Meet the team

tonya woodward

In 2008, Tonya and her family moved to Hohenwald, Tennessee and opened up the very first Hope Summer Camp. Since then she has designed and developed various programs and outreaches to benefit Lewis County's children, youth, and families. She is a MTSU graduate who received her bachelors of science in Integrated Studies with a concentration in Applied Leadership. In 2025, she trained through Texas Christian University's Karen Purvis Institute for Child Development to be a certified Practitioner in Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI).

      "I have been married for almost 27 years and have 3 children by birth and two by choice. One of my favorite things to do is drive the 84 passenger Hope Bus and love on my grandbabies!"

She attends The Dwelling Place Church.

christian shadix

I was a Hope kid for a short time and volunteered until I turned 16. December of 2008, I became staff and have been a part of Hope ever since. I am the Program Director and the middle school class leader in the After School Program and Summer Camp Program. Hope is home and my coworkers are family. So many have came and gone but once you have been a part of something so special, you are always a part of it. We strive to be the change in our community and in the lives of every child that comes through our program. It is our responsibility to lead them, guide them, and teach them the love of Jesus. There is no better place on Earth than right here!

Proverbs 22:6, “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

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Attends The Dwelling Place Church

FELICIA STEWART

Hey! I'm Felicia Stewart. I have been working for Hope since 2016. I have a bachelor's degree in Psychology and have always had a passion for working with kids. I love being a part of an organization that pours so much love into the community. As a mom of 8, life can get a little chaotic. So, in 2020, I left for a couple of years to just be mom, but I rejoined the team in 2022. I am so glad to be back.

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Attends The Dwelling Place Church

Katherin Jowers

Kathy Jowers, certified teacher 1-8. (Taught 3 years in Louisiana and 10 years in Tennessee) 13 years total in the classroom. Started Hope in 2008, worked for 11 years and retired, because our son Preston came home to live. I returned to Hope in 2019/2020. Tutoring children with dyslexia for 7 years. I came to work at Hope because I felt that was what God told me to do. 

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Attends The Dwelling Place Church
 

Kelsey Wix

Hello, My name is Kelsey Wix. I was a Hope kid since 4th grade, and I've never been the same since. I am so excited to finally work here and be the inspiration that inspired me. I am very eager to begin my first year as a staff with the kindergarten class.

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I attend Hope for Church

simone hodges

My Name is Simone Hodges. I have been married to my Husband David for 20 years. We have 6 children between us and currently have 20 grandchildren. 13 years ago, I started volunteering at Hope just to quickly learn what a great program it really is and how much good influence and help was given to the children in attendance! I quickly worked my way into a part time position 13 years ago and then a full time for the Summer Camp Program and After School Program! It is my favorite place to be!

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Attends The Dwelling Place Church

Mya Woodward

Hey! My name is Mya Woodward. Unless I'm on stage or playing soccer with the campers, you'll find me with the middle school class this summer. I enjoy theater, dancing, singing, soccer, and skiing. In 2022, I received my first-degree black belt in the karate style of Wado-Ryu. I started out as a volunteer at Hope and at the age of 16 I became a class leader. I love serving others and Hope has given me the opportunity to do that in so many ways!

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Attends The Dwelling Place Church

Bailey White

My name is Bailey White. I am 16 years old. I enjoy dancing, swimming, and taking care of those who need it. I have chosen Hope for my summer job because I have gone here basically my entire life and want to help the children this year to have as much fun as I did.

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Attends Lomax Church of Christ

sabrina pitts

I am a wife and mother of five. My kids have attended the Dwelling Place Church Wednesday classes for years. Through this and the ministry of Hope Hohenwald, our family of adopted and biological kids have been so blessed. This summer I am so excited to get to know and adventure with the second graders

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Our family attends General Assembly Church

levi graham

My name is Levi Graham and this is my second summer at Hope as a staff leader. I enjoy playing football and love to fish. I look forward to what the summer has in store. 

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Dee Hodges

I attended Hope Hohenwald as a kid and always wanted the opportunity to work for Hope. This is my third year as a staff member. I work with the fourth  graders and am a team lead for the 3rd and 4th grade group. I'm looking forward to a great summer

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Attends The Dwelling Place Church 

andolyn carroll

I am so excited for my first year at Hope. I will be a first grade class leader. I am most excited to get to know each kid and build a relationship with the staff.

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Attends Lomax Church of Christ

ariel clift

I am a wife and mother of 3. My two oldest kids started attending Hope a couple of years ago. They absolutely love the summer camp and after school program. What Hope does for the community is inspiring. Because of all this, I started volunteering a couple of years ago. This will be my second summer subbing. I want to help the kids grow, enjoy life, and see what they can teach me. 

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Attends The Dwelling Place Church

Lucas nay

I am a graduating senior from Lewis County High School. I've enlisted into the National Guard. This will be my second summer working at Hope Hohenwald but I was a volunteer for 2 years prior. I enjoy being at Hope because of the atmosphere and the friendships. 

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Attends Blondy Church

ryder ward

I am Ryder and a senior at Lewis County High. This is my second summer with Hope and I absolutely love it. Helping with the theater production is one of my favorite things to do during the summer. I look forward to a wonderful 2026 summer!

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Attends Lomax Church

abby mitchell

I am graduating from Memphis High School and will be attending UT Knoxville in the fall. This will be my third summer working at Summer Camp and I absolutely love it! 

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jaxson clift

My name is Jaxson and this is my first summer working for Hope. I enjoy helping wherever I am needed and look forward to helping make this summer more awesome. 

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Attends The Dwelling Place Church

addie morgan

I am Addie and attend UT Knoxville. Hope is like another home to me. Building relationships and friendships with the kids and the staff is one of my favorite things, aside from teaching drama. This is going to be the best summer ever!

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tuff Lindsey

My name is Tracey Lindsey and I am majoring in biology at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. This will be my second summer at Hope. I am a class leader in the middle school and look forward to the field trips, building friendships with the other staff, and getting to know the campers better. 

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Attends Central Christian Fellowship Church 

cale halbrooks

Hi, I am Cale and this is my first summer working at Hope Summer Camp. I look forward to the friendships made and getting to know the kids in my class. 

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Attends Lomax Church