| Beth Argent |
Ceramics |
| Beth recently completed her undergraduate studies at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts where she majored in Craft and Material studies, with a focus in clay. Her ceramics experience involves wheel-throwing, hand-building, slip casting, and experimentation with dipping organic material into a porcelain slip. Beth is the treasurer of the Contemporary Crafts Society at her school, where she is responsible over 50 members. |
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| Leigh Lubas |
Cooking |
| Leigh recently completed her freshman year at Indiana University of Pennsylvania where she is majoring in Family and Consumer Science Education. Leigh has a natural love and desire to cook. Throughout middle school and high school, Leigh competed in many cook offs. Her specialties are deserts, including rice crispy treats, mini cakes, and cookies. She is excited to share her love for the kitchen with our girls this summer! |
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| Jillian Birnbaum |
Crafts |
| Jillian recently completed her sophomore year at Tulane University. During the year, she volunteers at an inner city school in New Orleans. Also, Jillian has worked as a counselor at Camp Sagemont where she assisted in the cooking, arts and crafts, and dance programs. She is excited about working in our crafts program for her 2nd summer at LBMC. |
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| Grace Francken |
Crafts |
| Grace, a recent graduate from Loyola College in Chicago, will be attending Law School in the fall. In her free time, Grace has a knack for creativity. She loves drawing, paper mache, making candle holders, and creating her own Halloween costumes. During the year, Grace works at a recreational center, teaching sports and conducting birthday parties for Pre-K through elementary aged kids. |
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| Ashli Smith |
Crafts |
| Ashley recently completed her freshman year at Flagler College, where she is majoring in History. Ashley has always has a love for arts and crafts. Last summer, she assisted an artist in Tampa, Florida, teaching a youth art camp focused on painting and ceramics. Ashli grew up going to camp, and is excited to share her experience with our girls in the cabin and in the SHAC. |
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| Erin Williams |
Crafts |
| Erin is studying history and dance at Bowling Green State University. She has experience as a camp counselor for 6th grade girls. Erin assisted with arts & crafts projects as well as athletics as a counselor, and looks forward to working with our girls this summer! |
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| Jackie McILhenny |
Glass and Jewelry |
| Jackie recently completed her studies in the Recreational Management program at Lock Haven University. Jackie spends much of her free time in photography, collage making, and jewelry making. As part of her studies, Jackie has acted as a counseloring role model for sixth grade girls. She is looking forward to sharing her love for creativity with our campers this summer! |
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| Thania Padilla |
Dance |
| Thania graduated from the University of Puerto Rico with a degree in theater. She recently opened her own dance studio near San Juan. She has been dancing in programs that perform at public venues across the country. Besides studying ballet and folklore, Thania has experience teaching dance groups to students. This is Thania's 2nd summer at LBMC. |
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| Allie Suchy |
Dance |
| Allie joins us for her second summer, as a recent graduate of Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education. Allie has always loved dancing and has been an assistant dance instructor for elementary students in her home town. We are very excited to have her join our dance staff this summer! |
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| Marta Watson |
Dance |
| Marta is going to be a junior at Otterbein College in Ohio, and will be joining us for her 8th summer. She has been dancing for over 10 years, and is currently pursuing a minor in Ballet. Marta is so excited to share her love for Bryn Mawr with our campers in the Dance program again this summer. Martha is also a relative of the Widman clan. |
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| Leila Djalalvand |
Drama/Piano |
| Leila comes to Bryn Mawr from the United Kingdom. She is our piano player and started playing the organ from a young age. She is great at reading music and has a lot of experience teaching both the piano or keyboard. She is currently working towards taking the Associate dance exam and will be a fully qualified dance teacher! We are excited to have Leila join our Drama staff! |
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| Nivia Marrero |
Drama |
| A native of Philadelphia, Nivia grew up in Puerto Rico and earned a BA in Education from the University of Puerto Rico in Rio Piedras. Throughout college, Nivia belonged to a theater group where she acted as costume assistant and director's assistant. Now, Nivia is a teacher's assistant in a local school district for Kindergarten through high school classes. In her free time, she teaches theater classes and volunteers at theater conferences near her hometown. |
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| Najah Muhammad |
Drama |
| Najah just completed her freshman year at Emerson College, where she plans to earn a BFA in Acting. She has been around theater productions since a young age, assisting her mother as a drama director since the ninth grade. In her studies, Najah has received qualifications to lead drama activities and performances, as she has experience in front of and behind the stage. |
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| Jessica Nemet |
Drama |
| A former 6-year Bryn Mawr camper, Jessica joins our staff this year following her freshman year at the University of Wisconsin. Jessica has always loved the arts. Since she was in high school, she has participated in numerous plays, building sets, cueing music and lights, and making props. Last summer, she worked at a performing arts camp where she helped 8 year old girls prepare for a performance of Aladdin. We are so excited to have Jessica back as a counselor this summer! |
