2008 Camp Updates

See below for various updates, which will be updated frequently.

Program Updates:

The deadline to enroll in Spotlight has been extended past the original June 1st deadline.
Use the lists below to find out which courses have been closed and which remain open.
Click Here to enroll today!

Closed Courses (as of June 1, 2008):
- Art and Science of Amusement Parks (Both Sessions)
- Fine Arts (Session 1)
- Interior Design Studio (Both Sessions)
- Performing Arts (Session 1)
- Spanish Conversation (Both Sessions)

Courses Still Available:
- Fashion Design (Both Sessions)
- Fine Arts (Session 2)
- Forensic Science (Both Sessions)
- Performing Arts (Session 2)
- Writer's Workshop (Both Sessions)

Staff Bios:

Here's a snapshot of some of our fabulous teaching staff for the 2008 Summer.

Kelly Ann Murray - Program Director

Kelly Ann earned her B.S. in Mass Communication in Journalism. She holds her Master degree in
Leadership and Public Administration. She is currently a Resident Director at Centenary College.
She brings her extensive experience working with RAs and youth to our Spotlight program this
summer. She has also worked both for marketing firms and the music business. She even hosted
a live radio show for two years. She has a love for higher education and working with students and
she is thrilled to direct our program this summer.

Lauren B. Gould - Writer's Workshop

Lauren is currently completing her Masters at the nationally renowned University of Iowa’s Writers
Workshop. Lauren acted as both Editor-in-Chief and Literary Editor for the Windhover Literary & Arts
Magazine. She is currently the Assistant Poetry Editor for the Iowa Review. Lauren has also been
published in The Southern Poetry Anthology and Miscellany. Lauren’s mother is an alumna of
Salem Academy and College, and Lauren is very excited to be teaching here this summer.

Jessica L. Prunty - Fine Arts

After earning her Bachelor of Education / Art Education from the University of Toledo, Jessica
pursued her Masters in the same field at Ohio State University. Jessica currently teaches a wide
variety of art classes in the high school environment. She has revised our traditional Fine Arts
course to include exciting explorations in 3-D. Jessica also has an extensive amount of camp
experience and will be brining her great energy with her.

Deborah Edwards - Fashion Design

Deborah is joining us this summer and is bringing her extensive amount of knowledge of the
fashion industry. Deborah is currently a teacher in North Carolina, but has had many years of
experience working with large fashion companies. She has a great deal of experience in both
retail and wholesale sectors, and has traveled as a Fashion Director. Deborah is a lovely woman,
who we know all of our students will absolutely love.

Andrea M. Marritt, Ph.D. and Stephanie Hudson - Forensic Science

It is a pleasure to welcome back two Salem alumnae to teach Forensic Science at Spotlight this
summer. Andrea M. Marritt, Ph.D. graduated from Salem Academy and Stephanie Hudson
graduated from Salem College.

After graduating from Salem Academy, Andrea attended Virginia Tech where she earned her B.S. in
Biochemistry and Chemistry. Andrea then moved on to receive her doctoral degree in
neuropharmacology from Georgetown University. She is currently an adjunct professor in the
Department of Biology at Meredith College, a women’s college in Raleigh, NC.

Stephanie graduated from Salem College with her B.S. in Biology. She has since received her MEd
in Biology from Averett University. Stephanie teaches science to grades 6 – 8 in Virginia. She is very
excited to have the opportunity to return to her alma mater and share her love of science with
Spotlight’s young women.

Trips We're Working On:

Here are some trip destinations we're working on for 2008.

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