The American Adventure Service Corps
Get out and play
Greg Gillett has been in the adventure education industry for over 16 years. He is originally from South Africa and has worked for various Outward Bound schools around the U.S. and in Africa, including 9 years at the North Carolina Outward Bound School. He is a graduate of the University of Cape Town. He has a passion for working with and developing young people and helping them reach their potential. Greg helped start this Asheville TAASC program together with his wife, Beth Hockman and Mike Fischesser.
Asheville TAASC
Todd has over 10 years experience serving as an educator to young people. Although the bulk of his experience has occured in the outdoor setting - leading extended wilderness expeditions throughout the Southeast, Northwest, Costa Rica and Peru - he has also served two years in the traditional classroom teaching middle school science. When he is not outside or working with children he enjoys writing, playing and listening to good music.
Beth has over 18 years experience facilitating groups in the wilderness, 14 of those years with Outward Bound. She has taught all over the U.S and Africa. She has a master's degree in Experiential Education from Minnesota State University and is an independent facilitator of Love and Logic workshops. Her passion is sharing the wonders of wilderness travel, service learning and personal growth with all age groups
especially young people. Beth and her husband, Greg Gillett along with Mike Fischesser, started Asheville TAASC.
Connor has been in the adventure education industry for 21 (dog) years. A Border Collie by breed, Connor believes in the innate good of people, especially when they throws sticks or tennis balls. Connor loves hiking, mountain biking trips and swimming in mountain rivers and lakes. He just loves being outside working with the students, even if his boss doesn't pay so well. You can contact Connor directly at: connor.adventuredog@gmail.com
Beth Hockman
Director of Contract Courses
Our Staff
Greg Gillett
Program Director
Todd Durham
Program Manager
Connor
CFO
Contact us: 828-299-9844 / ashevilletaasc@gmail.com
