Meet Our 2020 Team
Sabrina
Co-Owner of OBX Endless Summer
Availability: Year Round
Education: East Carolina University
Certifications: CPR, BS in Elementary Education, certified in Reading
Experience: 3rd grade Teacher for Dare County Schools, babysitting since I was 12 years old, Ocean Rescue Lifeguard for Kill Devil Hills (3 years), has experience with special needs, has worked with children ages 0+
Hobbies: Spending time with my puppy and nephew, the beach, painting, yoga, and hanging at the beach, pool and exploring the OBX with your little people!
Genevieve "Gigi"
Co-Owner of OBX Endless Summer Childcare
Availability: Year Round
Education: East Carolina University, Student Athlete {ECU Women’s Soccer}
Certifications: CPR, BS in Exercise Physiology
Experience: Clinical Medical Assistant, Equipment Manager for US Soccer, Ocean Rescue Lifeguard for Kill Devil Hills (6 years), babysitting since I was 11 years old, has experience with special needs and with children ages 0+
Hobbies: Enjoys being at the beach, boating and fishing in the sound, adventuring with her nephew, playing sports, rescuing dogs, tutoring academics, training soccer
Sarah
Co-Owner of OBX Endless Summer Childcare
Availability: Seasonal
Education: BS in Early Childhood Education from Penn State University with a minor in Special Education
Certifications: CPR, Epi-Pen, and BS in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Experience: 2nd Grade Teacher for Fairfax County Public Schools (VA), babysitting since I was 12, Pool Lifeguard (3 years), has experience with children with special needs, has experience with children 0+
Hobbies: Anything involving the beach, watching & playing sports, exercising, tutoring, dog walking, and trying new restaurants!
Megan
Babysitter
Availability: Year Round
Education: Westminster College, Student Athlete [Women’s Swimming]
Certifications: CPR, BA in Psychology
Experience: I’ve been babysitting and teaching swim lessons for most of my life. I also ran a Junior Lifeguards camp with Kill Devil Hills Ocean Rescue (3 years) to promote ocean safety for kids.
Hobbies: Traveling, listening to music, being creative, cooking, go to the beach, and trying DIY projects.
Samantha "Sam"
Babysitter
Availability: Seasonal
Education: East Carolina University
Certifications: CPR, BS in Elementary Education, certified in Reading.
Experience: Teacher Assistant for Dare County Schools, has worked for a after-school program, babysitting ages 0+ since 11 years old, tutor, has some experience with special needs children
Hobbies: Loves spending time with family, playing with my puppies, going to the beach, reading good books, drinking coffee and catching the sunrise
Monica
Babysitter
Availability: Seasonal
Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Certifications: CPR, BA in Human Development and Family Studies - graduating December 2019
Experience: Volunteer at UNC Children's Hospital, babysitter with Select Sitters in Chapel Hill, babysitting since I was 14 years old, has some experience with special needs as a Direct Support Professional and with children 2+
Hobbies: Enjoys hiking, reading (huge Harry Potter fan), traveling, play games with your little ones and spending time with my family!
Caton
Babysitter
Availability: Seasonal
Education: Meredith College with a B.A. in Psychology and Child Development. Master's degree in Occupational therapy at Shenandoah University.
Certifications: CPR /First Aid
Experience:Being the eldest of four children, I have grown up babysitting from an early age. I spent my summers babysitting and being a lifeguard at Pine Island in Corolla. Throughout my undergraduate career, I took on several nanny and babysitting jobs. I also lived in Australia for a year working as an Aupair. My little brother has Down Syndrome which inspired my passion to work with children and young adults with special needs, which I have done through non-profit companies.
Hobbies: spending time with friends and family, going to the beach, reading (big fan of Jodi Picoult), being active and eating healthy!
Felicia
Babysitter
Availability: Year Round
Education: East Stroudsburg University of PA; BS in Athletic Training
Certifications:CPR, Board Certified Athletic Trainer
Experience: Clinical Medical Assistant, Head Athletic Trainer for high school and middle school settings for 6 years, babysitting 4 younger siblings since age 12
Hobbies:Enjoys running, being at the beach, playing with her puppy, yoga
Ashlyn
Babysitter
Availability: Seasonal
Education: Campbell University
Certifications: B.S. in Elementary Education
Experience: teacher for Dare County Schools, babysitting locally for 10+ years, experience with special needs children and ages 0+
Hobbies: Enjoys spending time with family, fishing, hunting, going to the beach, babysitting, sports, reading
Hannah
Babysitter
Availability: Year Round
Education: Tech School for Dental Assistant
Certifications: Radiology certified. CPR, BLS, ALS, PALS, and Newborn specialist certified. EPI pen trained.
Experience: I am the third oldest of ten children in my family. I have seven biological siblings and three siblings that were fostered into adoption. My parents have been fostering kids for the past few years and I always loved being able to be apart of that. I was either a part time/full-time nanny all throughout high school. Once I graduated, I pursued the field of Dental and worked at a Pediatric Dental office for two years. Even though I absolutely loved working there, I knew in my heart being a nanny is I am supposed to do.
Hobbies: Being at the beach, Crossfit, Yoga, and anything outdoors. I am a very active person and love getting kids involved.
Brooke
Babysitter
Availability: Year Round
Education: Miller-Motte College, Currently seeking a associates program for the health care field
Certifications: Licensed massage therapist
Experience: 4 years of Ocean Rescue experience, special needs experienced, experience with 0+ children, working towards renewing CPR certification, experienced surfer
Hobbies: Being around my family is one of the things I love the most! I have been taking care of my 5 nieces and cousins since the oldest was one. I am, also, an expecting mother! As an OBX local, I like to enjoy the beach, exercising with my puppy I just rescued, surfing and adventuring around town!
Murphy
Availability: Seasonal
Education: B.S. in Psychology and Linguistics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2018); M.S. in Communication Disorders from North Carolina Central University (2020)
Certifications: CPR Certified, SPEAK OUT! Training for Parkinson's Disease voice therapy, Training in Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile
Experience: Will be working as a pediatric (birth-5) speech-language pathologist for Venture Rehabilition Group in August 2020, pervious volunteer at Camp Royall (Autism Specturm Disorder day amp) in Pittsboro, NC, Graduate speech-language pathology clinical experience with special needs children (Birth - 12 years), member of the National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association, therapeutic water volunteer for Surfing for Autism, volunteered and assisted with Chapel Hill's adaptive aquatics, YMCA Lifeguard (2 years), babysitting since I was 12 years old. Experience with ages 0+ and special needs.
Hobbies: Enjoys going to the beach with a good book, bike rides, watching the North Carolina Tarheels sports, being around family and friends, and exploring the Outer Banks
Codie
Availability: Seasonal
Education: Sophomore at North Carolina State University
Certifications: CPR Certified, EMR certified
Experience: currently an Ocean Rescue lifeguard (3 years of experience), babysitting since I was 12, experience with ages 0+ and special needs
Hobbies: Surfing, going to the beach, traveling, playing soccer, spending time outdoors, and fishing