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

would it be and why?  
My grandma; she died when my mom was in high school and I've heard great things about her.
  
It is a lazy Sunday, how would you spend your day?  
A Netflix binge with my roommates.

  
What is the funniest comment you have heard from a child

while working for SMS? 
This isn't really a comment, but once I saw a one-year-old realize what a light switch did and it was priceless.

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

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

items, what would they be? 
Pocket knife, rope and flint.

  
What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter? 
My babysitter and I wanted to make popcorn (the kind you make on the stove) and we didn't know that you were only supposed to put 1/2 a cup of kernels into the pot. We put the entire bag of kernels in and thought we were going to catch the house on fire. Smoke was everywhere and needless to say the popcorn was burnt.

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

Getting to meet amazing kids and families!

Meet Heather!

Name: Heather Schmiesing  

Hometown: Minster, OH 45865
Age: 20
Major: Biology / Pre-Optometry
Favorite Color :  Green
Favorite Candy:  Star-burst

One interesting fact about yourself:  
My hair has changed every natural hair color throughout my life: black, red, blonde, then brown

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

would it be and why?  
I would have dinner with my Grandpa that I never got to know.
  
It is a lazy Sunday, how would you spend your day?  
Going for a relaxing run and hanging out with my family.

  
What is the funniest comment you have heard from a child

while working for SMS? 
The child said she was going potty and sat on the toilet with her diaper still on.

When you were a kid growing up, what did you want to be? 
I wanted to be a veterinarian because I loved animals.

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

items, what would they be? 
Water, matches, and a large blanket

  
What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?

  When she walked in on my brother and sister eating spoon fulls of butter

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

I love reading books to the kids before they fall asleep.

Meet Anahli

Name: Anahli

Hometown: Centerville (Dayton)

Age: 22

Major:Psych and Sexuality Studies

Favorite Color: Purple and blue

Favorite Candy: Chocolate

One interesting fact about yourself:

I have a birthmark in my eye!

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

Would it be and why?

My Great Grandmother because she lived in India while it was under the British rule!

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

Eating and Sleeping!

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

“Are you a princess?”

When you were a kid 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?

A book, unlimited food, and a pillow!

What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?

We broke the microwave trying to cook potatoes!

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

One of the kiddos wouldn't go to sleep until her parents promised her I'd come back the next day!