Camp Staff

Our staff members volunteer their time and we call on the talents of many guest instructors and resource staff to provide a broad range of skills to our groups, as well. We are dedicated to providing a unique experience for each camper as we explore and learn together.

 

Khalisa Taylor is the founder of Pepperland Farm Camp. Her interest in children began in high school with the organization of a summer day camp.  In 1974 she was drawn to the mountains by a great love for the outdoors and settled at Pepperland. Khalisa has a Masters degree in Special Education and works as a special education teacher.

 

 

 

Corey Walker is co-director.  Corey moved to Pepperland 7 years ago to live in the mountains and work with kids. She has training as a wilderness first responder and has taught primitive living skills for children.  She has some music training and works in all aspects of camp.

 

 

Instructor Donna Hopkins,  Atlanta-based singer/songwriter and guitarist.  Donna has been a successful blues/roots musician in Atlanta for years and has a big following (www.donnahopkins.com). Donna is the lead instructor for the music program.  The kids just love her enthusiastic spirit and positive energy.  She has a knack for teaching the kids how to communicate with each other by playing music together. She plans to lead the kids through a unique experience in music by helping them tune in to their own inner musician and learn to freely express themselves through music, movement, and art.

Donna begins by seeing what interest each child. Experiencing an instrument first hand enables a child to find the instrument they connect with. Music is another way to communicate. Camp ends with a performance by the kids for family and friends.

 

Instructor Holly Howell is a musician and an elementary art teacher and artist  from Decatur, GA.   She has been with Pepperland Camp for many years, and teaches guitar, singing, and performance along with Donna Hopkins.  She loves to encourage the campers to give it their all and instill a love for performing.  Her  band, Moon Goddess Cotillion (www.moongoddesscotilion.com) just released a CD last year. 
 

 

 

 

Alice Craig is both cook and instructor.  Alice is proficient in primitive living skills and has participated and cooked for Earthskills Rendezvous for many years. She a great cook for camp and is so good with moving kids around.