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JOLT
ADVENTURE
SPECIALISTS
2008-2009
Experiential
Education
at its
best...
Sam Thorpe, Director, sthorpe@allsaintstexoma.org
Hi, folks! I’m a local that has always had a passion for the outdoors and young people. My degree is in Biology and our camp gives me the opportunity to pass on the great outdoors to the next generation.
Contact
Mr.
Sam Thorpe
JOLT
Director
Tina
Newman,
Assistant
Director, tnewman@allsaintstexoma.org
Hey y'all! I am
originally
from
Sherman,
Texas and
now reside
in
Whitesboro.
I attend
Southeastern
Oklahoma
State University
where I major in
Zoology
and minor
in
Conservation.
I am also
working
towards my
Raptor
Handling
Certification
through
the Blackland
Prairie
Raptor
Center and
work with
birds of
prey,
including
Red Tailed
Hawks,
American
Kestrels,
Peregrine
Falcons, a
Red
Shouldered
Hawk, a
Screech
Owl, and a
Barn Owl.
I am a
Certified
Facilitator
in
Project Flying
WILD, and
a
Certified
Educator
in Project
Learning
Tree and
Project
WILD. I am the camp's "Bird Nerd" and love nature/wildlife photography and ANYTHING that gets me outside, which is why I love JOLT!
Kim Render,
Low
Ropes
Specialist
 I was
raised in
Naperville
IL which
in the
Chicago
land area.
I then
went to
Western
Illinois
University
were I
graduated
with a
degree in
Zoology
and a
minor in
Anthropology.
I have
always had
a thrust
for
knowledge
in the
biology
field and
would like
to further
my
education
some time
down the
road.
Toni
Walton,
High
Ropes
Specialist
I am
originally
from
Whitewright,
Texas.
During
high
school I
started
working
at a
YMCA
summer
camp
 where I
developed
a love
for
children
and the
outdoors.
Because
of my
passion
for
camp, I
decided
to major
in
Recreation
&
Leisure
Studies
at UNT.
I love
teaching
children,
especially
about
nature
and
science and I am a certified Educator in Project WILD.
I love
to fish,
hike,
star
gaze and
study
snakes.
Kelly Poe,
Waterfront
Specialist
I am a
local to
Pottsboro
and have
always
loved
being
outdoors
and
learning
about
nature. I
graduated from
Christendom
College in
2005 with
a Bachelor
of Arts
degree in
English.
I was also
a
Certified
Water
Safety
Instructor
through
the Red
Cross and
taught
swimming
during the
summer for
5 years.
I loved
teaching
and
working
with kids,
especially
about
something
that I
really
loved and
was
interested
in, which
is what
brings me
to JOLT.
Joshua “Munch” Muchnikoff
 I’m from Richardson, Texas and currently attend Austin College. I am a Political Science and History major with a minor in Leadership. I play lacrosse, am a Certified Lifeguard, and love working outdoors with kids, and on the water.
Sandi Creswell
I live here in Pottsboro, Texas and love the outdoors and working with children. I have 3 kids of my own ages 21, 16, & 6. I’ve been a stay at home mom and now my son’s beginning kindergarten. I’m ready to begin my new adventure with JOLT. I also love fishing, camping, hiking, horseback riding, and all sports. I look forward to seeing you at camp!!
Travis Southerland, Astronomy Specialist
I went to college for Web/Graphic design, and then started working at KXII-TV in Sherman. I later designed vehicle graphics. I love photography, kayaking, and astronomy.
Melissa Sauder
I graduated from Western Illinois University with a Bachelors in Zoology and a minor in Geology and Art. Since then, I have worked with the Student Conservation Society at Mammoth Cove Kentucky, and then with Texas A&M University as a Field Biologist. I love anything to do with the outdoors, including camping, hiking, canoeing, and much much more!
April Lyon
Hi! I am one of the new faces of JOLT! I can honestly say I’ve been around the world and find myself right back in Sherman, TX. God works in mysterious ways! I’ve spent the last seven years working with children and all the joys that come with them! The YMCA allowed me to spend time both with the children, but to gain knowledge of how to run a well-structured campsite. Safety is something that I am passionate about. Lifeguarding, and teaching CPR has allowed me to utilize my passion of keeping people safe! I have a 7-year-old angel who keeps me grounded and pushes me forward. I’m excited to be back in the area, and ready to join team!
 Interested
in joining
the team?
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