GET TO KNOW OUR SUPERCAMP TEAM
Each and every staff member at SuperCamp, from those at our headquarters in Oceanside, CA to our Facilitators around the world, want the best for your child.
A Note From Our Founder
I founded SuperCamp in 1982 to help students learn how to learn and reshape how they live their lives. Now, with over 80,000 graduates and programs held in over 20 countries – delivered in English, Mandarin, Spanish and Korean – we also work with thousands of schools and educators through Quantum Learning Education. Foundational to all our programs are the 8 Keys of Excellence. We love to hear from all those who attended SuperCamp, including the growing number of graduates who now have children of their own who have gone to SuperCamp.
Our Training
4:1 Ratio
Our student to staff ratio enables us to give your child the attention they deserve and require for success.
Extensive Training
Our facilitators participate in more than 100 hours of extensive training in the proprietary Quantum Learning system.
Hundreds of Applications/Year
We are able to hand pick the best candidates to ensure your child is constantly surrounded by positive, encouraging role models.
Rigorous Selection Process
Only the most qualified, committed, and caring candidates are chosen to be part of the SuperCamp team.
Our Headquarters Team
These folks work hard to make sure everything behind the scenes run smoothly. From staffing to curriculum, all of our staff works with the same goal in mind: to create the best possible experience for your child. And it shows!
Alicyn Kitamura
Alicyn Kitamura
Logistics Administrator
Cheyenne Foster
Cheyenne Foster
Program Developer and Trainer
Sarah Kelley
Sarah Kelley
Customer Support
Claude Mitchell
Claude Mitchell
HR Specialist
Charles Smith
Charles Smith
Programs Manager and Trainer
Katie Terrill
Katie Terrill
Operations Specialist
Alicyn Kitamura
Alicyn earned her Bachelors from Cal State University, Northridge graduate in Family and Consumer Sciences, as well as a Masters in the Art of Teaching from USC. She has been with SuperCamp since 2008 where she was a camper! She has worked with SuperCamp as a Team Leader and Logistics Coordinator. Alicyn started working full-time with SuperCamp in January of 2019. In her spare time, Alicyn enjoys being outdoors, playing with her adorable dog Pancake, and eating.
Cheyenne Foster
Trainer
Dr. Cheyenne Foster has been with QLN/SuperCamp for 13 years as a Program Developer, Trainer, Lead Facilitator, and Site Administrator. She earned her B.A. in Early Childhood Education, and holds a M.Ed. in Diversified Educational Practices, an M.Ed. in Curriculum Development and Instruction, and an M.S. in Counseling. Her love for lifelong learning put her on the path to earn her doctorate as a Naturopathic Practitioner, and she is currently working on her Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Cheyenne is a full-time employee at Quantum Learning Network designing programs, training staff, training and certifying Quantum Learning teachers, and facilitating students 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.
Claude Mitchell
Claude Mitchell is a graduate of Fayetteville State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Upon graduating, he went on to teach high school science in his hometown of Winston-Salem, NC, home of the Krispy Kreme Doughnut. Claude began his QLN experience in 2013, serving as a Team Leader becoming a Facilitator in 2015, and transitioned into the SuperCamp home office in March 2019. He has worked numerous SuperCamp programs in the U.S. such as: Brown, Stanford, and Wake Forest University. In his spare time, Claude enjoys inhaling Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, riding his motorcycle, traveling, and dunking on strangers at the local gyms.
Alex Lee
Alex joined the QLN team in 2016. He is the direct point of contact for Team Leaders, and plays an integral part in staffing. Alex has received his International Baccalaureate diploma, an A.S. in Mathematics and Sciences, and is currently pursuing a B.S. in Biological Sciences. He enjoys camping, surfing, and woodworking. Alex joined the QLN team in 2016. He is the direct point of contact for Team Leaders, and plays an integral part in staffing. Alex has received his International Baccalaureate diploma, an A.S. in Mathematics and Sciences, and is currently pursuing a B.S. in Biological Sciences. He enjoys camping, surfing, and woodworking.
Charles Smith
Trainer
Charles received his BA in Liberal Arts and Science/Mathematics, an M.S. in Brain-based Teaching and Learning, and he is currently completing his Ed.D. specializing in Transformational Leadership. His passion for impacting youth led him to the classroom where he spent 9 years teaching mathematics and facilitating teacher trainings in South Holland, Illinois. When he is not facilitating programs in the U.S., Canada, Thailand, Bali, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Bermuda, Netherlands, South Korea, or Singapore he enjoys soccer, learning about brain science and giving back to his community. He is currently the Programs Manager – Trainer for Quantum Learning Network in the United States.
Katie Terrill
Katie joined Quantum Learning Network in 2005 as a Team Leader for SuperCamp. She became a full-time employee in 2007 and has served in a variety of roles and capacities. She currently supports the background functions of the SuperCamp Programs Department as an Operations Specialist, where she joyfully plays in Excel, builds systems, and coordinates travel and Paperfun. Katie has a bachelors in Business Administration, with a focus on Business Management, and firmly believes in playing as hard as she works. When she’s not delivering puns during meetings, she can be found adventuring with her husband, wrestling her two active boys, and avoiding laundry.
Sarah Kelley
Sarah joined the QLN team in 2018 as a Team Leader and Facilitator for the SuperCamp and QLS programs in Hong Kong. Later that same year, she became a full-time employee as Customer Support. As Customer Support and a Facilitator, Sarah loves having the opportunity to work with families and students. Concerning education, she earned her bachelor’s degree in English Literature with a minor in Race and Ethnic Studies from the University of Redlands. She also pursued her Single Subject Teaching Credential, her subject focus being English, from California State University San Marcos. In her free time, Sarah has been known to spend time with her family and friends, read, and hang out at the beach with her dog.
Our Facilitators
All our facilitators are highly experienced and passionate. A master educator, facilitators combine fun and academics all in one. Facilitators bring their depth of knowledge of the curriculum, systems thinking, and leadership skills to create the culture of camp. Most of our facilitators are credentialed educators with advanced degrees.
Ben Balkwill
Ben Balkwill
Karen Borbolla
Karen Borbolla
Leo Brown-Young Jr.
Leo Brown-Young Jr.
Dave Comolli
Dave Comolli
Meredith Ellis
Meredith Ellis
Cheyenne Foster
Cheyenne Foster
Stephanie Fung
Stephanie Fung
Charles Smith
Charles Smith
Jamie May
Jamie May
Claude Mitchell
Claude Mitchell
Ashley Richardson
Ashley Richardson
Doug Schlesser
Doug Schlesser
Ben Balkwill
Ben has worked with SuperCamp since 2003. He attended the University of Windsor, Ontario, where he earned an Honors degree in Business Administration and a Minor in Mathematics, in addition to his Bachelor’s in Education. He teaches in the Greater Essex County District, is the head coach of an age-group swim team and is race director for the Leamington Triathlon Weekend.
Karen Borbolla
Karen 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.
Leo Brown-Young Jr.
Leo received his BA in Business Administration with an emphasis in Leadership and is currently pursuing his Masters in Business Administration at San Diego State University. While in college, Leo had started a non-profit organization run by college students designed to empower and connect with students in the San Diego area. Currently he is working on building an Entertainment company designed to use narratives to change the social perspective of how people view the world. He has facilitated in Wake Forest, Villanova, and Stanford.
Dave Comolli
Dave Comolli has been a middle and high school social studies teacher for 7 years. Currently, he teaches special education and economics in the suburbs of Washington, DC. Dave holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Science Education from the University of Central Florida, and is currently pursuing a Masters of Education degree in Special Education from George Mason University. Dave began working with SuperCamp in 2012, and has worked as a team leader, senior team leader, and facilitator across the United States, as well as in Hong Kong, Italy and Malaysia.
Meredith Ellis
Meredith received her BA in Psychology from Mercer University and her MEd in School Counseling from the University of West Georgia. During the school year, she leads the school counseling, character education and positive behavioral support programs at Dolvin Elementary in Johns Creek, Georgia. She is also in the certification process to become a licensed professional counselor (LPC), which will additionally qualify her to provide mental health services outside the school setting. This is Meredith’s ninth year working at Quantum Learning Network programs. She originally attended SuperCamp programs as a camper, and SuperCamp continues to be a very special part of her life and career.
Cheyenne Foster
Trainer
Dr. Cheyenne Foster has been with QLN/SuperCamp for 13 years as a Program Developer, Trainer, Lead Facilitator, and Site Administrator. She earned her B.A. in Early Childhood Education, and holds a M.Ed. in Diversified Educational Practices, an M.Ed. in Curriculum Development and Instruction, and an M.S. in Counseling. Her love for lifelong learning put her on the path to earn her doctorate as a Naturopathic Practitioner, and she is currently working on her Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Cheyenne is a full-time employee at Quantum Learning Network designing programs, training staff, training and certifying Quantum Learning teachers, and facilitating students 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.
Stephanie Fung
Stephanie 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.
Claude Mitchell
Claude Mitchell is a graduate of Fayetteville State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Upon graduating, he went on to teach high school science in his hometown of Winston-Salem, NC, home of the Krispy Kreme Doughnut. Claude began his QLN experience in 2013, serving as a Team Leader becoming a Facilitator in 2015, and transitioned into the SuperCamp home office in March 2019. He has worked numerous SuperCamp programs in the U.S. such as: Brown, Stanford, and Wake Forest University. In his spare time, Claude enjoys inhaling Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, riding his motorcycle, traveling, and dunking on strangers at the local gyms.
Megan Kennedy
Facilitator
Megan 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.
Jamie May
Jamie began her teaching career in 1998 after graduating from Illinois State University in Normal, IL with a BS in Education. She later completed her M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction from National Louis University, Wheeling, IL. Jamie was first introduced to the Quantum Learning Network through their professional development workshops for teachers. In 2006 she began her work with SuperCamp. Jamie is currently teaching in Schaumburg, IL. In her free time, Jamie enjoys working out and spending time with her family.
Claude Mitchell
Claude Mitchell is a graduate of Fayetteville State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Upon graduating, he went on to teach high school science in his hometown of Winston-Salem, NC, home of the Krispy Kreme Doughnut. Claude began his QLN experience in 2013, serving as a Team Leader and later becoming a Facilitator in 2015. He has worked numerous SuperCamp programs in the U.S. such as: Brown, Stanford, and Wake Forest University. In his spare time, Claude enjoys inhaling Krispy Kreme Doughnuts on cheat days, riding his motorcycle, traveling, and dunking on strangers at the local gyms. Currently, he is working on a degree in Radiology.
Ashley Richardson
Ashley 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.
Doug Schlesser
Doug received his BA in English Education from Illinois State University, and his MA in Curriculum and Instruction from the American College of Education. Currently, he is pursuing a second MA in Theatre Education from the University of Northern Colorado. He teaches high school English at TF South High School in Lansing, IL. Doug began working at SuperCamp in 2011 and has worked as a facilitator at Wake Forest University, Loyola University Chicago, Kent State and Stanford University in addition to facilitating programs in Singapore. When he is not teaching or coaching and directing drama and speech, Doug enjoys reading fiction and nonfiction, writing, and running long distances.
Charles Smith
Trainer
Charles received his BA in Liberal Arts and Science/Mathematics, an M.S. in Brain-based Teaching and Learning, and he is currently completing his Ed.D. specializing in Transformational Leadership. His passion for impacting youth led him to the classroom where he spent 9 years teaching mathematics and facilitating teacher trainings in South Holland, Illinois. When he is not facilitating programs in the U.S., Canada, Thailand, Bali, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Bermuda, Netherlands, South Korea, or Singapore he enjoys soccer, learning about brain science and giving back to his community. He is currently the Programs Manager – Trainer for Quantum Learning Network in the United States.
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