I am a first time children’s author who lives in Abingdon , Maryland. I run a small Licensed Childcare business for the past 28 years. Approximately 90 babies have been cared for and nurtured over the years. Inspiring and helping the little learners with separation anxiety. When I am not working or hosting book events, I like to relax in our RV in a gated Camp resort in Amish county.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I live and work with my husband. We have 6 grandchildren.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I have always loved being home and running a small child care business from my home. It was the best thing that I ever did for my career. I love helping and watching children grow. It’s so rewarding to see the growth of each child. I love being a children’s author and meeting little learners. Getting my book into little hands is the best. I now have my book in a Spanish version. It’s a book about helping children and their families with separation anxiety.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
My favorite restaurants are Japanese restaurants, as I am a little bit of a foodie. I have been cooking since I was 9 years old. I also love the broiled crab cakes at Box Hill Pizzeria.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I have been in this community as an adult since 1982.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
One of my former childcare moms. Her little will be graduating next year and we still stay in touch.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Steel Magnolia.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Do what you want TODAY, for tomorrow may not be here.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
The Starlight Arena. I use to love to go there after school and on the weekends as a teenager and just skate all day long.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Dolly Parton. We would order Box Hill Crab Cakes and eat at a beauty salon.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love that I have about 1,800 houses around me and if I go a mile up the road you go into the most county setting.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Having more books published all about helping little learners grow. I would love to speak to other child care owners about my experience of owning my own business.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I have a motorcycle license and have owned 2 motorcycles. I was the only girl in my class to past the test.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Sakura Japanese food.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
I do. I’m always trying to be better at what I do and to find new ways to help little ones.
Q: What community service or volunteer work do you participate in for your local community?
I deliver food to local churches and food banks.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
A safe place.
