Hometown: Madison, MS
Major and classification:
     BS - Coaching and Sports Administration, University of Southern Mississippi (2004)
     MS - Sport Management, Louisiana State University (2006)
Experience:
     Camp Coordinator - Junior Govs Summer Camp (2007-present)
     Assistant Director - Tiger's DEN Summer Camp, Louisiana State University (2005)
     Camp Counselor -  Tiger's DEN Summer Camp, Louisiana State University (2004)
     Literacy Volunteer - Mississippi Reads, Clinton, MS (2001-2002)
     Youth Respite Provider - Mississippi Families as Allies for Children's Mental Health
                                                  Jackson, MS (2001)
     Camp Counselor - YMCA, Clinton, MS (2001)
     Student Leader - Mission First Baseball Clinic, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2000)
Certifications:   Adult CPR/AED and Child CPR, American Red Cross
Goals:  For children to learn to be better citizens, friends, teammates, and people while  learning about their community and the University, and for parents to be proud of the skills their children learn.
What I Like Most About Working with Kids: Being able to teach them new skills and make them laugh.
Something Most People Don't Know About Him: I have sung in Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Favorite Quote: "Life doesn't come with a menu." ~ Coach Mike Justice
 

Hometown: Clarksville, TN
Major and classification:
     BS - Biology with a minor in Health and Human Peformance, APSU (2006)
     MS - Sport and Wellness Leadership, APSU (anticipated 2009)
Experience:
     Graduate Assistant - Intramurals, Special Events, Camp, APSU (2006-08)
     Assistant Coordinator - Junior Govs Summer Camp (2007)
     Day Care Worker - Munchkin's Day Care, Clarksville, TN (Summer 2006)
     Cabin Leader/Counselor - Camp Hickory Hills, overnight camp (1999-2004)
Certifications:   Lifeguard, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, American Red Cross; AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
Goals:  I am determined to learn how to effectively make health and wellness a lifestyle in the lives of those around me. It is paramount in the continuing development of the public not only in our youth and adults but also in the beginning stages of our children. With effective knowledge and planning, the activities that we introduce to the public can create an enthusiasm for life. This will occur as each individual's new health practices yield more satisfying lives.
What I Like Most About Working with Kids: I love their energy and their curious nature! When it comes to getting kids vs. adults interested in something, the kids are first to be inquisitive. They are always asking, "How does that work?" They seem a lot like me or maybe that is I am a lot like them!
Something Most People Don't Know About Him: I was one of the best pitchers at age 11 in Clarksville. I threw hard and had good pitches.
Favorite Quote: "Give a man good nutrition, good exercise, you have given him good health for a day. Teach a man how to eat well, get good exercise, and you have given him good habits for a lifetime." ~ Mr. Radcliffe

Hometown: Military Brat (born in Germany, originally from Brooklyn, NY, spent a large majority of time here in Clarksville)
Major and classification:
     Biology with a concentration in Nursing and a minor in dance, APSU senior
Experience:
     Assistant Teacher - Precious Hearts, Little Wonders Family Daycare and
                                         Miss Vivian's Childcare, Clarksville, TN (2000-present)
     Volunteer - Vanderbilt Children's Hospital (2006-08)
     Counselor - Junior Govs Summer Camp (2007)
     Mentor - Lana's Dance Centre, Clarksville, TN (2004-07)
     Counselor Assistant - Girl Scout camps and NYSP (1999-2004)
Certifications:   Adult CPR/AED and Child CPR, American Red Cross; trained in vocal performance and dance
Goals:  I am looking forward to experiencing a fun and educational summer with the children. I hope we are able to make lasting impressions on them all by stressing the importance of diversity, community and wellness.
What I Like Most About Working with Kids: I enjoy the learning experiences and life lessons that we take from each other. I strive to leave lasting impressions on and make differences in children's lives. Surprisingly, more times than not children impact our lives more than we will ever truly realize. Nothing brings me greater joy than to be in the presence of a child and to know that I played a role in his or her life regardless of how small it may have been.
Something Most People Don't Know About Him: I am the oldest of eight siblings. I am a health guru, but I love milkshakes!!! I have cleaning OCD! I love to play outside more than the kids do! Did I mention that I absolutely love everything that has to do with Spanish culture?!
Favorite Quote: "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs, love does not delight in evil but rejoices in truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." ~ 1st Corinthians 13:4-8

Hometown: Ashland City, TN
Major and classification:
     Elementary Education, APSU senior
Experience:
     Counselor - Junior Govs Summer Camp (2007)
     Counselor - Camp City Year, Seattle, WA (2005)
     Counselor - Winooski Day Camp, Winooski, VT (2004)
Certifications:   Child CPR, American Red Cross
Goals:  To create a family in the camp and have the experience be a positive lasting impression in each child's life.
What I Like Most About Working with Kids: Their honesty and unique personalities.
Something Most People Don't Know About Him: I was a Police Explorer in high school.
Favorite Quote: "You can tell a lot about a fellow's character by the way he eats jelly beans." ~ Ronald Reagan

Hometown: Lewisburg, TN
Major and classification:
     Math Education, APSU senior
Experience: I have worked with several afterschool, summer camp and peer assistance programs both in Marshall and Montgomery Counties. Also, I have worked with Chattanooga's Zoo-ability summer camp for autistic and exceptional children and with the Special Olympics of Marshall County for 8 years.
Certifications:   Child CPR, American Red Cross; training in curriculum development and classroom management
Goals:  My primary goal is to assist our campers in learning about the world around them and to be adaptable to a multitude of situations.
What I Like Most About Working with Kids: The most valuable thing about working with children is knowing that how you affect them is what the world's future will become.
Something Most People Don't Know About Him: I feed Slim Fast to a hamster.
Favorite Quote: "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not in just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.." ~ Marianne Williamson

Hometown: Chattanooga, TN
Major and classification:
     Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing (2008)
Experience:
     Counselor - Junior Govs Summer Camp (2007)
     Counselor - Chattanooga Parks and Recreation; several years
Certifications:   Adult CPR/AED and Child CPR, American Red Cross
Goals:  Live a good and fulfilling life and enjoy doing it.
What I Like Most About Working with Kids: Their innocence. They don't have the worries that come with growing up.
Something Most People Don't Know About Him: I'm actually a quiet person.
Favorite Quote: "At the end of the day, if you can look at yourself in the mirror and be satisfied with what you see, that's all that matters."