Carly Ferguson is originally from Maine, but now calls Gettysburg her home. She is a graduate of West Virginia University. This is Ms. Ferguson's fourth year at Outdoor School. She enjoys traveling, horseback riding, backpacking, hanging out with her yellow Labrador Retriever and just about anything to get outside!

Favorite Quote: "Be the change that you wish to see in the world." -Gandhi

Mary Hoy is from Carroll County. She is a graduate of Salisbury University. Mrs. Hoy has been a teacher at the Outdoor School for 13 years. She enjoys teaching kids about the environment, planting gardens with kids, vacationing on the river, and learning. Mrs. Hoy is available to help with school grounds projects such as butterfly nurseries, songbird gardens and rain gardens.

Favorite Quote: "In the end we conserve what we love, we love what we understand-we understand what we are taught."

Matthew Lustig is originally from Maryland. He is a graduate of Houghton College with a Bachelor of Science degree and graduated from McDaniel College with a Masters of Science degree. This is Mr. Lustig's eighth year at the Outdoor School. Prior to teaching within the school system, Mr Lustig worked in the field of Parks and Recreation.

Lauren Moore came to Outdoor School as a sixth grader and is still here! This is Ms. Moore's fourth year at Outdoor School. A Carroll County native, Lauren grew up with mud and lightning bugs, which is how she still likes to spend her time. She graduated from Washington College and got her Masters from McDaniel-all in hopes to help students learn as much as they can about everything they can! She and her dog, Luna both love the story of the Lorax...

"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better, it's not".

Joe Stevens is originally from Silver Spring, Maryland, but has lived in Honolulu, Hawaii, Virginia Beach, Virginia, and is back to Maryland. He completed his undergraduate work at Wheeling Jesuit University, his teaching certificate at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and has completed graduate work at Hood College and McDaniel College. Mr. Stevens has worked at the Outdoor School for seven years. Mr. Stevens has worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in North Carolina, spent a summer working in Yellowstone National Park and toured through 46 of the 50 states. He has two great kids and one old pup that still keeps him hopping. He has too many hobbies to have time for and loves life working in the most fantastic place ever imaginable.

Favorite Quote: "Life is a Carnival! Would you say that we have a plethora of pinata’s?"

Mandy Chappell is from Carroll County, Maryland. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Frostburg State University. This is Ms. Chappell's third year at Outdoor School, but she has been a volunteer at Bear Branch Nature Center for over 10 years. Ms. Chappell loves to travel and loves the outdoors. She enjoys photography and also works as a wedding photographer in the Baltimore area.

Tom Vail is originally from Woodlawn in Baltimore County and moved to Carroll County at age 11, where he still resides. Mr. Vail graduated from Liberty High School in 1992 and Western Maryland College in 1996. He has worked at the Outdoor School for 14 years. Mr. Vail has taught marching band at Liberty High School for the past 17 years. He enjoys music and plays guitar in two local bands.

Favorite Quote: “Music is the universal language.”

Marsha Compton is originally from Maryland and graduated from Carroll Community College. She has worked at the Outdoor School for six years. Ms. Compton enjoys reading and gardening. She has previously worked as an editor/proofreader, an office assistant and an instructional assistant. She helps provide critters to all Carroll County elementary schools.

Favorite Quote: "A friend is one who knows you and loves you just the same." -Elbert Hubbard

Sue Emanuel, RN is originally from the Pittsburgh area, has lived in New Jersey and moved to Maryland in June of 2006. She graduated from Eastern College in St. Davids, PA with a Bachelor's degree and received her RN degree from Northampton Community College in Bethlehem, PA. Ms. Emanuel received her school nurse certification from Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey. This is Ms. Emanuel's fourth year at the Outdoor School. She previously worked at North Carroll Middle and Shiloh Middle Schools. Her prior nursing experience includes hospital nursing, nursing homes, medical station in a casino in Atlantic City, NJ., school nursing in NJ and MD. Ms. Emanuel also teaches CPR for the Carroll County school system. Ms Emanuel enjoys reading, knitting, and spending time with her family (husband, five children and two grandchildren).

Favorite Quote: "No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."

 Pamela Haines, RN has been a resident of Carroll County her entire life. She lives in the Sykesville area with her husband and three sons. Ms. Haines is a graduate of South Carroll High School. She received her RN education at Maryland General Hospital, School of Nursing, and her BSN from Villa Julie College (now Stevenson University). This is Ms. Haines' fourth year at the Outdoor School. Prior nursing experience includes 30 years of hospital nursing in the areas of medical surgical, oncology, psychiatry, emergency room and nursing administration. Ms. Haines also works as an adjunct faculty member at Carroll Community College in the Allied Health Career Programs. She enjoys reading, crafts, traveling and spending time with her family.

Favorite Quote: "Be kind. Everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." - T.H. Thompson

Patsy Dahlberg, RN is originally from Ridgely, Md. She lives in Carroll County with her son. Ms. Dahlberg received her nursing education at Towson University. This is her fourth year at Outdoor School. Prior nursing experience includes 15 years as a surgical nurse at Carroll Hospital Center. Ms. Dahlberg loves Hashawha and loves the outdoors.

Favorite Quote: "The truth will set you free".