Favorite Camp Activity:
The high ropes courses and giant swings
Favorite Aspect of Working with Kids:
Kids are so much smarter than we give them credit for. I love when they teach me new things!
Fun Fact:
I spent the first half of 2018 living in Italy.
Favorite Camp Activity:
The high ropes course
Favorite Aspect of Working with Kids:
Watching the kids learn, grow, and become more curious as they discover the great outdoors
Fun Fact:
I have been to 34 countries and 48 US states
Favorite Camp Activity:
Playing Predator/Prey
Favorite Aspect of Working with Kids:
Knowing that sometimes even without realizing it, you can change a kid’s perspective or make a difference in their life
Fun Fact:
I have traveled to Latvia.
Favorite camp activity:
Sustainability, Biology, and Ecology.
Favorite thing about working with kids:
Their innocence and helping future generations.
Fun Fact:
I built a garden for children at another school and grew giant (14 ft and higher) Sunflowers!
Favorite camp activity:
Sleeping Outside.
Favorite thing about working with kids is:
You never know what to expect.
Fun Fact:
My dog and I worked and performed at Circus Camp.
Favorite camp activity:
Zip Lining.
Favorite thing about working with kids:
Hearing their genius ideas and contributions to class because learning doesn’t exclusively come from the front of the classroom or from teachers and adults.
Fun Fact:
I was born and raised in Hawaii.
Favorite Camp Activity:
High ropes!
Favorite Aspect of Working with Kids:
Kids teach you just as much as you teach them,
Fun Fact:
I am a fraternal triplet with a sister named Zoe and a brother named Zack - I almost got named Zuzu!
Favorite camp activity:
Having a campfire.
Favorite thing about working with kids:
I like how silly they can be.
Fun Fact:
I have lived in five states in the last year.
Favorite thing about Nature:
Food webs, predator-prey relationships, and trophic cascades.
Why I love working with Kids:
The best things about working with kids and teens are supporting them as they express their creativity and watching their faces as they learn something that excites them.
Favorite camp activity:
High Ropes Course
Favorite thing about working with kids:
Assisting children with encouragement and care during such an influential time in their lives!
Fun Fact:
I’ve lived in every state from Texas to Washington, DC, at least once!
Favorite Camp Activity:
Predator-prey and Giant Swing.
Favorite Aspect of Working with Kids:
I love how kids interact with each other and the funny yet brilliant things they say.
Fun Fact:
My Family has tapped maple trees and has made maple syrup for many years.
Favorite camp activity:
Archery and Axe Throwing.
Favorite thing about working with kids:
Having the children tell jokes and relax and have fun.
Fun Fact:
Competed in the World Axe Throwing.
Favorite Camp Activity:
High Ropes, Hiking, and Survival
Favorite aspect of working with kids:
Their curiosity and excitement, especially in the outdoors.
Fun Fact:
I enjoy long-distance hiking and backpacking.
Favorite Camp Activity:
Nature Hikes
Favorite Aspect of working with kids:
I enjoy sharing the energy our students bring with them into the outdoors. There's nothing better than watching students become more confident and interested in being outside.
Fun Fact:
I have a pet tree frog named Mr. Green.
Favorite camp activity:
Having a campfire!
Favorite thing about working with kids:
I love being able to help kids make life-long memories of all the fun or silly things they did at camp.
Fun Fact:
My pet cat, Newt, has only one nostril.
Favorite camp activity:
Canoeing and high ropes.
Favorite thing about working with kids:
They are hilarious, and I love making them feel seen and heard.
Fun Fact:
I started a skate park committee in my hometown and worked with the city council to get it built.
Favorite Camp Activity:
All Day Hiking
Favorite Aspect of working with kids:
Seeing the excitement on their faces when they learn a new concept or realize they can do something.
Fun Fact:
I ran the Chicago Marathon.
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