Carrie Hughey
Western Carolina University Alumni
Farm and Garden
6th year on staff
My name is Carrie Hughey. I am a Kindergarten - 5th Grade Agriculture teacher in Henderson County. I also help care for beef cattle when I am not teaching. I am so excited to be back at camp this year and have the ability to share my knowledge and skills with campers.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30
Personal Interests: I enjoy spending time outdoors, cooking, crafting, and spending time with family and friends.
When I have an hour of free time, I like to… Nap
Something you wouldn’t guess about me: I have a fear of birds!
The one thing that makes any day better: Coffee and words of encouragement
Best camp tradition? Challenge Day!
Favorite Evening Program? Corn Roast
The camp food I can’t wait to eat is… Poppy Seed Chicken
Item that I MUST bring to Camp with me: Water Bottle & Sunscreen
My go-to pump up song: Alive by Hillsong Young & Free
The best book I’ve read this year: The Stranger in the Lifeboat by Mitch Albom
My guilty pleasure: Stopping for a doughnut on my way home from work!
My favorite cheesy joke: What do you call a cow with a twitch? Beef Jerky
I wanted to work at Greystone because… It has such a special place heart that I just had to return!
The best thing about camp will be… Watching the girls grow and learn so much during their time at camp!