Our Staff
Our staff members have an average of 9 years experience working with conferences like this. Most of our staff members are educators many of whom hold advanced degrees. Also, many of them have received additional continuing education training. Most are involved with extracurricular activities that benefit the youth in their schools, churches, or communities. All our staff members are well-rounded and experienced in helping youth through many of the challenges facing them at this critical point in their lives.
Staff Credentials
Employment High School level teachers Exceptional children teachers Children�s home director High School level coaches High School administrators High School level counselors Motivational speakers | Certifications and training Skills USA State Trainer Certification CPR First Aid GT Certification Youth Counseling Specialist Certification Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training Drop-Out Prevention training |
Education BS, BA, BSN Exceptional children teachers MS, MA, M. Ed., MAT Extra Curricular Activities Boys and Girls Clubs County Teen Pregnancy Task Force BETA Club Sponsor | Habitat for Humanity Salvation Army Soup Kitchen Eagle Scout Student Council Advisor County School program coordinator Coach (various sports and cheerleading) |
Screening and selection of staff
We only hire staff who meet our high ideals for someone who will impact young people through our conferences. They must:
- have experience working with young people and a love of doing so.
- display integrity and traditional values in their personal lives.
- practice the principles they will teach young people throughout the summer.
- exude humor and enthusiasm.
Before a staff person is considered for hire, they must fill out an application and extensive questionnaire to determine their experience and core values, go through several interviews with Michael Broome, and pass a nation-wide criminal background check.
Each year, veteran staff members are evaluated by the director and delegates with whom they interact to determine their eligibility to return the following summer. They must re-submit to nation-wide background screening each summer they desire to work.
Additionally, each staff member is given a Guidelines and Policies Handbook which outlines expectations during the conference. Each staff member is required to read and follow the guidelines set forth in the handbook and must sign an agreement stating that they will do so.