Meet the Southwoods Full Time Team |
Andrea and Scott Ralls have dedicated their professional lives to empowering children.
Between them they have more than 45 years teaching and camp experience.
They have owned and directed Southwoods since its beginning, developing it into
the premier 4-week children's camp in the country.
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Adam Shepherd - Associate Director
Adam grew up in Wheelersburg, Ohio and attended Miami University of Ohio where he attained a degree in Educational Psychology. While an undergrad at Miami University, Adam began his career with Southwoods in 1998 as a Group Leader. Since then, Adam has returned to Southwoods as a Group Leader and later the Boy's Head Counselor. Upon graduating from college, Adam worked with public schools in Austin, Texas and Columbus, Ohio, developing and overseeing work and educational programs for students with specific learning disabilities. In 2001, Adam joined the Southwoods full-time staff where he enjoys talking with new families about Southwoods, recruiting staff, and overseeing Boy's Side as the Head Counselor. |
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Lauren Hohman - Staffing Coordinator
Lauren was born and raised in the "Bluegrass State" of Kentucky and recently graduated from Murray State University with a degree in Recreation. Lauren began working at Southwoods the summer of 2007 as a member of the Trek Staff. In 2008 she worked as the Program Director for Dream Oaks Camp in Florida. In the summer of 2009, Lauren re-joined Southwoods as a member of the program team and stayed on full time to recruit and hire staff. In addition to recruiting staff, Lauren also works on summer program planning. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys playing tennis, watching The Office, traveling and as any true Kentucky girl should, supporting Kentucky Wildcat football and basketball. |
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Dave Parent - Accountant
Dave was born in Wyoming and raised in Florida. He graduated from the University of West Florida with an Economics & Finance degree. A desire for a change of scenery and a summer job as a bookkeeper at Southwoods soon became a vocation for Dave. He joined the Southwoods team full time in the fall of 2002. During the winter, Dave fills the role of controller including accounting, operations and coordination of off-season special events. In the summer, he also manages our office staff and the booking and coordination of all off camp trips. Dave is an avid golfer, guitar player and Jimmy Buffett fan. |
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