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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 2011. Mr. Bizokas is also an avid fan, coach, and player of ice hockey. He is currently the head coach of 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
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Mr. Marvis is finishing his fifth year teaching elementary school. This will be his fourth 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
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Ms. Janna Chevon Thompson is a third year professor at Coppin University. She is a choreographer and instructor at D.A.N.C.E. Inc. Ms. Thompson earned her B.F.A. from Howard University and her M.A. from New York University in theatre education. She is currently a doctoral candidate at Morgan State University. 2010 will be Ms. Thompson's third summer at Camp Cool. Janna was also the founder 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 thirteenth year as a paraeducator in Montgomery County, her eleventh 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 tenth summer at Camp Cool. |
*As of 6/4/2010
