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Camp
Staff
Rose Wilcox
 Rose has taught K – 5th grades for the past 12 years, most spent at
Peabody Charter. When not teaching, Rose can be found involved in
sports such as kickboxing, swimming and soccer. She loves spending
time with her family, reading, traveling and doing anything
creative. She enjoys challenges and setting goals for herself, thus
running her first half marathon this last year.
David Archer
You can find David cheering on his beloved Bruins and analyzing every play with his degree in psychology from UCLA. He enjoys surfing, spending time with family, traveling, and reading. Mr. Archer's top reading selections are
The Kite Runner and Rule of Four . One of Camp Kono's
annual highlights is David's amazing and athletic dance move, The Worm.
Amy Donnell
When Amy is not
doing an incredible job teaching kindergarteners at Hope School, she
can be found scrap booking on Friday nights. A true perfectionist,
Amy can be caught developing her group cheer for Camp Kono 2010. Amy
has a degree in Human Development from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and
a teaching credential from UCSB.
With her kind disposition, Mrs. Donnell is truly an asset to
our camp.
Josie Devine
Josie chose to run her half marathon
thru the “Happiest Place On Earth,” Disneyland. You might find her
eating red vines while watching her favorite movies
Gone With The Wind or
Christmas Vacation. She
has taught 1st - 6th grade for the Goleta
Union School District for the past 12 years. Her best quote is,
“Why have dinner when you can have dessert!”
Amanda Graybill 
Amanda Graybill is a third year
teacher at Mountain View School.
She loves teaching and kids, especially her Super Sixth Graders.
Ms.Graybill loves living in beautiful Santa Barbara. She likes to
do anything outside.
Her favorite dessert is brownies with vanilla ice cream. Amanda's favorite
time of year
is summer vacation when she can enjoy the beach and Camp Kono!
 Katherine
James
Katherine has
been teaching and inspiring students at Mountain View for the past
14 years. When Katherine is not chasing after her two kids, she can
be found swimming, collecting sea glass, and dreaming about her next
Greek meal. When she grows up she wants to travel back to Italy and
Greece.
Sarah Kono
A
native of Arizona, Sarah brings warmth and stability to Camp Kono.
She received her degree from Northern Arizona Universty. When not
motivating her Hope School kindergarteners, you can find Sarah snowboarding, traveling to Costa Rica, Sedona, and Cornville,
Arizona. She enjoys hip
hop dancing, jalapeño and pineapple pizza, and reading.
Jessica Mew
Jessica
Mew has had the pleasure of teaching
in both the Hope School
District and Ocean View
School District over the last four years. She
received both her BA in Psychology and
teaching
credential from UCSB When she’s not molding the
future of
America, she enjoys watching movies, hiking,
cooking, reading, and
traveling to far off places!
Tamarr Paul
Tamarr
is singer, choreographer, performer, hip
hop artist and the director of the Rhythm Dance & Fitness Studios
and Rhythm Street Team. He has worked with world renown dance
choreographer Debbie Allen as a principle Hip Hop teacher at her
dance academy in Culver City. Tamarr travels to dance
schools around the country educating students in the Art of Rhythm.
His attitude and aura inspires choreographers, dancers, artists, and
musicians to create, own, and love their Art.
Janis
Spracher
Mrs.
Spracher’s highlights include “talking, reading, conversations,
teaching, typing, correcting grammar, telling people what to do,
shopping, tolerating kids, creative projects, acting, dancing, and
Power Point”. Janis has a BA in Psychology from UC Irvine and her
credential from CSU Northridge. With 10 years teaching experience in
the Hope School District, Janis brings leadership, a strong
foundation, and a sense of humor to Camp Kono.
Rob Regan
Rob
grew up here in Santa Barbara
and began
teaching at Monte Vista in 1993 at the age of 23.
He lives in SB with his college
sweetheart, Susan, and their three children.
When not in school, he runs a textile importing business and his own
auto detailing company. Rob is an experienced drummer and is
very excited about this year’s Camp Kono. “Kids remind
you about what life should be about- fun, laughter, impulsivity,
creativity, and joy!” .
Isao
Sugano
 Isao
“Crusher” Sugano is an avid golfer, bike rider, and surfer.
A fabulous chef and musician, Isao has 15
years experience working with Young Life and 14 years
experience teaching in the Hope School District.
Mr. Sugano encapsulates the spirit of Camp Kono with his
infectious enthusiasm and energy. Mr. Sugano’s claim to fame is that
he is Konrad Kono’s older but better-looking brother.
Alycia Towers
Alycia brings
her artistic talents to Camp Kono. She gets creative and messy with
the campers while teaching art. Alycia can be found painting and
creating her own greeting cards, Didi Rocks.
When she’s not painting, taking an art class, or watching
Napoleon Dynamite, Alycia works as an instructional aide for the
Goleta School District. Remember, “Vote for Pedro”.
Tabo Kono
Camp Kono would
not be the same without Tabo Kono (Yes, Konrad’s Dad!). Tabo is a
master of all trades including, greeting Camp Kono parents and
children, speaking to the audience(he can tell some funny stories
about Konrad), cleaning tables, moving furniture, cooking dinner for
the staff, and having a positive and upbeat attitude. When not
working hard at Camp Kono, look for Tabo running a marathon or
building a house!
For more information: (805) 886-6075
For
registration click here
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