DIRECTORS

Bobby Scafidel
Bobby Scafidel has a Doctorate degree in education. He has coached and taught at the high school level. In addition, Bobby has been an assistant principal, a curriculum supervisor and a Vice-President of Nunez Community College.  He can be reached by email at: rscafidel@live.com

Phylis Scafidel
Phylis Scafidel has a Masters Degree in education. She is a certified physical eduction teacher with over 30 years of elementary school teaching experience. Phylis was also a Red Cross water safety instructor for 10 years. Most recently, Phylis has retired from her position as Coordinator of Adapted Physical Education for St. Tammany Parish School System.

Robert Scafidel Jr.
Robert Scafidel Jr. has been involved in Camp Old Hickory as camper, counselor and director. Rob is a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University. Rob has spent over a decade teaching at the high school level. Rob is currently a Computer Applications teacher at Mandeville High School.  He can be reached by email at: rjscafideljr@hotmail.com.

Michael Messenger 
Michael is a graduate of Louisiana State University. He has been teaching at the elementary level for more than 10 years. Michael is currently teaching as a Computer Applications and STEM teacher as well as a Track and Field Coach at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic School. Michael has been a director at COH for 10 years.

Trisha Stewart 
Trisha is a graduate of Louisiana State University and a certified teacher with over 25 years of teaching experience.  She is currently a first grade teacher at Our Lady of the Lake in Mandeville, as well as the cross country and tennis coach for OLL.  Trisha has been a camper, counselor and now director at COH.  She is Red Cross certified in CPR, first aid, and AED.

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