b'HeidiJolene2019 International Nanny Association Nanny of the YearP E O P L E P R O F I L EWhat made you become a nanny?I became a nanny after deciding I didnt want The NOTY award is presented annually by the International Nanny Associationtobeateacherinaschool.Iwanted (INA) to recognize the personal achievements of a working nanny. Heidi Jolenesomething more personal and one-on-one. isthe2019InternationalNannyAssociationNannyoftheYearandanINACredentialed nanny. Heidi resides in Valley Glen, California, USA.How did you get to where you are today?IgotwhereIamtodayasanannymanydifferentways.Firstbycontinuingmy What do you like best about your job? What I love the best about my job is knowingeducation and knowledge. Second by having Ive helped raise a person. That this person will become a member of society and willa great nanny community and support system be ready.inandoutofthenannyworld.Thirdbyknowing I wanted this to be my career. What do you like least? What I like least, and Im sure this is the majority of nannies least favorite, is leaving.Where do you see yourself in five years? Thats the hardest part.Where do I see myself in five years? Hmmm,well hopefully on a beach someplace relaxing How can nannies be the best they can be? or a cabin surrounded by trees and a river. Of Nannies can be the best they can be by taking care of themselves first. Know your owncourse, this could be a working trip, but hey, it goals and boundaries.could happen. Seriously, I see myself still asme but in a better place. Every day is different What is your educational background? I continue to gain my education by takingand adds to the next day. classes online and in person. I set a goal if four classes a year just to keep myknowledge fresh.What is your best advice for nannies?My best advice is to enjoy your job. This career How do you give back to the nanny community? is 90% heart and soul. If you dont enjoy it or I hope I give back to my nanny community. I run a few online groups and plan localarenthappy,thejobisntforyou.Also get-togethers for nannies and agencies. I recently started a curriculum training (incontinue your education!!! We all know how person) for nannies. I also help co-host our local iNNTD.much information changes in this career. Itsour jobs as professionals to keep on top on it Biggest nanny myth?all. Next, find a nanny community. Its lonely Hmm, biggest nanny mythtaxes. Come on. Thats just common knowledge. This isday by day, and having an outlet to just relax more for the parents and financial planners who dont know yet.and be with people who know what goes on istherapeutic.Lastly.Taketimeforyou.Yes, Anything else you want us to know? makingmoneyandworkinglonghoursis Anything else? Enjoy what you do! Find your community and learn from others. Nevergreat. But take time for something you enjoy. stop learning and growing.Thats so important. NannyMag.com15'