Camp Staff

Lou King

Education Coordinator
  • B.A. Education
  • UFL Master Naturalist Certifications in Freshwater, Coastal, and Upland Systems
  • USCG Certified Crew
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Boat Safety Course

Scott Schmoele

Director of Boat Operations

Mark Spradley

Lead Camp Instructor, Educator
  • Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine
  • ACA Paddle Smart/ Paddle Safe Certification
  • UFL Master Naturalist – Certification in Coastal Systems
  • First Aid/CPR

Marilyn Sullivan

Camp Instructor/Educator/Naturalist
  • B.A. Psychology, English, M.A. Art Education, NYS Teacher Certification: K-12
  • ACA Paddle Smart/ Paddle Safe Certification
  • UFL Master Naturalist – Certification in Coastal Systems
  • USCG Certified Crew
  • First Aid/CPR

Chad Truxall

Director of Education
  • B.S.A. in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Specialization in Aquatic Sciences
  • UFL Master Naturalist Instructor
  • USCG Certified Crew
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Boat Safety Course

Coralie Gilson

Living Shoreline Restoration Coordinator, Marine Discovery Center
email: coralie@marinediscoverycenter.org
  • B.A. in Education
  • UFL Master Naturalist Certifications Freshwater, Coastal, and Upland Systems.
  • USCG Certified Crew
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Boat Safety Course
"Our mission is to protect and restore Florida's Coastal Ecosystems through education, research and community stewardship."