Our English Camp staff are the best!

Hi, I am Arianne and originally from Boulder, Colorado. I have been living in Berlin for the past six years, where I run my own studio as a private piano and voice teacher. I am passionate about languages and travel and am looking forward to having a great time at KCA Camps this year teaching English. 

Hi my name is Annika! I am from a small town in Erie Pennsylvania, U.S.A. I am currently studying Security and Risk Analysis at Penn State University Park, and I am TEFL-Certified English tutor, too. I enjoy singing, playing instruments, golfing, being active, and painting. My favorite thing to paint would be flower fields or starry skies. I am excited to work with the students this summer and meet all of you at Camp!

Hi! My name is Cherith and I’m from Northern Ireland where I work as a secondary school teacher, teaching food and nutrition. I love running and anything that involves the outdoors! I have worked at summer camps in England previously and I love teaching fun English lessons and getting involved in all the camp activities. I am excited to experience Edersee for the first time and to make great memories. Looking forward to meeting all of you!

Hello! I’m Carina, an avid runner and nature lover. I have a degree in English literature from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, United States. While I was attending Wartburg, I ran NCAA DIII cross country and track and field and served as a student leader for the Sustainability Department. I love learning languages and exploring new places!

Hi everyone, I am Emma and currently work as an English teacher in Barcelona, Spain. My hobbies are reading, writing and cooking I am really looking forward to meeting you all and going on adventures and learning more about you and helping you improve your English while having fun. This is my third year at the Frankfurt Overnight camp and I can't wait to be back. Let's have an amazing summer together this year!

Hey everyone! My name is Erin. I’m a British-German from Scotland with a degree in English Language and am a TEFL certified English tutor. I’ve always had a passion for teaching and have worked at a range of camps across Europe. I love traveling and meeting new people, and can’t wait to start my journey with KCA! In my spare time I love playing hockey, camping and hiking in the Scottish outdoors (and further afield), playing the saxophone, and crocheting. I’m looking forward to meeting you all this spring!

Hello, I'm Evie! I’m 25 years old and come from England, now living in Germany. I studied English at university and love helping students build confidence while learning the language in a fun way. I’ve been returning to work at KCA camps for the past five years because I really enjoy teaching and taking part in all the activities that make camp such a special experience. Outside of teaching, I enjoy climbing, cooking, and art! I love bringing positivity and energy into everything I do at camp.

Hey! I am Franny, I come from New York, and I am an incoming student at Trinity College Dublin. 2025 will mark my second year with KCA and I am thrilled to return to Erfurt in the summer! I’m a TEFL-certified English Teacher and love working with kids! My favorite activities at KCA are obstacle courses and face painting! See you all this summer!

I'm Gao, from a city called Rustenburg in the North West of South Africa. I'm passionate about teaching, travel and music (a great variety) , my favorite soccer team is Arsenal and this is the best time to be an Arsenal fan with the league in our grasp. I've been working with KCA since 2022 and have greatly enjoyed the camps and meeting the wonderful kids we have the pleasure of teaching.

Hello! My name is Gemma. I am British-Italian and currently studying at University in Bath but I regularly travel back home to Italy over the holidays. I have worked as an English tutor for Italian students in the past which was a great experience, and I found it so rewarding to see my students improve and become more confident in their language skills. I love travelling and learning languages, I’ve been learning German since I was 14 though I’m a bit rusty right now! My hobbies include reading, baking and crocheting: See you at Camp!

Hello, my name is Jaelyn, but I also go by Jae. I am from Connecticut, USA. I have been living in Germany since July 2024. I have worked in private schools for the past three years in both Germany and the US. As a child, I always attended summer camps, which were some of my fondest memories. In America, I was also a coordinator for a kids' camp at a local community college for about 4 years, and before that, I worked as an assistant teacher at those camps for two years. I am a huge animal lover, and my favorite animal is a cow. In my free time, I enjoy reading, crafts, and binge-watching TV series. 

Hi, I am Janette from Southern California. I am TEFL certified, have a master’s degree in TESOL education, and  a teaching credential for the state of California. During my free time I like to roller skate, read, paint, and go hiking. I also love
visiting new places and learning about different cultures. I speak English, Spanish, and a little bit of German too. This is my second year working for KCA and I am excited for another year of making summer memories with our students and staff!

Hi there! My name is Jennifer, and I am fromT exas, USA, living near one of the beautiful Great Lakes in Pennsylvania. I’ve been a teacher for the past 19 years (phew!) and I absolutely love my job! I am beyond excited to be back for my second year with KCA in Eisenach and Erfurt I love to travel, learn languages, play the piano, garden and read! And I look forward to meeting new campers and excited to see the progress made over the past year for my returning campers. “We are KCA!” Stay icy fresh and see you soon!

Hello everyone! I am an American from Kenosha, Wisconsin. I’ve lived in many different places, including 8 different states in America, London-England, and most recently Japan. I love traveling and exploring new places, people and cultures. I’ve been a teacher for 10 years. I love making learning fun and applicable for students and love nothing more than seeing that “lightbulb” moment go off when they make connections and the joy that comes from those experiences.

Hi! My name is Joachim and I'm from Australia. I speak English and Spanish, since I spent a couple of years of my schooling in Spain. Outside of camp, you'll find me hiking, doing CrossFit, or at the beach trying, and mostly failing, to surf. Football has been a huge part of my life, I've played most of my life and spent two years volunteering as a coach for my local club. I'm so excited to be in Germany, to meet so many wonderful people, and to be a part of KCA this summer. See you at camp!

Hi, I’m Joy! I was born in Germany but moved to New Zealand when I was 12. I live on a farm in New Zealand and love everything outdoors—surfing, swimming, and hiking are some of my favourite things to do. I'm a swim teacher and lifeguard and  have also been teaching dance for the past few years. I’m excited to continue this passion at KCA Edersee. I can’t wait to meet all of you this summer!

Hello! My name is Kathleen. I moved to Germany from the U.S. in 2024. I am a certified English and EFL teacher who enjoys working with learners of all ages. In my free time, I love reading, swimming and studying languages. I speak English, French, and some German. One of the best parts of working at KCA is connecting with both new and returning campers. I look forward to meeting all of you at the next camp!

Hello! I’m Katie. I’m from Canada and moved to Germany at the beginning of this year. I have a bachelor’s degree in teaching English as a second language, and I love being an English teacher. I’ve taught English in Canada, Korea, and Germany. Outside of teaching, I enjoy playing volleyball, doing crafts, and spending time in the sunshine whenever I can. I’m really excited to meet you all at camp!

Hi, I'm Kristin! I was born in Germany but grew up in London, UK. During the winter, I work as a snowboard instructor for kids of all ages, most recently in Japan. I love being active and outdoors as well as travelling the world and learning about different cultures. I'm excited to spend the summer with KCA and can't wait to meet you!

Lauren is from near San Francisco, USA and lives in Oregon. Lauren is a musician, and music and TEFL teacher who loves meeting new people, exploring, hiking, crafting, and spending time with her cat!
She also loves to travel and explore the world and will be joining us in Erfurt this summer for plenty of creative camp fun

Hey, I'm Lea and I live in the beautiful city of Freiburg, right next to the Black Forest, where I am finishing my studies in social work. I love crafting, especially sewing, hiking in the forest, and over the last couple of years I've gotten really into kickboxing. I've always believed that languages open up whole new worlds, and I have always enjoyed sharing that passion with others. I'm so excited to be part of KCA and I can't wait to get to know each and every one of you. See you in Freiburg!

Hello! My name is Madeline. I graduated in 2023 with a Bachelors in Writing and French Studies, and have since pursued a life abroad, away from my home town in Michigan/ USA. I have become passionate about teaching this past year, and living in new countries. After spending two years in the eastern part of France as an au pair and English teacher, I am looking forward to exploring Germany. I am thrilled to be a part of the 2026 Edersee team and connect through language and culture! 

Hi! I am Maria Fernanda but my friends call me Mafe! I moved to Munich from Colombia 3 years ago. I have a degree in psychology and I enjoy working with children! I speak Spanish, English and German. Some of my hobbies are travelling, being out in nature, dancing salsa and merengue, and playing board games.

Hello, my name is Meadhbh. I am from Ireland and this is my 4th! year at KCA. I’m currently studying history, politics and languages at University because I am passionate about these subjects. In my free time, I enjoy reading writing, travelling and especially rowing. I also love teaching English and working with children of all ages in Summer camps and can’t wait to get started with KCA!

Hello! My name is Michaela, I am originally from South Africa, but have been living in Germany for the past 10 years. I have had the joy of teaching English with KCA for four years now and am currently pursuing my studies in psychology and education. In my free time I enjoy playing basketball, swimming as well as reading.

Hi, my name’s Nick! I’m a German-American from San Bernardino, California (home of the first McDonalds)! I’ve just finished my voluntary social year in political education, and am now pursuing a European Studies degree. Back in the States, I worked for three different summer camps, a ‘Model United Nations’ club, an Outdoor Science School, and I was even a Cast Member at Disneyland! I recently spent an exciting year teaching English in Prague. Outside of class, you’ll often find me reading a book, taking a nature walk, or rehearsing a new campfire skit!

Hi everyone! I’m Queenie, an English teacher from the US based in Germany, and I’ve spent the last few years working with kids and teens in camps, classrooms, and language programs. When I am not teaching, you can usually find me watching the latest k-drama, thrifting, or discovering new places around Hamburg. I’m super excited to be part of Kids Camp America this year and can’t wait to make fun memories together at camp!

Hello, my name is Sara! I was born in Frankfurt, but grew up in Washington DC. I am currently studying Politics, Philosophy
and Economics at the University of Warwick in the UK. I am passionate about learning languages and I have travelled more than 30 countries so far! I love knitting, reading and going on long relaxing walks. As a private English Tutor, I was able to gain lots of teaching experience. I am excited to meet all of you at Camp this summer!

Hi! My name is Skyler I am from Iowa, USA. I study education and history at Simpson College. I have worked at a summer camp for three summers both as a program staff and a coordinator. I am excited to use my experience overseas and to grow this summer. I run on the cross country and track team here and enjoy spending time with friends. I can't wait to be a part of KCA Edersee!

Hi there! My name is Sam, I am from Melbourne Australia. I love the great outdoors and getting involved in all kinds of sports. I’ve played footy, cricket, soccer, baseball, netball, lacrosse and tennis. Other than that, I love going on bushwalks, bike rides and trying new things. I have experience umpiring, tutoring and lifeguarding and I can't wait to continue creating safe environments full of fun and learning!

Sadhbh comes from Ireland and is currently studying Clinical Speech and Language Studies in Trinity College, Dublin. She grew up living abroad and has lived in seven countries around the world, including Ireland! Sadhbh is passionate about travelling and I am excited for her first trip to Germany. Having worked as a Teacher for the past year in seasonal camps, she loves helping children to learn and have fun. 

Hi, my name is Serena. I’m bilingual and I love to travel and experience new places and cultures. I enjoy arts and crafts, spending time outdoors, and I’m especially a fan of hiking and being in nature. In quieter moments, I like board games, puzzles, and relaxing activities. My biggest passion is cooking and baking, I love trying new recipes and creating delicious treats. I’m really excited to be part of KCA Camp, meet new people, and share fun experiences together.

Tom is from Wales and works as a school TA, writer, performer and poet. He spent last summer teaching English to campers from all around the world at a language camp in London.
As a polyglot who speaks English, Welsh, German and Italian fluently, he is well prepared for his next adventure to Erfurt this summer! He loves bringing his creative and performative side into the classroom, and looks forward to keeping our campers busy in Erfurt!

My name is Serina and I am originally from the United States. I have been living in Germany nearly 2 years for my Master's degree in North Rhein Westphalia. In my free time, I like to go on long walks, cook elaborate meals, and go swimming. I'm looking forward to meeting all of you and having a wonderful time at camp. 

Hi, I’m Jack! By day, I’m a teacher from the UK with over eight years of experience helping young people learn, grow and build confidence; by summer, I am a fun, enthusiastic and inclusive camp leader with experiences in England, America and Germany.  I love making lessons fun, interactive and encouraging learners to be the best they can be, and I’m always keen to get involved in games, sports and outdoor activities. I’m excited to help students improve their English while creating great summer camp memories together.