Shanelle Rauh, Owner & Executive Director
Shanelle is a graduate of the University of Evansville. She began her camping career in 2005 at Whippoorwill Farm Day Camp and became Executive Director in 2009. She left in August 2022 when Whippoorwill closed its doors. Quickly, Shanelle realized Whippoorwill left a huge hole in the camp community and began dreaming of something new. She is so excited to create Willow Springs Day Camp in the Franklin area and plans to bring a magical camp experience to campers for years to come. She is an active member of the American Camp Association (ACA) and is the National Conference Chair for the 2027 Conference. She is an ACA Camp Standards Visitor. Shanelle believes you can never have too much Professional Development, always striving to bring new ideas to her campers and staff! She lives in Spring Hill with her husband, Jonathan, and their 4 kiddos, Jordan, Haley, Austin, and Charlotte. They love spending time outside, watching Legomasters and Bluey, and cheering on the Titans!
Holly Fahy, Sprouts Director
Holly is a middle school librarian with a Master’s degree in Information Science. She has been in the camp world for 9 years, both as a counselor and program director. Her kind and childlike spirit brings a well-balanced, exciting, and nurturing experience to Willow Springs. When her nose isn’t stuck in a book, Holly spends her time playing with her dog, cuddling her cat, seeing musicals, and exploring trails in the area.
Molly King, Saplings Director
Molly is an undergraduate student at Indiana University, Go Hoosiers! She is studying International Studies and Religious Studies with a minor in archeology. She has been in the camp world for most of her life, moving from camper to counselor and now director. Molly loves camp because it reminds her to view the world with childlike curiosity and inspires wonderment at the simpler things in life! Molly loves spending time outdoors, cuddling her two cats, crafting, and spending time with her family. She loves singing camp songs and is so excited to see you this summer!
Heather Abrams, Nurse
Heather is a nurse at Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital in Franklin, though prior to that the majority of my nursing career has been in pediatrics! She lives in Spring Hill with her 3 boys, Gavin, Ben and Owen. Heather loves to practice yoga and meditation and attending live music shows and festivals whenever she can. During soccer season you can find her faithfully cheering for the Boys in Gold (Nashville SC)! Heather is excited to be back for her third summer at Willow Springs and will be the nurse for both sessions 3, June 8-12 and session 5, June 22-26.
Carey Olson, Nurse
Carey Olson is a school nurse in Murray County Public Schools during the school year. She has two children, Charles and Elle and a husky named Luna. Carey love reading, watching football, traveling, and spending time with my family outdoors. Her favorite idea cream flavor is moose tracks and she learned how to swim before she could walk. She is so excited to be our camp nurse for session 2, June 1-5.
Kristy Branson, Nurse
Kristy has worked in both Emergency and Camp Nursing throughout her career. She is originally from Missouri and graduated from the University of Missouri, Columbia (Go Mizzou!), but has lived in Spring Hill for 21 years. Her husband and five children keep her very busy, but in the limited free time she has, she loves reading, spending time outdoors, and volunteering with organizations like The Well and ShowerUp. Her happy place is the beach and, if she could, she would spend every day enjoying the ocean breeze. She is excited to join the Willow Springs family this year! Kristy will be our nurse for session 4, June 15-19.