The Staff

Program Director, Rebecca Pratt
Willowbrook since 1988; teacher, USC’s summer Children’s Art Program, OMSI; Education Coordinator & teacher, Washington County Historical Museum; science writer, Globio; contributor, Tualatin Heritage Center.

Facilities Director, Richard Hall
Our Willowbrook Wizard for 21 years. Richard brings a lifetime of skills, coupled with an academic background in Math and Physics, to solve the many physical challenges of our Willowbrook universe.

Performing Arts Coordinator, Peter McKay
Willowbrook camper and staff since 1987; performing & directing experience in the US and England; current staff, Emmanuel College, MA.

Village Coordinator & Administrative Assistant, Laurie Paul
Willowbrook since 2000; USC’s summer Children’s Art Program; our Village Poobah!

We have more than 175 Staff Members!

Some key Staff people include:

Boaz Frankel
Carole Cole
Charlie McGeehan
 Christopher Flanagan
Christopher Mullens
Claudia Osorio
Colleen Duncan
Eli Taylor
Harold Paul
Ilene Olson
 Jane Keating
Janet Trygstad
Jasper Kosokoff

John DeMarco
Jonathan Shaw
Kate Duffy
Kirsten Holler
Laurie Paul
Lee Chapman
Leru Adams
Mackenzie Duffy
 Melissa Ray
Meray Yami
Mimi Sanders
Molly Porterfeld
Nicolette Render

 Pam Norris
Patricia Amore
Patrick Norris
Peter McKay
 Priscilla Lane
Rachel Olson
Roberta Gannett
Rochelle Schwartz
Sara MacRae
Shawn Brannan
Tammy McArthur
Tina Lamanna
Yuki Martin

Specialists – teachers and artists who lead specific areas & design the activities.
 
College Assistants – college student leaders & area assistants, many of whom are former Willowbrook campers.

Apprentice Assistants –

high school students in; former campers who work as half-day staff & student mentors.


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Althea Pratt-Broome, Founder
A pioneer in creative arts and alternative programs for children, Althea has helped to build many successful programs. Her qualifications and experience include:
    • Founder and director, alternative school for 17 years. University of Southern California Summer Children's Art Program, teacher & director for 16 yrs.  Instructor of graduate classes in giftedness, creativity and arts in the child's life, University of Southern California and Portland State University.
    • Founder of Willowbrook, 1982