Nature's Friend staff is comprised of carefully selected students and graduates from the leading area colleges, universities, and local schools. They are trained in team building and safety procedures. Staff is selected with the campers in mind in order to provide campers with a positive, safe learning experience. We have a nurse on call for any emergency. There is a local hospitality facility within 8 miles. There is a strong feeling of family at Nature's Friend which includes the campers. Our senior staff has been with Nature's Friend since its founding and includes experienced teachers and administrators.

Board of Directors Biographies

John E. Martin Jr., President and CEO:

Consultant Montgomery County Education Association, Maryland; member Board of Directors of Foundation Schools Inc.; National Education Association, Manager for Organizing (retired); former AFSCME Director of Education; NFL Baltimore Colts, social worker; military.

Ann Gordon, Vice President:

Business woman, Lunenburg County, V A; Owner adult care facilities in Blackstone and Kenbridge, VA; Sponsor/coach girls softball team, Richmond; President Lunenburg County Optimist Club.

Yolanda Brown, Treasurer:

President and Events Coordinator for 'In the Event;' Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Health Care Representative; previous Sales Manager, Krafts General Foods.

Mary Jo Christian, Recording Secretary:

Education Consultant: Prince George's County Public Schools-Faculty Support Team/Mentor Teacher for Professional Development Division; former Equity Assurance Office Program Coordinator, high school assistant principal, English Teacher 5-12; Who's Who in America, 1998,2000.

Donya Twyman, Corresponding Secretary:

Executive Director "Cast & Company" film casting; Editor, Prince George's Seniors' Club Newsletter; Real Estate Agent.

Hezekiah Braxton, Chaplin:

Recreation Specialist and Nature Guide Baltimore County, MD (retired); former NFL Baltimore Colts.

Williard Douglas Jr., Member:

Judge (retired) Richmond Juvenile Justice System; Board Member Richmond Housing Authority.

Frank Hunter, Member:

Owner Hunter's Insurance Agency, Richmond, V A; Officer Virginia Union University Booster's Club.

Richard LeFrancois, Member:

National Education Association, Organizational Specialist, (retired); Board of Commissioners, Fairfax County V A Soccer League for Youth.

 

Nature's Friend Camp Staff Biographies

John Martin Jr., Chief Executive Officer:

See Board of Directors.

Gladys Stills, Staff Supervisor

Teacher, Lunenburg County Public Schools; President (past) Lunenburg County Public School Teachers Association.

Mary Jo Christian, Curriculum Development

See Board of Directors.

Irby Pryor, Grounds Supervisor:

Resident Lunenburg County