Shanelle Lambert, 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 their 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 Program Chair for the 2024 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 two daughters, Jordan and Haley. They love Letterboxing, watching Bluey, and cheering on the Titans!
Abi Yann, Saplings Director
Abi is a teacher in Williamson County with her bachelor’s from Mississippi State and her master’s from the University of Georgia. She has been in the camp world for 7 years as both a counselor and program director. Her love of the outdoors and her creative spirit is a perfect combination to bring fun in the sun to Willow Springs this summer! Abi lives in Antioch with her fiancé Trey, and their two ginger cats, Louie and Beau. She spends her time drinking coffee, crocheting, and adventuring with her friends.
Holly Fahy, Sprouts Director
Holly is in her final semester of her master’s degree in Library Science. In the fall, she hopes to begin working in an elementary school library. She has been in the camp world for 5 years now as both a counselor and a 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 three dogs, seeing musicals, and exploring trails in the area.
Mary West, Nurse
What do you do when you’re not working at camp?
I’m a school nurse for the Metro Public Health Department.
How long have you been a camp nurse?
This is my 4th summer- I love being a camp nurse!
What’s your favorite camp song?
The Bog Song, every single verse!
Tell us about your family.
I am married to James, who does medical research. We have three kids: Sam (17), Emma (13), and Davy (10). Davy will be at WSDC this summer! We also have two crazy cats and a goofy dog.
Josie Decker, Nurse
What do you do when you’re not working at camp?
I’m a Nurse Practitioner at Belmont University.
How long have you been a camp nurse?
Five years at camps in TN, TX, and CO.
What’s your favorite camp song?
The Bumblebee Song
Tell us about your family.
I have a curious 9 year old son, and intuitive 7 year old daughter, a 12 year old Australian Shepherd pup, and an amazing husband.
Amber Wynne, Nurse
What do you do when you’re not working at camp?
I’m a School Health Nurse Supervisor with the Metro Public Health Department.
How long have you been a camp nurse?
This is my 5th summer.
What’s your favorite camp song?
We Will Rock You
Tell us about your family.
I live with my husband and four children in Fairview. We enjoy camping, hiking, swimming, fishing, visiting waterfalls, and going on new adventures with each other.
Shelia Brown, Nurse
What do you do when you’re not working at camp?
I’ve been a school nurse at Centennial Elementary for six years.
How long have you been a camp nurse?
5 years!
What’s your favorite camp song?
Little Red Wagon
Tell us about your family.
Husband: Ben, Daughter: Charlotte, 5 goats, 4 cats, a dog, lots of fish, and an axolotl.