Be the Best You Teen Girls Camp

Faculty

	Director BARBARA BARRINGTON JONES spent the last 30 years working with teenage girls and has directed camps for the last 12 years. She is the author of two books for teenage girls and co-author of a book for parents written about teenagers. She travels worldwide as a professional speaker with the National Speakers Association giving presentations in both Spanish and English. As former administrator of two Barbizon Schools of Fashion Merchandising, Barbara received teaching and administration certification from the Texas Education Agency. She is an international image consultant, fashion designer, and former professional ballet dancer. She is the CEO of the HBJ Foundation.
	JOHN BYTHEWAY — Finding a Sure Foundation for Your Self Worth. John Bytheway is a highly acclaimed LDS youth speaker, comedian, songwriter and author of several inspirational books and CDs for teens. His passion to teach the youth of the Church takes him to EFY, Education Week and many youth conferences. With a Master’s Degree in Religious Education, he teaches at BYU.
	SCOTT ANDERSON, PhD — Guidelines to Happiness. Scott Anderson is an author and popular speaker for youth conferences all over the country including EFY and BYU and BYU-I Education Weeks. He is a faculty member at the Sandy and Jordan Institutes of Religion. He has degrees in Psychology, Counseling and Guidance, and a PhD from BYU in Marriage and Family Therapy. He and his wife, Angelle, are the parents of seven children and grandparents of fifteen.
	VIVIAN CLINE —Dating, Dining, Dancing and Other Teenage Dilemmas.Vivian Cline is an author who has been an award-winning speaker for teen audiences nationwide and at EFY and Education Weeks for more than a decade. She was a former Mrs. Utah America, professional model and has owned a private finishing school for girls. She is on the faculty of the A New You worldwide women’s program.
	SHARLENE WELLS-HAWKES — Finding Comfort Outside Your Comfort Zone. A former Miss America and award-winning ESPN sportscaster for 16 years, Sharlene is currently Executive Vice President of StoryRock Electronic Publishing. She is the author of “Kissing A Frog: Four Steps to Finding Comfort Outside Your Comfort Zone” and has a Master’s Degree in Organizational Communication. She and her husband Bob have four children and live in Utah.
	BRAD WILCOX, PhD – Feed the Need to Succeed: Getting a Good Education AND Good Grades! Brad Wilcox is a professor of Teacher Education at BYU. He has written and contributed to many books and CDs for LDS teens and has served as a director and much-loved speaker for EFY and Church youth conferences for 20 years. He just returned from serving as Mission President of Chile Santiago East Mission.
	MITCH HUHEM – Organize Your Life to Get More Accomplished. Mitch Huhem is a visionary entrepreneur and successful business owner. He has been Young Entrepreneur of both BYU’s Marriott School of Business and the State of Utah. He teaches the Entrepreneur Lecture Series at BYU and has been a presenter on BYU’s Time for Teens. His energetic love of the gospel makes him a popular EFY and motivational speaker. He and his wife, Patricia, are the parents of six wonderful children.
	DARIN KNOWLES - Being a Sacred Temple of God: Health, Fitness and Living Life. Darin Knowles is a professional motivational speaker and expert in empowering others to live to their fullest potential. A Certified Fitness Instructor and Physical Image Consultant, Darin’s classes have offered “Be The Best You” attendees life-changing experiences for the past six years. He is a former B.Y.U. football player, Eagle Scout and popular CES speaker for youth and women in the Church.
	JULIE DE AZEVEDO HANKS — Buried Treasures: Discovering and Developing Your Unique Talents. As an award-winning singer songwriter, Julie has inspired listeners for nearly two decades. She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work, and owns a private counseling practice dedicated to improving the lives of young adult women and their families. Most importantly, she is a dedicated wife and mother of three.
	KRIS DENISON - Looking Your Best: Modest is Hottest. Kris Denison is the state director of the Utah Jr. Miss Program. She has a Degree in Fashion Merchandising and was a Personal Shopper for Nordstrom. With a special love for the youth, she has served in all capacities of Young Women and is very active in the community including PTA President and county and state delegate. She is married, the mother of five children and two grandchildren.