Camp Cool Staff*

Mark Bizokas

Mark was a teacher at Charles R. Drew ES when he founded Camp Cool in 2001. From 1998-2001 he taught full-time and was a founding member of Drew's Technology Committee, responsible for securing grants and training staff on the increasing role of technology in the classroom. In October 2000, Mr. Bizokas represented Montgomery County as an elected delegate at the Maryland Teachers' Convention and was selected to present the county's argument on the issue of kindergarten age requirements.

He is currently planning Montgomery County's first charter school with an estimated opening date of September 2010.

Mr. Bizokas is also an avid fan, coach, and player of ice hockey. He is currently an assistant coach for his daughter's lacrosse team and has previously coached ice hockey for Blake High School, Johns Hopkins University and the Tri-City Eagles.

Sam Marvis

Mr. Marvis is finishing his fifth year teaching elementary school. This will be his third summer at Camp Cool.

Sam was a heavily recruited high school football athlete from Pittsburgh. He ultimately chose to attend University of Maryland- College Park where he played on the varsity squad while also earning a 4.0 GPA during the 2002-2003 season.

Janna Thompson


Ms. Janna Chevon Thompson is in her third year of teaching in Baltimore City and is also a professor at Coppin University. She obtained her BFA from Howard University and her MA from New York University in theatre education. This is Ms. Thompson's second summer at Camp Cool.

Janna is the creator and director of the Southside Educational Touring Theatre Company. She believes theatre is not just a tool for entertainment; it is a vehicle for academic success, social awareness, behavior modification, community enrichment, team building, self-awareness and a healthy emotional outlet.

Debbie Tivvis

Debbie Tivvis is finishing her 12th year as a paraeducator in Montgomery County, her 10th at Charles R. Drew ES.Mrs. Tivvis is currently perusing a BA in Education and plans to teach elementary school. This will be Mrs. Tivvis’s 9th summer at Camp Cool.

*As of 4/4/09