Our Team

Penny is a seasoned educator who loves working with students, being outdoors, and teaching hands-on activities. She came to Lone Oaks Farm to lead the STEM Education Program after working many years as an educator in the public-school system. She spent the last sixteen summers working with youth of all ages at a summer camp/retreat center. After serving for 2 years as the STEM Director, she moved into her current role as the director of the 4-H & Youth Development Center at Lone Oaks Farm. She brings with her a strong background in making learning fun for children while promoting an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Kara has been a part of the STEM program at Lone Oaks Farm since 2019 and serves as the on-site volunteer. With a contagious spirit and smile, Kara enjoys greeting teachers and students as they arrive at Lone Oaks Farm.

Starting as an intern at Lone Oaks Farm during her senior year, Ella enjoyed helping with STEM education so much that she decided to come on board the staff. She helps to coordinate STEM education at the Farm while also attending college as a physics major.