All+About+Me

Welcome! My name is Jody Pace. I am a Junior at SOU, currently working on a Psychology degree. I am originally from Alabama, but have since found my home here in Ashland, OR. I have a huge love for life in general and am passionate about many things including: exercise, outdoors/nature, healthy living, vegan foods & cooking, bikram yoga, belly dancing, friends, family, and children!

I have always known I wanted to work with children, just not exactly how. I have spent much time with children of all ages personally, as a student, and professionally. I have worked in day cares, as a nanny, and in school classrooms. Nothing brings me more joy and fulfillment than working with bright eyed beautiful kids. It is these young souls whom continue to teach me what is really important in life and help me to view the world from softer eyes.

I like to look at each new child I encounter ( and parent for that matter) as a new opportunity for two different personalities/people to come together and give and receive of one another. We all have something unique within us that is meant to be shared with those whose paths we cross. This is a personal belief of mine and something I try to do with everyone I meet, find that "special something" that makes that person shine. I do not fool myself into thinking I am the "teacher", because honestly with every child I continue to learn something new.We are all teaching each other and hopefully learning as well.

I have been so fortunate in my years and my life has been touched and forever changed by many children, teens, and adults alike. I can only wish to do the same for the children I have the opportunity to work with. If I can accomplish this I will be rendering all my personal and professional responsibilities to those around me.