Hi, I’m Amanda! I am an intern here at the Treehouse and am so grateful to be part of this community. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from West Texas A&M University and am currently a second-year Master of Social Work student at New Mexico Highlands University. My career goals are to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist.

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Play, creativity, and supporting children have always been central to my life, and they’ve guided my career path. My career so far has been in informal education, mostly in children’s museums. I still work part-time as an Educator at Explora Science Center and Children’s Museum right across the street! Over time, I realized I wanted to connect more deeply with kids I saw struggling, which inspired me to pursue play therapy as a way to support children one-on-one. I value empathy, playfulness, and the belief that every child deserves a safe space to grow and thrive, and I see play and creativity as essential tools for building connection, healing, and hope.

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Outside of work and school, I spend most of my time with my husband, two goofy dogs (Kora and Charlie), and our bearded dragon (Carl). I love being outdoors and try to make as much time as possible for camping and hiking. I’m a lifelong Disney fan and have a growing collection of classic Disney VHS tapes. I also enjoy baking, reading, exercising, playing video games (huge Zelda fan here), and discovering new creative outlets.

I am so excited to be here and look forward to getting to learn, grow, and play alongside everyone here!