Eddie – Director
A decorated Lincoln Lion, Eddie knows this school as a student, staff, and director. Could we ask for a better Commander-in-Chief? Eddie is the guy to chat with about anything from paperwork to frisbee golf, he is more than happy to do it!
Ruth – Assistant Director
Ruth spent years with us at summer camp as a camper and is an accomplished Shimek Shark Alumnus. After multiple years planning camp alongside Ben and Eddie, she is the absolute center of knowledge when it comes to anything crafty, creative, and fun! We have been lucky enough to have had her on the staff core for the last 5 years
Ben – Assistant Director
Another camper that would never leave… Ben is our other homegrown Assistant Director and is on his 10th year working with us. He is almost finished with a degree in Elementary Education so it’s easy to assume that he’s either at Lincoln or another elementary school at any given time during the year.
Feryl – Assistant Director
Although he’s only in his second year with Lincoln BASP, Feryl has quickly become our go-to guy. He is studying to obtain his Masters in Education at the University of Iowa and become a history / social studies high school teacher!
Alison – Support Staff
We have to be a good camp if we hold onto this many grown up campers, right? Alison is yet another one of our campers-turned-staffers and is quickly becoming a camp powerhouse. Having spent multiple years as our volunteer staff member prior to being called up, she’s earned her spot in this staff core. You can often find her problem solving, bracelet making, or keeping Ben in check.
Cora – Support Staff
Cora is a fourth year student at the University of Iowa studying Communication Sciences and Disorders as well as Psychology. Cora wants to become a Speech -Language and Hearing Pathologist post-graduation.
Kelsea – Support Staff
Kelsea is a first year students at the University of Iowa studying Elementary and Special Education. She is in her rookie year working with Lincoln BASP.
Lexi – Support Staff
Lexi is a second year student at the University of Iowa studying Elementary Education. She is in her first year working with Lincoln BASP.
Kristen – Support Staff
Kristen is a first year graduate student at the University of Iowa studying to become a Speech-Language Pathologist. This is Kristen’s first year working with Lincoln BASP.
Catherine- Support Staff
Catherine is a third year student at the University of Iowa studying Elementary Education with additional foci in mathematics and science. This is Catherine’s first year working with Lincoln BASP.
Emily – Support Staff
Emily is a fourth year student at the University of Iowa. Emily has been with Lincoln BASP for two years and in the future would like to become a kindergarten teacher!
Grace – Support Staff
Grace is a senior at Iowa City City High and is a former Lincoln Lion! She is aiming to become an Elementary School Teacher, and is in her first year working with Lincoln BASP.