Jamie
Hello humans and welcome! As you can see, my name is Jamie and I was born and raised in a small town on the Jersey shore! Although I don’t have any siblings, I grew up with a whole lot of cousins and was (and still am) constantly surrounded by my family. Even though my parents have always been amazing athletes, I have always found myself drawn (haha…punny) more to painting, drawing, coloring, and other arts! Later in my life I found a new love for all things Broadway and musical theatre. I painted sets for school productions, and living in NJ I am lucky enough to be able to travel to New York City to see shows quite often, which made my love grow even more. I went to school in Maryland (where I met Amanda) and loved my time there majoring in Elementary Education! I love working with littles and allowing them to express themselves through art, just like I did. I am currently working at Walt Disney World and exploring my options of what I will do with my future and figuring out how I want to put my passions to use. I’m a lover of reading, rom-coms, coffee, Disney, blasting show tunes and singing along in the car, and spending time with my big, loud, and beautiful family.
Amanda
Hi there and welcome! Starting off with the basics, I was born and raised in Escondido, CA with my mom, dad, and older brother. My brother is three years older than myself, and we have been close as long as I can remember. I had an amazing childhood (one that I do not take for granted), and made some amazing friends along the way; some of whom I still consider my best friends. I am a trained dancer of 15 years, in a variety of styles including jazz, ballet, tap, and contemporary. My studio was truly a second home to me, and had a monumental part in shaping who I am today. After high school, my parents moved back to Maryland (where they grew up), and I ended up falling in love with the college my brother went to (also in Maryland). With all four of us being on the East Coast, I quickly came to love the change of seasons, and all of the history that accompanies the Eastern part of the US. Graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, I am currently working for Walt Disney World and exploring all of the ups and downs that young adulthood has to offer, including the struggle of finding a career that both supports you and brings you joy. I love reading more than life itself, along with movies, the moon, rain, laughter, chocolate, animals, children, and anything where I can find a bit of magic.
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