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B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from LaSalle University. Starting her M.A. in Speech Language Pathology at Frances Marion University in the fall. She spent last summer teaching in Kenya, but chose to spend this summer with Hideaway!

B.S. in Rehabilitation and Human Services with Psychology minor from Penn State University. Certifications in CPR/First Aid, and QBS. She just finished the year as a personal care aide for a student in the Owen J. Roberts School District.

B.S. in Psychology from Temple University. After working two years in Special Education, he moved to Spain to teach English as a second language. He is here climbing with us this summer and will head back to Spain in the…

B.A. in Dance and B.S. in Studio Art from James Madison University. Future plans include a MFA in Art and degree in Botany or Horticulture. She is a professional dancer with Vanessa Long Dance Company, 3 Pony Show, and Glorify…

B.S. in Elementary and Special Education from East Stroudsburg University. Completing a Masters of Education with a Reading Specialist Certificate from Cabrini University. Certified to teach the Wilson Reading Program. Currently a 3rd grade teacher at Caskey Torah Academy. She…

B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in History from West Chester University. Currently enrolled in a Masters of Education program at Cabrini College. He teaches 10th grade Government and Law at Upper Darby High School and coaches the Varsity Football…

Completing his B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Kutztown University. He coaches JV Boys’ Basketball at Berks Christian School, while assisting with the Varsity. This is his first year!

Completing a B.S. in Early Childhood Education and is the Women’s Soccer manager at Penn State in State College, PA. She is a former camper!

B.S. in Community Development from Temple University. He is a substitute teacher at the Pennsbury and Neshaminy School Districts. MARY JO D’ORTONE, DIRECTOR B.A. in English and a B.A. in Communications from Villanova University. Worked as a commentator for Young…

B.A. in Fine Arts from Rosemont College and is substitute teaching K-12th grades in the Mastery Charter School. She is Nature Ben’s sister and this is her first year! .

Completing her B.S. in Biological Sciences from the University of Delaware. Certifications in CPR, First Aid, Oxygen, AED, and Lifeguarding.

Completing his B.S. in Secondary Social Studies Education from Penn State University. He has certifications in Lifeguarding, First Aide, and CPR. This is his first year!

Completing his B.S. in Secondary Education and B.S. in History and Political Science from the University of Rhode Island. This is his first year!

Completing his degree in Criminal Justice from Widener University, where he also plays football. Future plans include joining the State Police.

B.S. in Elementary Education from Millersville University and a Masters in Special Education from Neuman University. Certifications in Pre-K-4th grade, Special Education and Autism Endorsement. She will be teaching 1st grade in the fall at Hilltop Elementary in the Chichester…

Completing his degree at Moravian College in Health Science and Physical Therapy. This is his first year!

B.S. in Biology from Penn State University and Masters in Mathematics from St. Joseph’s University. Currently in a post-graduate program at the University of North Dakota. She teaches Biology and Chemistry at the Upper Darby High School where she also…

B.S. in Biology from Penn State University and Masters in Mathematics from St. Joseph’s University. Currently in a post-graduate program at the University of North Dakota. She teaches Biology and Chemistry at the Upper Darby High School where she also…

She is a senior The Center for Performing and Fine Arts and future plans include Oklahoma City University. She is a dancer at the Dance Depot and wants to major in Dance. She is a former camper!

B.A. in English and a B.A. in Communications from Villanova University. Worked as a commentator for Young Universe and Kidsworld, televised programs shown nationally and internationally. Performed with the Philadelphia Opera Company and the New York Metropolitan Opera Company and…

B.A. in Education from Eastern University, with certifications in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and Special Education. She is an Instructional Aide in Learning Support in Schuylkill Elementary, 4th and 5th grades.

B.A. from LaSalle University. M.A. in Instructional Learning Technology. Certifications Include middle levels 4-8 and Pre-K-4th grades. She currently teaches 5th grade at Oak Park Elementary School in the North Penn School District.

Completing her B.S. in Biology at Stevenson University. Certifications in Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR, AED certified by Red Cross. This is her first year!