Sam A. Steiger, M.S.
Director,
Adventure Education Program
Office: 507-389-6118
For Scheduling Call: 507-389-5435
| From: | Cedarburg, Wisconsin |
| Education: | B.S. University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point, Environmental Education and Interpretation, Youth Programming and Camp Management
M.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato, Experiential Education EMT-B (MN Registered) |
| Work Experience: | Challenge Course Director, Guiding, Environmental Education, Adventure Education, Camp Administration |
| Goals: | To enjoy every moment. |
| Passions: | Travel, Photography, Birding, Music, Chicago Cubs Baseball |
Cindy Thurgood
Graduate Assistant,
Adventure Education Program
507-389-5435
| From: | Originally from St. Anthony, Idaho and most recently moved from Salt Lake City, Utah. |
| Education: | BS in Recreation Leadership, minor in Sociology, Brigham Young University-Idaho. |
| Work Experience: | Wilderness Instructor for at-risk youth, Recreation education teacher assistant BYU-Idaho (Quest Program), Recreation program director for juvinile drug-court, part-time teacher for the gifted and talented at an elementary school, ropes course instructor and facilitator, and camp counselor. |
| Goals: | Become the person I know I can be, and help others do the same. |
| Passions: | Although a challenge is often difficult, I really love what I learn in the process. In my life, challenge often comes when participating in outdoor activities. This, and the humility that comes being engulfed in the enormity of natures creation, is what reminds me most how to live life. Be thankful, be learning. |
Matt Vosler
Facilitator,
Adventure Education Program
507-389-5435
| From: | Eaton, Ohio |
| Education: | B.S. Ohio University in Adventure Recreation, Outdoor Education and Camping- Wilderness First Responder (Wilderness Medical Associates) |
| Work Experience: | Challenge Course Facilitator, Trip Leader, Survival Instructor, Community Assistant, Climbing Wall Supervisor, and all around outdoor doer, teacher, and learner. |
| Goals: | I want to help people find their full potential through outdoor experiences that all them to see beyond themselves and realize the beauty of every situation. |
| Passions: | I really enjoy learning about other cultures through learning how they live their lives. I enjoy cooking, climbing, paddle sports, survival education and philosophy, backpacking, and most other outdoor endeavors. I also am very passionate about my education, and trying to see where we all fit within this world... |
Kelly 'Yi-Ling' Han
Facilitator,
Adventure Education Program
507-389-5435
| From: | Taipei, Taiwan |
| Education: | B.A. National Taiwan Sport University, Recreation and Leisure Industry Management, Tayuan, Taiwan |
| Work Experience: | Facilitator and Instructor in Outward Bound Taiwan and Team Adventure, INC. Instructor for Asia Association of Experiential Education. Facilitator in National Taiwan Sport University challenge course for the past six years. |
| Goals: | To experience to serve and enjoy everything. |
| Passions: | People, Travel and life. |
Jeremy Yarbrough
Graduate Assistant,
Adventure Education Program
507-389-5435
| From: | Texas native but spent the last seven years in Durango, CO |
| Education: | B.A. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Recreation & Computer Information Systems |
| Work Experience: | Camp Director & Challenge Course Director, Cross Bar X Youth Ranch; Adventure Education Adjunct Professor, Fort Lewis College; Wilderness First Responder |
| Goals: | To be the best husband, father and friend I can be. To use challenge courses as a tool for changing lives eternally |
| Passions: | Spending time with my incredible wife, Riki and wonderful kids Micah, Payton & Grayson. |
Addy Hutchison
Graduate Assistant,
Adventure Education Program
507-389-5435
| From: | I was born and raised in a small town in Iowa, however, the most recent six years were spent living in Bend, Oregon. |
| Education: | AA from Mt. St. Clare College in Clinton, Iowa and a BA from the University of Oregon in Bend, Oregon. |
| Work Experience: | My adventures started when I accepted a position with a white water rafting company in Alaska. From here I went to work for a Wilderness Therapy company in Nephi, Utah, and then moved to Bend where I spent over 200 days in the field with at risk youth in another Wilderness Therapy Program. During the last five summers I have been a rafting guide for various companies in Bend and Maupin, Oregon. I have experience working in lock down facilities with 8 to 17 year olds, as well as, residential treatment facilities for 17 to 24 year olds. I am a wilderness first responder, a swift water rescue technician, and a level I certified challenge course facilitator. |
| Goals: | To be the best friend I can be to those I love, and to follow as best I can the path God intends for me to travel. |
| Passions: | Rafting, laughing, and life! |
Kristina Riggs
Facilitator,
Adventure Education Program
507-389-5435
| From: | Centennial, Colorado |
| Education: | BS in Recreation, Minor in Outdoor Leadership University of Idaho (Moscow, ID) |
| Work Experience: | Student course director at Cherry Creek High School. Revised/Edited Challenge Course Manuals at Cherry Creek and Rocky Mtn Village Camp. Assistant Course Director at Rocky Mtn Village, CO (2 years). Training Intern for Adventure Experience, Inc. (summer). Level 1 Challenge Course Trainer for Adventure Experience Inc. (2008) |
| Goals: | Professional development in adventure programming, To love my neighbor as myself. |
| Passions: | Slacklining, Biking, Ropes Course Facilitation, Square Dancing, Ballroom Dancing |
