Staff Spotlight: Richelle Poisson

Richelle is returning to camp for her third summer. She is a recent graduate of American University in Washington D.C., where she earned her undergraduate degree in elementary education. Richelle first learned about North Star from her college friend and camp counselor Michael Berger. After spending her first two summers working as the Arts & Crafts director, she has migrated to the office where she will be working as office manager for the summer. 

More about Richelle

If you wrote an autobiography, what would the title be?

Richelle’s Declassified Survival Guide to being a First Grade Teacher
What TV show or movie are you ashamed to admit that you love?

Keeping up with the Kardashians
Where is your favorite spot at camp?

The Boating Supervisor Chair
What is your dream vacation?

Relaxing on a beach in Bali

If you had a superhero power, what would it be?

The ability to read minds

If you could witness any historical event, what would you want to see?

The Woodstock Music Festival

What is your favorite quote from a movie?

“You’re killin me smalls” - The Sandlot
What's your favorite restaurant in the Hayward area?

Angler’s Haven
What is your hidden talent?

I can rap
What advice would you give to someone coming to North Star for the first time?

Be out and active around camp as much as you can!
Share one notable camp memory:

Seeing the sunrise over Little Spider Lake on the morning of the summer solstice from kayaks in the middle of the lake.