Head Staff
Amber W Area Head Staff
Hello Camp TAW!!!! My name is Amber and I am from Clarksville, TN and this is my 6th summer at Camp. I work in an Elementary School as a Behavior Technician and have been doing so for 3 years now. In my spare time I enjoy trail riding on horseback, being in the outdoors and hanging out with my family. My favorite part about TAW is watching the girls (and staff) have the best summer ever all while being unapologetically themselves. You've never laughed or loved as hard as you will at Camp!! A fun fact about me is I survived a bee attack in 2020, I took 67 stings to my neck and back and lived to tell the tale! Can't wait to meet everyone this summer!!!!
Maureen P Head Staff
Hello! I am Maureen from Tryon, NC. This will be my 7th summer at TAW. I am age 75!! I am retired but very busy with hiking, birding, and traveling. My favorite part about TAW is observing and being a part of the friendships made at camp. Fun fact about me is I worked in the office at TAW from 1991 to 1996 with Miss Frances and Captain Billy. Great memories.
Katie G Head Staff
Hi TAW family! My name is Katie and I’m from Greenville, SC. I am so excited to be joining TAW this summer for my 9th year! My favorite part of camp is singing “Good Morning Tonawandah girls” as everyone walks sleepily into breakfast! I cannot wait to be back at camp!
Brennan R Head Staff
Hey TAW family! I am Brennan Roberts and I am from Tega Cay, South Carolina. I went to camp for 7 years as a camper and now this is my second year as being a camp mom. I have two children, Finley (11) and Hudson (8). Camp holds a special place in my heart and now in my daughters’ heart. Camp allows you to be yourself and not worry about the world around you. I can’t wait for a great summer!
Jessica L Head Staff
Hey there! I'm Jessica from the sunny town of Mt. Pleasant, SC! I'm a 5th-grade teacher, a proud mom of two awesome kids, and a total book lover. We share our home with a sweet dog and a sassy cat, and I’m gearing up for my 4th summer at camp! I love everything about TAW—relaxing, having fun, and making the best memories. It’s my happy place, and I can’t wait for all the laughs, games, and good vibes ahead!
Kathryn C Head Staff
Hello Tonawandah family! My name is Kathryn from Chesapeake, VA. I don't know how many summers I have been at TAW. I was a camper here waaaayyyyy back when, so when I was looking for a camp for my daughters, it was a no-brainer! The rest of the year, I am a Gifted and Talented Teacher in Virginia. TAW is my happy place! My favorite part about camp is watching young women do things they never thought they could. My second favorite thing about camp is not having to do the dishes. See y'all third session!
Jennifer W Head Staff
Glad to be back.
Cindy M Head Staff
My birth certificate name is Cynthia, but please call me Cindy! I am from South Carolina. I was a camper at Ton-A-Wandah for 5 years. When I aged out, I returned as a counselor for 2 or 3 summers. I am a proud Clemson Tiger! I am closing in on my third year of retirement but sometimes work as a substitute teacher. I also returned to my former full time job to work Hurricane Helene claims this past year. But, my favorite place to work is Ton-A--Wandah! I have two adult sons, two cats, and a blind dog named Bear.
Jill M Head Staff
I'm Jill, also known as "Mama Jill" from Jacksonville, Florida. This is my 3rd summer joining my daughters at camp (Annastin's final summer as a camper and year 10 and Molly's 5th summer at TAW). North Carolina has always been my happy place - even spending 4 years at Appalachian Statue University c/o of 1998. I then continued my education at the University of Central Florida achieving my masters degree in Communication Disorders. I have been blessed with a career as a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist since August of 2000 and have had my own business since November of 2001 in Jacksonville. My favorite parts about camp have been the blob and ropes course - 2 BIG goals I had set during year one. Experiencing the traditions at TAW have been amazing and weekly chapel is a favorite.
Jane C Head Staff
Hi! My name is Jane and I teach 2nd grade at Heathwood Hall in Columbia, SC. This is my 8th year at camp (I think). I love camp because it is a wonderful place to be! I love getting to work in such a beautiful place with people I love. Taking pictures of campers having fun and trying new things is a joy! A fun fact about me is that I got to run with the Olympic torch during the Salt Lake City relay.
Bonnie N Head Staff
Hi Tonawandah Friends and Family!
My name is Bonnie, and I live in Blacksburg, Virginia. This will be my 15th year at camp! Since I'm now retired, my husband Nick (also a "TAW Black Foot") and I love to play golf, spend time with our grandkids, support our Virginia Tech sports teams, volunteer at our church and travel whenever we can! What I love most about TAW are the owners, leadership staff, cabin counselors, and of course, ...the campers! It's truly magic that when you put them all together on 365 beautiful acres, it's what makes Camp TAW "not just a place, but a place in your heart"! What I'm looking forward to most is EVERYTHING between the sounds of Reveille in the morning and Perry Como singing "The Lord's Prayer" at night (...actually, the sounds of crickets in harmony, bull frogs - not in harmony, and the occasional of rain on our tin roofs at night aren't bad either)! Most importantly, I am looking so forward to seeing old friends again and making new ones!
Cameron V Head Staff
Hi Ton-a-wandah girls! My name is Miss Cameron and I am so excited to be with you as a Head Mom/Head Staff for Session 3. This will be my 14th summer at T-A-W and love getting to be in my favorite place- CAMP. I am originally from North Carolina (Go Tarheels!) but now live in the South American country of Ecuador! The CITs from Session 1 came down to Ecuador and helped run a camp for students there!