These are members of the Outdoor Education team that will host and facilitate immersive outdoor field trips. They help kids experience the outdoors through education while matching state standards and providing a unique field trip. Scroll to learn more about the team.
Learn a little bit about each member of the Spring OE team. Click or tap the plus for more info.
Lauren Buchanan
Where are you from?
I grew up in the West Lafayette area, migrated briefly to Memphis, Tennessee, and now have returned back to my familiar homelands once more!
What is your favorite spot at Camp Tecumseh?
My favorite spot at camp is the back porch of River Lodge. I love looking for turtles, watching the birds, and generally enjoying the view.
Why did you choose to work in Outdoor Education?
Outdoor Education mixes two of my favorite things: teaching and the outdoors! I love getting to provide our school communities the opportunity to create unique experiences with each other outside of the classroom.
Where are you from?
I grew up in the West Lafayette area, migrated briefly to Memphis, Tennessee, and now have returned back to my familiar homelands once more!
What is your favorite spot at Camp Tecumseh?
My favorite spot at camp is the back porch of River Lodge. I love looking for turtles, watching the birds, and generally enjoying the view.
Why did you choose to work in Outdoor Education?
Outdoor Education mixes two of my favorite things: teaching and the outdoors! I love getting to provide our school communities the opportunity to create unique experiences with each other outside of the classroom.
Keith Kalish
Where are you from?
I grew up in Belleville, Illinois, the southern part of the state, close to the mighty Mississippi River.
What is your favorite spot at Camp Tecumseh?
2 spots: one is the ghost creek area or the lower oak forests, especially during spring, with the hillsides of wildflowers. The second is the pine forest, either early morning or sunset, the glow of the sunlight shining through the trees.
Why did you choose to work in Outdoor Education?
Opportunity to work with people in nature and getting students and guests exploring nature. Also, continuing to learn so much about nature.
Where are you from?
I grew up in Belleville, Illinois, the southern part of the state, close to the mighty Mississippi River.
What is your favorite spot at Camp Tecumseh?
2 spots: one is the ghost creek area or the lower oak forests, especially during spring, with the hillsides of wildflowers. The second is the pine forest, either early morning or sunset, the glow of the sunlight shining through the trees.
Why did you choose to work in Outdoor Education?
Opportunity to work with people in nature and getting students and guests exploring nature. Also, continuing to learn so much about nature.
Sydney Maney
Where are you from?
I am originally from Crawfordsville, IN but I now live here at camp with my family!
What is your favorite spot at Camp Tecumseh?
The mini farm! I love saying hello to all the animal friends.
Why did you choose to work in Outdoor Education?
Outdoor Education is the perfect combo of some of my favorite things – education & camp! I love getting to watch kids interact with each other and the outdoors.
Where are you from?
I am originally from Crawfordsville, IN but I now live here at camp with my family!
What is your favorite spot at Camp Tecumseh?
The mini farm! I love saying hello to all the animal friends.
Why did you choose to work in Outdoor Education?
Outdoor Education is the perfect combo of some of my favorite things – education & camp! I love getting to watch kids interact with each other and the outdoors.
Kaleb Buchanan
Where are you from?
Springfield, Illinois
What is your favorite spot at Camp Tecumseh?
My favorite spot at Camp Tecumseh is the lake.
Why did you choose to work in Outdoor Education?
I chose to work in Outdoor Education to help kids learn about this magical place we call earth and the cool things that live here, while also helping them build comfortability and appreciation for nature.
Where are you from?
Springfield, Illinois
What is your favorite spot at Camp Tecumseh?
My favorite spot at Camp Tecumseh is the lake.
Why did you choose to work in Outdoor Education?
I chose to work in Outdoor Education to help kids learn about this magical place we call earth and the cool things that live here, while also helping them build comfortability and appreciation for nature.
Rachel Naylor
Where are you from?
Originally from Fishers, IN but have made the move to scenic Brookston, IN and now call Tecumseh home!
What is your favorite spot at Camp Tecumseh?
Anywhere with a clear view of the sunset!
Why did you choose to work in Outdoor Education?
To help facilitate outdoor experiences for those of all ages!
Where are you from?
Originally from Fishers, IN but have made the move to scenic Brookston, IN and now call Tecumseh home!
What is your favorite spot at Camp Tecumseh?
Anywhere with a clear view of the sunset!
Why did you choose to work in Outdoor Education?
To help facilitate outdoor experiences for those of all ages!
Taylor Moore
Where are you from?
I first formed in a small cumulonimbus cloud over the hills of middle Tennessee, but now you can hear me rolling through the troposphere over Camp T!
What is your favorite spot at Camp Tecumseh?
I love hanging out overhead, but just because you hear me doesn’t mean you stop the fun.
Why did you choose to work in Outdoor Education?
My local meteorologist inspired me by encouraging me on TV!
Where are you from?
I first formed in a small cumulonimbus cloud over the hills of middle Tennessee, but now you can hear me rolling through the troposphere over Camp T!
What is your favorite spot at Camp Tecumseh?
I love hanging out overhead, but just because you hear me doesn’t mean you stop the fun.
Why did you choose to work in Outdoor Education?
My local meteorologist inspired me by encouraging me on TV!
Carolyn Oneal
Where are you from?
As a young snake, I hatched in West Lafayette and slithered down the Tippecanoe river to bask at Camp Tecumseh!
What is your favorite spot at Camp Tecumseh?
I love slithering through the trails of the Pine Forest!
Why did you choose to work in Outdoor Education?
I have a passion for showing the next generation the wonders of the outdoors!
Where are you from?
As a young snake, I hatched in West Lafayette and slithered down the Tippecanoe river to bask at Camp Tecumseh!
What is your favorite spot at Camp Tecumseh?
I love slithering through the trails of the Pine Forest!
Why did you choose to work in Outdoor Education?
I have a passion for showing the next generation the wonders of the outdoors!
Jon Hiscox
Where are you from?
Space of course!
What is your favorite spot at Camp Tecumseh?
Tecumseh’s pristine disc golf course.
Why did you choose to work in Outdoor Education?
To give a positive impact and experience to those like me who didn’t strive in a classroom setting. And it’s fun!
Where are you from?
Space of course!
What is your favorite spot at Camp Tecumseh?
Tecumseh’s pristine disc golf course.
Why did you choose to work in Outdoor Education?
To give a positive impact and experience to those like me who didn’t strive in a classroom setting. And it’s fun!
Graham Johnson
Where are you from?
Aurora, Colorado
What is your favorite spot at Camp Tecumseh?
The lake!
Why did you choose to work in Outdoor Education?
The glaciers are all melting so I wanted to find a place where I can be cool.
Where are you from?
Aurora, Colorado
What is your favorite spot at Camp Tecumseh?
The lake!
Why did you choose to work in Outdoor Education?
The glaciers are all melting so I wanted to find a place where I can be cool.
Christine Oppold
Where are you from?
Hopped here from Indianapolis
What is your favorite spot at Camp Tecumseh?
Resting in the bushes by the river.
Why did you choose to work in Outdoor Education?
I wanted to dig my hands in the dirt and reconnect with my youthful curiosity.
Where are you from?
Hopped here from Indianapolis
What is your favorite spot at Camp Tecumseh?
Resting in the bushes by the river.
Why did you choose to work in Outdoor Education?
I wanted to dig my hands in the dirt and reconnect with my youthful curiosity.
Nick Mies
Where are you from?
The poles, both of them!
What is your favorite spot at Camp Tecumseh?
The lovely porch at the Buffalo lodge.
Why did you choose to work in Outdoor Education?
My internal compass led me back to my “North” Star, Camp Tecumseh.
Where are you from?
The poles, both of them!
What is your favorite spot at Camp Tecumseh?
The lovely porch at the Buffalo lodge.
Why did you choose to work in Outdoor Education?
My internal compass led me back to my “North” Star, Camp Tecumseh.
Mo Ahamed
Where are you from?
Rocky Hills, South of Sudan.
What is your favorite spot at Camp Tecumseh?
Anywhere you can do something athletic.
Why did you choose to work in Outdoor Education?
To impact the youth and teach things they don’t get to learn in school.
Where are you from?
Rocky Hills, South of Sudan.
What is your favorite spot at Camp Tecumseh?
Anywhere you can do something athletic.
Why did you choose to work in Outdoor Education?
To impact the youth and teach things they don’t get to learn in school.
