As part of our 50th anniversary celebration, we want to hear from our alumni! Submit your information to be included in our Field Guide to Alumni of Shaver’s Creek below.
Alumni of Shaver’s Creek
Learn more about the Shaver’s Creek alumni who submitted their profiles to the field guide.
Profiles are sorted by date added (most recent at top).
Jonas, Julie (Merlin)
Jonas, Julie (Merlin) 2/19/2026 - 1984–1987: Outdoor School, Program Director, Penn State Instructor
Hess, Andy (Newt)
Hess, Andy (Newt) 2/19/2026 - 2020–2025: Intern, Outdoor School, Volunteer, AURORA Leader & Participant, Maple Harvest Fest Student
Bryn, Samantha (Salamander)
Bryn, Samantha (Salamander) 2/18/2026 - 2021–2026: Outdoor School, Block/SEED Semester, Summer Camp, Volunteer
Arnold, Jamie (Mud)
Arnold, Jamie (Mud) 2/18/2026 - 2019–2026: Intern, Outdoor School, Block/SEED Semester, Summer Camp
Sweatlock, Meredith (Minnow)
Sweatlock, Meredith (Minnow) 2/18/2026 - 2023–2026: Intern, Outdoor School, Block/SEED Semester, Conservation Interpreter
Tighe, Devon (Red Fox)
Tighe, Devon (Red Fox) 2/17/2026 - 2012–2018: Leader in Training, Summer Camp, Volunteer
Anderson, Jen (Prism)
Anderson, Jen (Prism) 2/17/2026 - 1997–2026: Outdoor School, Summer Camp, Program Assistant for Summer Camp and ODS, Program Assistant for the animals, Program Director with the animals, Instructor for BISC3, Associate Director
Kooken, Adan (Sparrow)
Kooken, Adan (Sparrow) 2/16/2026 - 2022–2026: Intern, Outdoor School, Summer Camp
Barnett, Joelian (Moss)
Barnett, Joelian (Moss) 2/16/2026 - 2020–2023: Outdoor School, Staff/Other: BiSci3 Learning Assistant, Outdoor School Volunteer
Alexander, Kristin (Cedar)
Alexander, Kristin (Cedar) 2/15/2026 - 1990–1994: Outdoor School, Block/SEED Semester
Taylor, Kerry (Ladybug)
Taylor, Kerry (Ladybug) 2/14/2026 - 2001–2018: Leader in Training, Outdoor School, Block/SEED Semester, Summer Camp
Brackbill, Isaac (Bug)
Brackbill, Isaac (Bug) 2/14/2026 - 2001–2024: Leader in Training, Outdoor School, Block/SEED Semester, Summer Camp, Volunteer, Grounds and Facilities Work Study Student, Kid of the Creek Community
Gregory, Allison (Ratpaw)
Gregory, Allison (Ratpaw) 2/12/2026 - 2025–2026: Wildlife Program Assistant
Heckman, Katie (Katydid)
Heckman, Katie (Katydid) 2/8/2026 - 2009–2015: Intern, Leader in Training, Outdoor School, Summer Camp
Butler, Tommy (Equinox)
Butler, Tommy (Equinox) 2/3/2026 - 2016–2023: Intern, Leader in Training, Outdoor School, Summer Camp, Volunteer, Naturalist, Social Media Assistant, Summer Camp Program Assistant, ODS Program Assistant
Tallon, Aubrey (Birch)
Tallon, Aubrey (Birch) 2/3/2026 - 2014–2026: Intern, Outdoor School, Block/SEED Semester, Volunteer
Lui (Murphy), Monica (Bog)
Lui (Murphy), Monica (Bog) 2/1/2026 - 1996–1998: Intern, Outdoor School, Volunteer
Chantharath, Krisna (Cedar)
Chantharath, Krisna (Cedar) 1/29/2026 - 2023–2025: Intern, Outdoor School, Summer Camp, Volunteer
Wagner, Denise (Ibis)
Wagner, Denise (Ibis) 1/29/2026 - 1985–2026: Volunteer, Teacher, Painter, Wildflower Leader, Photographer
Walker, Julia (Ursa)
Walker, Julia (Ursa) 1/28/2026 - 2015–2017: Outdoor School, Block/SEED Semester, Volunteer
Zellner, Wibke (Screech Owl)
Zellner, Wibke (Screech Owl) 1/28/2026 - 1995–1998: Intern, Summer Camp, Volunteer
Ortiz, Chris (Mongoose)
Ortiz, Chris (Mongoose) 1/28/2026 - 1994–2026: Outdoor School, Block/SEED Semester, Volunteer, RPM Student in Block Semester, Work Study as Assistant Caretaker, Outdoor School Counselor and Learning Group Leader, Team Development Program Director, Associate Director of Leadership Development, Interim Executive Director
Corr, Anne (Whole Wheat)
Corr, Anne (Whole Wheat) 1/27/2026 - 1976–1979: Cook for the Outdoor School
Sonney, Kyler (Raven)
Sonney, Kyler (Raven) 1/25/2026 - 2016–2018: Outdoor School, Block/SEED Semester, Volunteer
Clauss, Claire (Blue Jay)
Clauss, Claire (Blue Jay) 1/25/2026 - 2023–2025: Intern, Outdoor School, Block/SEED Semester, Volunteer
Taylor, Jillian (Smilax)
Taylor, Jillian (Smilax) 1/24/2026 - 2009–2010: Intern, Outdoor School, Summer Camp
Marsden, Matt (Cardinal)
Marsden, Matt (Cardinal) 1/23/2026 - 2005–2026: Intern, Outdoor School, Block/SEED Semester, Summer Camp, Block/SEED Semester, Kids Corner Director, Outdoor School and Summer Camp Assistant Director
Fahringer, Wes
Fahringer, Wes 1/22/2026 - 1986–1990: Intern, Outdoor School, Block/SEED Semester, Volunteer, Troubadour, Storyteller, Trail Mower, Learner, Instructer, Tree Hugger, Nature Lover
McLaughlin, Sean (Fiddlehead)
McLaughlin, Sean (Fiddlehead) 1/22/2026 - 2006–2026: Leader in Training, Summer Camp, Volunteer
Bennett, Fiona (Chickadee)
Bennett, Fiona (Chickadee) 1/22/2026 - 2021–2022: Outdoor School, Summer Camp
Plutzer, Clara (Swallowtail)
Plutzer, Clara (Swallowtail) 1/22/2026 - 2014–2020: Leader in Training, Summer Camp
Waldkoenig, Kirstin (Fisher)
Waldkoenig, Kirstin (Fisher) 1/21/2026 - 2016: Intern, spring 2016; RockNRiver Leader, summer 2016; Team Development Facilitator and Adventure Program Coordinator, fall 2016
Bruce, Sarah (Sparrow)
Bruce, Sarah (Sparrow) 1/21/2026 - 2013–2017: Outdoor School, Block/SEED Semester
Langelaan, Hannah (Duck)
Langelaan, Hannah (Duck) 1/21/2026 - 2017–2022: Leader in Training, Summer Camp, Naturalist
Spencer, John (Hemlock)
Spencer, John (Hemlock) 1/21/2026 - 1995–1997: Graduate Assistant, Outdoor School, Block/SEED Semester, Summer Camp
Hinton, Brad (Siskin)
Hinton, Brad (Siskin) 1/21/2026 - 1999–2001: Outdoor School, Block/SEED Semester, Volunteer
Witter, Barry (Hornet)
Witter, Barry (Hornet) 1/21/2026 - 1997–1998: Block/SEED Semester, Work Study Student
Henry, Emma (Kestrel)
Henry, Emma (Kestrel) 1/21/2026 - 2017–2023: Leader in Training, Summer Camp, Naturalist
Pierre, Sierra (Mountain)
Pierre, Sierra (Mountain) 1/21/2026 - 2021: Intern, Conservation Interpreter
McLaughlin, Mark (Goshawk)
McLaughlin, Mark (Goshawk) 1/21/2026 - 1993–2025: Program Director 1993–2004, Director 2004–2025
McLaughlin, Laurie (Loon)
McLaughlin, Laurie (Loon) 1/19/2026 - 1984–2026: Outdoor School, Volunteer, Block/SEED Semester, Program Director, Instructor
Bond, Jack (Shagbark)
Bond, Jack (Shagbark) 1/16/2026 - 2022–2024: Intern, Outdoor School, Block/SEED Semester, Volunteer
Erdman, Jason
Erdman, Jason 1/14/2026 - 2007–2014: Adjunct Instructor, ORION Staff, Summer Camp Support
Welshimer, Amy (Forest)
Welshimer, Amy (Forest) 1/14/2026 - 2022–2024: Outdoor School, Block/SEED Semester
Slaveter, Elana (Lavender)
Slaveter, Elana (Lavender) 1/13/2026 - 2021–2024: Intern, Outdoor School, Block/SEED Semester, Summer Camp, Wildlife Staff
Weiss, Robinne (Weevil)
Weiss, Robinne (Weevil) 1/13/2026 - 1996–2001: Program Director / Naturalist
Locke, Brendan (Eclipse)
Locke, Brendan (Eclipse) 1/13/2026 - 2010–2026: Leader in Training, Outdoor School, Summer Camp, Volunteer, BISC3 Learning Coordinator
Walder, Bianca (Honey Bee)
Walder, Bianca (Honey Bee) 1/13/2026 - 2022–2024: Outdoor School, SEED Semester, Volunteer
Will, Ellen (Xylem)
Will, Ellen (Xylem) 1/6/2026 - 1999–2026: Intern, Outdoor School, Summer Camp, Outdoor School Program Director, Associate Director for Environmental Education
Potter, Sarah (Firefly)
Potter, Sarah (Firefly) 1/6/2026 - 2000–2002: Outdoor School, SEED Semester, Volunteer
Feldman, Jeff (Eagle)
Feldman, Jeff (Eagle) 1/6/2026 - 1985–1993: Intern, Outdoor School, SEED Semester, Staff Student-Intern-Program Director
Gorgas, Graham (Red Panda)
Gorgas, Graham (Red Panda) 1/5/2026 - 2017–2026: Intern, Outdoor School, Volunteer
Teti, Caitlin (Tiger Lily)
Teti, Caitlin (Tiger Lily) 1/5/2026 - 2016–2019: Intern, Outdoor School, Summer Camp, Outdoor School Education Program Assistant





























