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Emily Guthrie joined Safety Town in 1984 when she was the Lincoln School representative. She became chairman in 1985. While serving as Director, she manages the registration of campers and teen volunteers and hired the Camp Leader and Teen Aide.
CAMP LEADER 2025
Camp leader again this year is Alyssa Kimmel, age 22, recent graduate of University of Wisconsin Madison, with a degree in Elementary Education K-9 and minors in ESL and Education Policy.
Born and raised in Evanston, she attended Willard, Haven and ETHS. When she isn't at Safey Town, you might see her on the lakefront, biking down Central Street or walking her dog around the neighborhood.
From Alyssa:
"I'm so happy to be a part of Safety Town again this summer. I hope to create an environment where everyone has opportunities to learn and grow, and most importantly, have fun!"

TEEN AIDE
Jacob Potter, 17, will be working again with Alyssa this summer as the Teen Aide.
He is certified in CPR and First Aid, Poison Control and as a Red Cross Babysitter. He is also certified as a Mandated Reporter,
His awards at ETHS include honor roll and Asian Student honor Roll. He is a varsity gymnast and IHSA Academic All-American Athlete.

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