MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
INSTRUCTORS
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Trooper First Class Clifford Greenfield
Director Trooper Clifford Greenfield serves as Director of Indiana County Camp Cadet, overseeing all operations and ensuring each cadet’s experience reflects the program’s core values of discipline, honor, and integrity. He graduated from Grove City College in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Business and Communication and enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police later that year. After serving at the Troop G McConnellsburg Barracks, he transferred to Troop A Indiana in 2009. He is married and currently serves as the Public Information Officer and Community Services Officer for Troop A. |
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Trooper First Class Mathias Schmotzer
Assistant Director
Assistant Director
As Assistant Director of Indiana County Camp Cadet, Trooper Mathias G. Schmotzer coordinates instruction, organizes the week’s schedule, and manages guest instructors and daily programming. A graduate of West Mifflin High School, he served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard from 2000 to 2007 as a Military Police Officer while attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania from 2003 to 2007. He enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police in 2008 and has served at both the Rockview and Indiana barracks. He is married and the proud father of a daughter and son.
Mrs. Tamara Baum
Instructor
Mrs. Tamara M. Baum participates in physical training sessions and serves as the connection between the Indiana barracks and Camp Cadet throughout the week. A Kiski Area High School graduate with an associate degree in human resources, she began her career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 2008 and currently works at the Troop A Indiana Barracks. She is married, has two daughters, and volunteers as a firefighter with her local department.
Instructor
Mrs. Tamara M. Baum participates in physical training sessions and serves as the connection between the Indiana barracks and Camp Cadet throughout the week. A Kiski Area High School graduate with an associate degree in human resources, she began her career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 2008 and currently works at the Troop A Indiana Barracks. She is married, has two daughters, and volunteers as a firefighter with her local department.
Trooper First Class Tabitha Jacoby
Instructor
Instructor
Trooper Shelby Loughner
Instructor
Instructor
Trooper Shelby Loughner serves as one of Camp Cadet’s primary drill instructors, helping participants develop precision, discipline, and teamwork while marching between activities during the week. A Kiski Area High School graduate, she attended the University of Pittsburgh from 2012 to 2017 and enlisted in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard in 2013, where she still serves. She enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police in 2018 and has been assigned to the Indiana barracks, where she currently serves as a Criminal Investigator.
Trooper Laken Morris
Instructor
Trooper Laken Morris assists with recruitment and interviews for Camp Cadet. A Punxsutawney Area High School graduate, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2007 and a master’s degree in Public Safety from Capella University in 2010. She enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police in 2014 and has served at both the Greensburg and Indiana barracks. She currently works in the Criminal Investigation Unit and serves as an alternate Public Information and Community Services Officer for the Indiana Barracks.
Instructor
Trooper Laken Morris assists with recruitment and interviews for Camp Cadet. A Punxsutawney Area High School graduate, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2007 and a master’s degree in Public Safety from Capella University in 2010. She enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police in 2014 and has served at both the Greensburg and Indiana barracks. She currently works in the Criminal Investigation Unit and serves as an alternate Public Information and Community Services Officer for the Indiana Barracks.
Trooper Lindsey Shay
Instructor
Trooper Lindsey Shay graduated from Blacklick Valley Jr./Sr. High School in 2011. She served four years active duty in the U.S. Air Force as a medic and six years in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard out of Pittsburgh. She attended the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown from 2016 to 2018 before joining the Pennsylvania State Police in 2018. After graduating from the Academy, she was stationed at the Indiana barracks as a Patrol Trooper and now serves as a Criminal Investigator.
Instructor
Trooper Lindsey Shay graduated from Blacklick Valley Jr./Sr. High School in 2011. She served four years active duty in the U.S. Air Force as a medic and six years in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard out of Pittsburgh. She attended the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown from 2016 to 2018 before joining the Pennsylvania State Police in 2018. After graduating from the Academy, she was stationed at the Indiana barracks as a Patrol Trooper and now serves as a Criminal Investigator.
Trooper Matthew Shrum
Instructor
Trooper Matthew Shrum is known for his encouraging leadership and ability to keep cadets focused and on track throughout camp week. A Greater Latrobe High School graduate, he attended Westmoreland County Community College before enlisting in the Pennsylvania State Police in 2014. He has been stationed at the Indiana barracks as a Patrol Trooper and also serves as an Alternate Member of the Motor Carrier Enforcement Division. He is married and has a son.
Instructor
Trooper Matthew Shrum is known for his encouraging leadership and ability to keep cadets focused and on track throughout camp week. A Greater Latrobe High School graduate, he attended Westmoreland County Community College before enlisting in the Pennsylvania State Police in 2014. He has been stationed at the Indiana barracks as a Patrol Trooper and also serves as an Alternate Member of the Motor Carrier Enforcement Division. He is married and has a son.
Trooper Paige Shrum
Instructor
Instructor
Corporal Dylan Toy
Instructor
Corporal Dylan J. Toy graduated from Penns Manor High School in 2009. He attended Indiana
University of Pennsylvania where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, majoring in
Criminology in 2013. In February 2013, Corporal Toy enlisted with the Pennsylvania State
Police. From 2013-2020 he served at Troop C Kane and Punxsutawney, Troop A Greensburg
and Indiana Stations as a Patrol member. In May 2020, Corporal Toy was promoted to the rank
of Corporal and served at Troop D Kittanning and later, Troop A Indiana. In 2022, Corporal Toy
was selected into the PSP Bureau of Communications and Information Services Section where
he is the Unit Supervisor for the Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network. At Camp Cadet, Corporal Toy is a major part of the radar activity at the Indiana Barracks.
Instructor
Corporal Dylan J. Toy graduated from Penns Manor High School in 2009. He attended Indiana
University of Pennsylvania where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, majoring in
Criminology in 2013. In February 2013, Corporal Toy enlisted with the Pennsylvania State
Police. From 2013-2020 he served at Troop C Kane and Punxsutawney, Troop A Greensburg
and Indiana Stations as a Patrol member. In May 2020, Corporal Toy was promoted to the rank
of Corporal and served at Troop D Kittanning and later, Troop A Indiana. In 2022, Corporal Toy
was selected into the PSP Bureau of Communications and Information Services Section where
he is the Unit Supervisor for the Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network. At Camp Cadet, Corporal Toy is a major part of the radar activity at the Indiana Barracks.
STAFF
Dr. Lacey Fulton, PhD
Photographer/Social Media Manager
Dr. Lacey Fulton documents Camp Cadet each year through photography and digital media. A graduate of Indiana Area High School, she earned three degrees from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Communication Media, Adult Education, and Instructional Design. Now employed at PennWest Clarion, she manages Camp Cadet’s social media presence and assists with web updates. She is married and lives in Clarion, PA.
Photographer/Social Media Manager
Dr. Lacey Fulton documents Camp Cadet each year through photography and digital media. A graduate of Indiana Area High School, she earned three degrees from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Communication Media, Adult Education, and Instructional Design. Now employed at PennWest Clarion, she manages Camp Cadet’s social media presence and assists with web updates. She is married and lives in Clarion, PA.
Mr. Brian Isenberg, EMT-B
Emergency Medical Technician
Brian Isenberg provides medical support during Camp Cadet week. A Bishop Guilfoyle High School graduate, he completed his EMT certification in 2009 and later attended Saint Francis University. He currently works in the Harrisburg area as an EMT with multiple EMS companies.
Emergency Medical Technician
Brian Isenberg provides medical support during Camp Cadet week. A Bishop Guilfoyle High School graduate, he completed his EMT certification in 2009 and later attended Saint Francis University. He currently works in the Harrisburg area as an EMT with multiple EMS companies.
The Camp Cadet program is NOT in any way intended to serve as a "Boot Camp" for your child, and is NOT a solution for discipline problems within your home or school environment. Applicants accepted into the Camp Cadet program MAY BE REMOVED AT ANY TIME if they display repeated negative behavior considered to be disruptive or contrary to the goals of Camp Cadet.
