Originally from Colorado, Sarah Morgan is a University of Missouri-Columbia graduate with degrees in Broadcast Journalism and French. After meeting her husband, Travis, at KMEG 14 in Sioux City, they moved to Omaha but decided to return when they missed their family, friends, and home. She worked at KTIV News 4 as the morning anchor for four years before making a shift and joining Camp High Hopes in 2016. Sarah and Travis now live happily in South Dakota with their daughter Cate and son Cameron, along with their two Boston Terrier fur babies Mugsy and Finnegan.

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With a passion for camp and an education degree from Peru State College in Nebraska, Derek Bergman has more than 20 years experience in the summer camp world, twelve of those years being full-time. He believes that the power of camp lies in our ability to learn something about ourselves and one another when we experience it. Derek is thrilled to bring Camp High Hopes further by making it accessible to everyone. He is joined by his wife Amy, along with their three kids Tava, Kaden, and Kyler.

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Kyle brings with him years of experience in cattle farming and a deep passion for cultivating relationships within his community. As a Pierson, IA resident, Kyle shares his home with his wife, Lora, and their three amazing boys, Easton, Ean, and Kaiden. Camp High Hopes holds a special place in Kyle's heart, and he has seen first-hand the incredible experiences and benefits that camp's programs provide to campers, as his middle son has attended camp sessions. With his expertise in marketing, public relations, and social media, Kyle has been instrumental in helping Camp High Hopes thrive in the digital space and build connections with local establishments.

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Avery comes to us from Kirksville, Mo. After graduating from Northwest Missouri State University with bachelors degrees in special education and elementary education along with a masters in educational leadership she spent five years as a middle school special education teacher.

However, she always knew camp was her home, specifically one like Camp High Hopes! Prior to CHH, she had worked eight summers in various camp positions at different types of camp. Her passion and dedication for camps that serve this population began when she worked at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center, in Illinois.

As the Director of Fun, she is excited to bring her experiences and partner with the Camp High Hopes Smile Squad to ensure these campers receive the best summer camp experience ever! In her free time, Avery loves watching March Madness, being active, adding to her Nike shoe collection, and spending time with her corgi, Margaux.

Meet Teresa, a native of Harlan, IA, who graduated from Western Iowa Tech with a degree in accounting and worked at empirical before coming to camp in 2017.

She loves her job for the opportunity to connect with campers and their families, ensuring each camper is enrolled correctly and gets the most out of camp.

Teresa is a mother to two sons, Matthew and Christopher, and lives with two furry four-legged friends - Steve and Chloe.

Teresa enjoys spending time outdoors with her kids and dogs when she's not busy at camp. She loves hockey, stock car racing, and is a volunteer at her local fire department!

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Amy Bergman is an experienced graduate of Sioux City's Morningside University and has been involved in camping since 2002. Boasting a wealth of knowledge from prior camping experiences, Amy's career has included stints as a volunteer, summer counselor, and various seasonal positions across other camps. While in the elementary school system, she found joy in supporting children with special needs to succeed academically and socially. With a passion for working at camp year-round, she is thrilled to join Camp High Hopes and make a difference!

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A native of Fairbury, Nebraska, Jacob holds a degree in Human Service Counseling from Wayne State College. Since 2019, he has been a dedicated member of the Camp High Hopes team, also gaining experience as a Program Specialist at Camp Courageous. As a triplet who lives with Cerebral Palsy, Jacob is passionate about serving as a role model and providing life-changing opportunities for campers. He is thrilled to be back at the place that first sparked his passion for the camp industry!

Dr. Thomas Wente, a Siouxland native, graduated from the University of Osteopathic Medicine in Des Moines with an Osteopathic Medicine degree. He has since provided family practice medicine under Family Health Care of Siouxland clinics in South Sioux City, NE and Moville, IA.

At Camp High Hopes he is responsible for providing direction and oversight to its medical procedures and policies. He is always on hand to assist the camp's medical staff with their duties - making sure they meet the needs of each camper. His knowledge and expertise ensures that campers get the best care possible during their stay at Camp High Hopes.