BusyBodies

Owner Andy Seiler moved to Kent Island 6 years ago and watched his new neighborhood blossom into a close-knit community overflowing with children. As his own children began to grow, he quickly recognized the areas’ emergent need for community activities involving young children, especially those with special needs. After attending a birthday party at children's gym across the bridge, Andy thought, “A children’s gym would be perfect for Kent Island. It’s exactly what I do as a teacher.” The idea was born.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of BusyBodies is to support all children in the development
of self-worth while nurturing their physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth in a fun, child-centered atmosphere through the integration of movement, music, exploration, and cooperative play.

Andy Seiler is a certified teacher in the state of Maryland, with 20 years of early childhood teaching experience. Andy is a Nationally Certified Adapted Physical Education teacher and has been teaching physical education/motor development to young children with/without special needs in Prince George’s County for over 20 years. He has a B. S. in Physical Education and has earned 32 credits in Special Education, as well as his Advanced Professional Certificate from the Maryland State Department of Education. Andy currently works as a Motor Development teacher at Gaywood Elementary School and travels throughout the county working with children who needs fall under the Autism Spectrum. He also provides training and workshops to college and high school students at Prince George’s Community College, as part of The Children’s Developmental Clinic for children with disabilities. In addition, Andy worked for the Maryland National Capitol Park and Planning Commission for 15 years as an aquatics instructor, 8 years as a Pool and Day Camp Director, and 5 years as a gymnastics instructor. He periodically conducts workshops throughout the state, offering school employees, child care providers, parents, and child-advocates strategies on "Learning to Move, Moving to Learn." He has worked with The Judy Center in Grasonville implementing a literacy-based motor development program to Pre-Kindergarten, Head Start, and Even Start/Early Start students. "His enthusiasm is contagious, his knowledge vast and skills beyond compare," writes former Judy Center Coordinator, Diane Ulmstead.

Aubrey Lewis has successfully taught children with severe and profound Autism and other multiple disabilities for 8 years in a self-contained classroom. He has a Masters of Arts Degree and Advanced Professional Certification in Special Education and Early Childhood Development. He has attended several conferences and workshops on Autism. Additionally, Aubrey has a strong background in the use of technology, in the application of educating children with special needs. Based on teaching experience and studies, he is very familiar with special education law and regulations.