1. Working with children for over 30 years as a preschool teacher, nanny and licensed family day care provider
2. Can be emailed directly cooke.michele@gmail.com
3. Married to an Air Force Physicist for 22 years
4. Raising sons ages 18 and 23 who attended Fiske/Diamond and LHS
5. Degreed in Early Childhood Education and Management Information Systems
6. Currently interviewing families looking for child care
7. New to gardening; mixes flowers and vegetables
8. Believes in moderation in everything
9. Loves small animals and has raised and released wild Mallard ducks
10. Likes to hang around libraries and bookstores – stays up too late reading in bed
11. Knows the best field trips with children – in and around Boston
12. Plays with water: beaches, streams, backyard, spray parks, sinks and tubs
13. Rotates toys, books, equipment and furniture frequently just for fun
14. Likes to photograph and video fun times with children and share with parents on Picasa
15. Approves of naps, snacks and random acts of fun/exploration
16. Thinks boredom fosters creativity
17. Is an authoritarian – but allows children freedom within boundaries
18. Can do occasional overnights or evening babysitting
19. Drives a new Caravan with a perfect driving record
20. Is the clerk for a local nonprofit –Lexington Youth and Family Services, Inc.
21. Hates housework but likes a de-cluttered and clean environment enough to work at it daily
22. Is allergic to animal dander and pollens
23. Has the safety motto, “Not on my watch” and “You abuse it, you lose it” for reckless behavior
24. Lexington family references upon request.