Meet the 2020 Camp OFLA Staff
Dr. Lori Winne has been a co-director of Camp OFLA since its beginning in 2005. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction and contributed 36 years to foreign language education in Toledo Public Schools as an administrator and teacher. Before her retirement, Lori taught elementary German and Spanish, which she has also taught at camp.
Mrs. Laura Helpman is the Russian teacher this year. She has a teaching degree in Russian and gifted education and currently teaches Russian for Toledo Public Schools. She has taught Russian for Camp OFLA, acted as camp nurse, and has co-directed.
Ms. Lee Bishop has been a Japanese teacher for Camp OFLA since 2005. She has also acted as co-director in the past. She currently teaches Japanese, ESL and international seminar for Columbus City Schools and is completing her Ph.D in teacher education at the Ohio State University. At Camp OFLA 2020 Lee will be the Instructional Lead for the camp.
Mr. Lucas Hoffman has been a French teacher for Camp OFLA since 2005. He has also acted as co-director and web master in recent years. Currently a French and Spanish teacher for the Sylvania Schools, Lucas is the Assistant Program director for Camp OFLA 2020.
Mrs. Andrea Maurice is returning to Camp OFLA for her third year. She has been an elementary Spanish teacher and currently instructs Spanish at Stow Middle School. Andrea lived in Spain for 3 years This year she will volunteer in the kitchen.. |
Mrs. Kara Humphrey is excited to be the Activities Director for Camp OFLA. She teaches German and French at Beavercreek High School. She has been a cook at the camp also, having received her experience as part of the kitchen staff of Concordia Language Village in Minnesota.
Mrs. Whitney Schlagetter is eagerly anticipating her fifth year at Camp OFLA. She teaches junior high and high school French for Sylvania Schools. This year she will volunteer in the kitchen.