We are especially proud of our devoted, highly trained staff for their positive influence on the many youth who visit our campus. The relatively small size of our camp enables us to create a close-knit community through staff interaction with campers/students. All Mountain Campus staff must complete a rigorous 2 week training and certification program. Our staff is handpicked from a pool of qualified individuals based on their experience working with youth, outdoor education/adventure skills, personal background, in-depth personal interviews and pertinent certifications.

Morgan & Jon Tebeau – Mountain Campus Co-Directors

Morgan has a diverse professional background as a facilitator and administrator of youth development through experiential education and outdoor adventure. As the director of the Mountain Campus, Morgan specializes in delivering group experiences packed with energy, excitement, and education.

Jon is a Michigan native who has varied experience in the outdoor education field. Jon has completely immersed himself in the Mountain Campus experience for the past two years; finding his niche among the bears and squirrels of the Shenandoah Valley. As the Co-Director of the Mountain Campus, Jon takes pride in delivering a fine-tuned program that challenges and compels others to constantly strive for their personal best.

Sandy: Program Coordinator

This is Sandy’s third year with Mountain Campus. She graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Natural Resource Conservation. Sandy is an accomplished Naturalist; she’s developed and facilitated numerous nature programs for various ages. She is also certified in Project Learning Tree, Project WET, and Project Underground curriculum. In addition to her diverse background in environmental curricula, Sandy also brings an advanced outdoor adventure skill set to the camp. Most recently she completed a SCUBA certification. In short, Sandy specializes in getting youth excited about nature and everything wonderful about it!

Microscope Matt: Senior Instructor

Matt has a passion for the outdoors. He has been a part of the Mountain Campus team for 3 seasons now. His talent is making the outdoors and education mix together like peanut butter and jelly! Take an adventure with Microscope Matt at the pond and discover a whole new world!

Steve: Senior Instructor

Steve graduated from Michigan State University where he was an active member of the Outdoor Club. His passion for rock climbing has directed his outdoor education career path. Steve is a certified Wilderness First Responder who puts safety first while dedicating himself to bringing the best of nature and adventure to every MC visitor!

Rebekah: Instructor

Studying Photojournalism and Environmental issues in Montana and hiking the Appalachian Trail, Rebekah has traversed many landscapes; all paths seem to lead back to Virginia’s Blue Ridge. She is excited to share her passion for exploring and connecting to the natural world with Sheridan Mountain Campus visitors! Rebekah is certified in First Aid/CPR and is a Wilderness First Responder.

 Kristen: Instructor

A graduate from Flordia State University, Kristen has spent significant time working with the FSU Outdoor Pursuits program as an overnight outdoor adventure guide and with various outdoor programs. She has also spent time in Denali, Alaska as an interpretive hiking guide. She is a Wilderness First Responder, an American Red Cross Lifeguard and she's passionate about introducing youth at MC to many adventures in the great outdoors!

 Maddie: Instructor

Maddie graduated from Sewanee: The University of the South with a Bachelors of Arts in Environmental Studies: Natural Resources in May of 2009.  She just recently graduated this June from Goshen College with a Masters of Arts in Environmental Education.  This summer, she will obtain her Wilderness First Responder certification.  Maddie has a passion for outdoor and environmental education.  She loves teaching outside, particularly when she gets a chance to teach about trees and forests.  You will frequently find her studying her tree guides and hiking around during her free time!

 Genevieve: Instructor

With a BS in Elementary Education and Special Education from BYU and a MEd in School Psychology from William and Mary, Genevieve is an educator at heart. She also enjoys backpacking/hiking, rock climbing, biking, camping, swimming, snowshoeing, and snowboarding. Most recently she returned from trekking the base camp of Mt. Everest. If this doesn’t say “outdoor enthusiast” I don’t know what does! These skills and experiences combined make Genevieve a wonderful addition to the MC team.

Declan: Instructor

Originally from Lexington, MA, Declan loves backpacking and working with youth. Backpacking allows him to reconnect with the natural world. He will actually backpack to camp for his first day of work! Passing on this enthusiasm for the outdoors to younger generations has always been a personal goal. Mountain Campus is just the place for him. Declan is a certified Wilderness First Responder.

Kelsey: Outdoor Education/Adventure Intern

A West coast native, Kelsey is attending Hanover College in Indiana. She is studying Anthropology and Environmental Science. She recently completed a month long excursion to the Grand Canyon and Southern Utah where she studied geology while backpacking and enjoying nature. Kelsey will obtain her Wilderness First Responder this summer.

Allisa: Outdoor Education/Adventure Intern

For three semesters Alissa has been a facilitator at New Horizons, the Outdoor Recreation Program at Lynchburg College. She is trained in Wilderness First Aid and Leave No Trace. Alissa will be advancing her safety certification to Wilderness First Responder in June. She also loves caving, horseback riding, and hopes to be SCUBA certified by the fall. Alissa is very excited to be joining the Mountain Campus team!

Megan: Instructor

Megan hails from the cornfields of Northwest Ohio (GO BUCKS). She graduated from Bowling Green State University with a degree in Recreation and Environmental Education. Megan is also a NOLS semester graduate and was a Horse-packer for NOLS last summer in the Wind River Range Mountains of Wyoming. Megan has a great love for the outdoors and is grateful when she can connect others with the environment!

George: Buildings & Grounds

George has been around Mountain Campus for the last 13 years. He knows the ins-and-outs of everything. He can fix anything, knows everyone, and is often seen driving a bus full of kids to their next adventure. He’s all business (unless he’s got a new joke).

Chef Suzy: Super Star/Food Service Manager

Chef Suzy makes the greatest kid friendly food anywhere. Not only is it good - but she offers a wide range of choices to please even the pickiest eaters. When she thinks no one is around - she's known to host her own music concerts!

Piggy: Food Disposal Service

This little pig comes from a fine line of proper Yorkshire Hogs from Peabody’s farm. When not properly managing our food waste – he finds time to sleep, and roll in the mud.

Interested in joining the Mountain Campus team?

Throughout the year we look for quality staff that has both a desire and experience working with youth. You should have:

In return we offer one of the most competitive salaries on the East coast, room & board, options for health benefits for those working a full season, and hopefully your dream job.

To apply - Send a cover letter, resume and 3 references to:

Sheridan School Mountain Campus
Attn: Morgan Tebeau, Director
618 Tatum Trail
Luray, VA 22835
sheridan@mountaincampus.org
(540)743-6603