GET TO KNOW OUR SUPERCAMP TEAM

Lead FacilitatorKaren has earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts, K-12 Teacher Certification in Art Education, Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Curriculum Development & Central Office Administration, and Post-Graduate Certification in Brain-Based Education.Karen currently teaches elementary art for over 750 students a week. She also serves as the district-wide K-12 Art Department Head for nearly 30,000 students. Karen leads the Academically Talented and Gifted Program, the Math Olympiad Team, and the Social Studies Olympiad Team at her school.Karen and her husband, Art, have three children at the high school and university level. She is a practicing artist who has had her artwork exhibited in local and statewide juried shows. Karen enjoys coaching endurance and power skating for hockey and figure skaters, live concerts in the front row, and university book stores.Karen has worked with Quantum Learning Network every summer since 2003 and has facilitated programs across the United States and in Indonesia, Hong Kong, Italy, and Australia.

FacilitatorElizabeth DeRance Bourné is a dedicated Special Education teacher at Thornridge High School of Thornton Township District 205, IL. Ever a lover of learning and teaching, Elizabeth spent many years implicitly and explicitly preparing for a lifelong career in childcare, adolescent development and education. Elizabeth’s dream and career of lifelong learning, teaching and mentoring, has fueled her commitment to the academic, emotional, physical, social and moral welfare of youth. Elizabeth possesses a Bachelor’s in Political Science, background in Communications and a Master of Special Education Degree. In her suburban Chicago home, she enjoys relaxing recreation with her mother and seven younger siblings. Adding to her love of being active, riding motorcycles, traveling the world, dreaming of one day becoming a pilot and performing with The Bourné Family Singers at Madison Square Garden, and you have just met Elizabeth Bourné.

Curriculum Developer
Lead FacilitatorDr. Cheyenne Foster has been with QLN/SuperCamp for 11 years as a Lead Facilitator, Site Administrator, and Curriculum Developer. She earned her B.A. in Early Childhood Education, and holds a M.Ed. in Diversified Educational Practices and M.Ed. in Curriculum Development and Instruction. Her love for lifelong learning put her on the path to earn her doctorate as a Naturopathic Practitioner, and she is currently finishing a Master Degree in Professional Counseling. Cheyenne is a full-time employee at Quantum Learning Network designing curriculum, training staff, and facilitating programs. When she is not working with QLN, she consults as a life skills specialist and trauma interventionist. Her passion is supporting teens and their families with improving their family dynamic, and supporting teachers with curriculum design and classroom management. In her free time Cheyenne loves to spend time outside with her family, work with essential oils, and run half marathons at Disneyland.

FacilitatorStephanie received her BS in Human Biology and Psychology from University of California, Merced and her MS in Recreation and Sport Science from Ohio University. Originally from Sacramento, CA, she currently works for Washington State University Recreation, in Pullman, WA, as the Chinook Facility Operations Coordinator. Stephanie began working with SuperCamp in 2011 as a Team Leader, Wellness Person, and currently as a Facilitator. She has worked at various sites in the United States such as, Berkeley, Stanford University, Brown University, University of Texas-Dallas, Wake Forest University, and Loyola Marymount University. In addition to SuperCamp, she has also worked a QL program, My Power, in 2015. In her spare time, she enjoys working out and playing basketball, being outdoors, going on adventures, traveling, watching Duke Basketball, and playing with her dog Sparta.

HR Specialist
FacilitatorMegan joined Quantum Learning Network in 2014 as a full-time employee. As an HR Specialist, she supports with recruiting, hiring, placing, and training staff for SuperCamp and Quantum Learning Education programs. As a facilitator, she has been to stateside and international programs. Megan received her MA in Higher Education Leadership from the University of San Diego and her BA in Communication Studies from James Madison University. Since 2008, she has assisted in the personal development of students and adults by facilitating programs for teenagers, college students, and women’s groups, as well as leading stateside and international alternative break programs. She has a strong desire to support the personal growth of youth and believes the youth have the power to inspire positive change in the world by first transforming themselves. In her spare time Megan likes to attend farmers markets, watch sunsets on the beach, and spend time outdoors.

Lead FacilitatorChristine LaPorte graduated Cum Laude from Millikin University in Decatur, IL in with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics Secondary Education. With over a decade of teaching experience, she is currently a math teacher at Cathedral Catholic High School in San Diego, CA. Her credentials also include an English Learner (EL) Authorization and a Cross-Cultural, Language, and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate. She is also pursuing her Master’s Degree in Catholic Educational Leadership at the University of San Francisco. Christine has been with Quantum Learning/SuperCamp since 2012, serving in the roles of Team Leader, Facilitator, Lead Facilitator, and Staff Trainer. No stranger to International travel, Christine has been to over 13 countries on 3 continents. In her spare time, Christine’s favorite thing to do is to grow in her faith. Originally from the South Suburbs of Chicago, IL and currently residing in beautiful Oceanside, CA, Christine is happy to be a part of the SuperCamp family.

Lead FacilitatorAshley is an experienced educator who has almost 10 years of experience teaching all grades and levels in secondary education. She currently holds the title of Dean of Students and Student Advisor Director for an International High School program for Foreign Exchange Students in the Chicago area. After getting her BA in English and Journalism from Western Illinois University, she also went on to receive her M.S. Ed in Educational Leadership and Administration from Eastern Illinois University. Ashley began as Facilitator for Quantum Learning for Student programs and now facilitates for SuperCamp as well. Ashley has coached and led teachers in professional developments specializing in classroom management, differentiated instruction, and diversity. In her free time, Ashley enjoys singing, dance workouts, and spending time with her family.