| Joe Agnew |
Fitness/Aerobics Director |
| Joe graduated from SUNY Cortland with a degree in Physical Education and Fitness Development. He is a teacher and Certified Personal Trainer. During the winter, he is a master's candidate for Physical Education. This is Joe's 4th summer as Bryn Mawr's Fitness Director. |
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| Michele Beus |
Director of Arts and Crafts |
| Michele graduated from Northern Arizona University and certified as a public school teacher soon after. Simultaneously, she received her Elementary Montessori Teaching Certificate from the National Center for Montessori Education from training programs in Texas and California. She has been teaching ever since, predominantly with students from age 5 to 12 in private and public schools. Michele teaches 5th and 6th graders during the school year. 2011 will be Michele's 10th year at camp. |
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| Gary Brown |
Director of Lake, Water Ski, and Pool Complex |
| Gary holds a Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Concord College. He recently retired from teaching and coaching in the nearby Wallenpaupack Area School District. He is a certified Water Safety Instructor, Life Guard Trainer, and Life Guard, as well as a PIAA basketball official. A Honesdale native, Gary is returning for his 44th summer in camping and his 21st summer as Bryn Mawr's Waterfront Director. |
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| Josh Budler |
Director of Tennis |
| osh returns for his 9th summer at Bryn Mawr from Concordia University in Nebraska, where he graduated with a degree in sport management and business administration. Josh works year-round for Bryn Mawr Mountain Retreat and Conference Center. When he's not on the tennis court, Josh loves to play soccer and go fishing. He recently married Group Leader, Sheema Nanani. |
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| April Callis |
Director of Riding Emeritus |
| April holds a Bachelor's Degree from Sweet Briar College and a Master's Degree from the University of Kentucky. She is defending her dissertation this summer as a PhD candidate at Purdue University, focusing on Anthropology and Women's Studies. An experienced rider, horse owner, barn manager, horse trainer, and judge, April has been on horseback for most of her life. She has been involved in hunt seat riding for over 20 years. For more than ten years, she has taught private and group lessons for students' ages 6 to 60, from beginners to experienced show riders. April has worked at several camps as a riding instructor and has directed her own programs at a local farm. She is pleased to be joining the LBMC staff for the 5th time this summer. |
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| Adrian Carver |
Assistant Director of Gymnastics |
| Adrian comes to camp for his 3rd summer at Bryn Mawr after graduating from the University of New Mexico, where he studied Spanish and International Business. He has 14 years of experience, with more than 10 in competition. He has competed locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. Adrian has also served as Head Coach and Program Director for a competitive compulsory gymnastics team. |
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| Madison Chylik |
Director of Volleyball |
| Madison graduated from Thiel College this May, where she studied Elementary Education. She has been playing volleyball for over 10 years, and competed on the collegiate level. Madison was the captain of her team for all four years, and was recognized as MVP. She has been awarded first and second team recognition, and was selected as an Academic All-America this year by Cosida and ESPA, The Magazine. In past summers, Madison has help run volleyball programs for middle school and high school aged athletes, but cannot wait to join our staff this summer! |
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| Maddie Dakin |
Pool Director |
| Maddie returns to camp for her second summer at Bryn Mawr, with a BA in Sports Studies from Southampton Solvent University. She has been an avid swimmer since a young age, and even made the National Swimming Team at the age of 15. She volunteers at local schools, teaching Physical Education classes to girls and boys between 5 and 11 years of age. She is enthusiastic about her first year in a leadership role, after her fabulous summer in aquatics last year. |
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| Brianne Dishong |
Director of Lacrosse |
| Brianne recently completed her senior year at Slippery Rock University, where she majored in Communications. She plans to continue her education in the fall, earning a Masters in Counseling Education. She has played lacrosse for eight years, throughout her high school and college careers. She was a three year varsity player and captain in high school, and continued on to Slippery Rock where she was a four year letter winner. Brianne has received ALL-PSAC twice, and All Region awards twice from DII Slippery Rock. |
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| Steve Ellis |
Director of Soccer |
| Steve is a native of England who now resides in New Jersey during the winter months. Naturally, he has been playing soccer since a very young age, and played throughout college. He has been coaching soccer since 1997 for middle school and high school aged athletes. During the school year, Steve is currently a girl's soccer coach for U-9 and U-10 travel team programs through Advanced Total Soccer. He is excited to help our girls develop their soccer skills on the field this summer. |
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| Darby Hall |
Assistant Riding Director |
| Darby will be joining us for her 2nd summer in our riding program. She is a recent graduate of Saint Mary of the Woods College in the Equine Studies program. She has been riding horses since she was 6 years old and started doing it competitively when she was 8. In addition to her major, Darby was a member of the equine hunt seat team. At school she is the Horseshow Manager, in charge of about 30 girls in preparation for each horseshow. She loves working at the barn with the horses! |
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| Gil Hamilton |
Director of Ropes |
| In his 4th summer at Bryn Mawr, Gil is a native of Portland, Oregon, and a recent graduate at Oregon College of Art and Craft with a degree in Ceramics. When he is not busy in the art studio, Gil spends his time rock climbing all over the country. He is well trained in the techniques of the sport and is looking forward to sharing these skills with the campers. He is pursuing a career as a high school ceramics teacher. |
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| Tatiana Hart |
Director of Riding |
| Tatiana studied at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she recently graduated with a degree in Environmental Geology. She has been riding for much of her life, and is trained with much experience in equestrian activities. Tatiana has lead equestrian camps for riders of all ages and has volunteered at many therapeutic riding clinics. She spent the past two summers as the Assistant Director of Riding, and returns for her first as the Director. |
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| Nicole Jarvis |
Lake Director |
| Nicole attends Central Washington University. She has spent a lot of time around sports, including swimming, basketball, soccer, and softball. Nicole spent the past two summers as an aquatics staff member and senior camp counselor. This is Nicole's 3rd summer at Bryn Mawr, and we are exceptionally excited to have her as our Lake Director this summer. |
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| Jessica Jordan |
Director of Ceramics |
| Jessica recently completed her senior year at SUNY New Paltz where she studied Art Education and Ceramics. She dreams of becoming an art teacher and ceramic artist. Jessica has experience teaching students grades K-12, as she has assisted and observed many art classes. Jessica returns to camp as our Ceramics Director after being the Jewelry Director last summer. She is very excited to continue to share her talents with our campers! |
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| Karin Kazinksi |
Director of Archery |
| Karin lives in Honesdale year-round with her two sons, Seth and Ethan, where she assists at the Bryn Mawr Mountain Retreat and Conference Center. She has a degree in Outdoor Recreation from Middle Tennessee State University. Karin has 12 years of camp/recreation experience, including working with Adventure and Archery Programs. We are excited to welcome her to our summer staff this year. |
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| Eden Kostick |
Dance Director |
| A theatre and dance major from Wells College, Eden joins us for her third summer from her home in Pasadena, bringing with her a passion for dance. She has studied dance since she was very young and has a strong technical background in ballet, modern, and jazz. Eden has worked with students of various ages, teaching workshops in creative movement and tutoring ballet. She has also choreographed numerous productions and served as the co-producer of the student dance concert at her school. |
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| Brandon Loos |
Director of Jewelry |
| Brandon recently graduated from Oregon College of Art and Craft where he received a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Ceramics. He is looking to pursue a Masters of Fine Arts in the near future and open a studio for working in design and sculpture. His strong foundations for jewelry are apparent in his impressive metal-smithing training. In past summers, Brandon has had his fair share of camping experience in Colorado where he also spent his time working with youngsters. |
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| Daria Maidenbaum |
Director of Drama |
| Daria was a former camper for 7 summers and returns to camp this summer for her second year as our Drama Director. She graduated from Syracuse University in 2010 with a BFA in Stage Management with a concentration in Technical Direction. She has stage managed over 10 productions, including a production in the New York Fringe Festival, as well as a world premiere of a new play in Lockerbie, Scotland. Daria spent this past year as an apprentice at the Walnut Street Theater in Philadelphia. |
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| Suzette "Pochi" Melendez |
Director of General Tennis |
| Since Suzette was 5 years old, she has been involved in sports, especially tennis and basketball. Her devotion earned her a scholarship in both sports to the University of Puerto Rico, where she received a degree in Biology Education. She is currently a teacher. This is her 6th year at camp and her 4th as the Director of General Tennis. |
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| Victor Otero |
Assistant Director of General Tennis |
| Victor is in his 4th year at camp. He is studying Physical Education at the University of Puerto Rico. He is extremely passionate about tennis and has been playing nationally since he was 10 years old. He attended the Jr. Olympics and Nationals in both Arizona and Puerto Rico. Since his competitive years have started to settle down, Victor has coached tennis players from ages 4 to 18. |
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| Tulissa Parsons |
Director of Glass |
| Tulissa is a recent graduate of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia with a Bachelor in Fine Arts focused on Metal and Glass craft. She is very passionate about crafts, and has specifically focused her interests on glass. Throughout her four years of college she worked as a studio monitor for the glass department, where she assisted students of all ages. She has taught many introductory glass classes in the past, and is very enthusiastic about sharing her passion for the trade with our girls in the glass studio. |
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| Jenn Pirente |
Director of Basketball |
| Jenn, a recent graduate of Wesminster College, has been playing sports all of her life. Growing up, she focused primarily on soccer and basketball, leading both school teams in points and assists. During the year, Jenn is the Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at Millikin University. With her dedication to positive attitude and her goal to help all those around her succeed, Jenn is very excited to lead our basketball program this summer. |
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| Michael Smith |
Director of Tennis Plus |
| Michael just completed his senior year at Central Alabama Community College, where he majored in Criminal Justice and played tennis on a scholarship. He played four years of varsity tennis in high school and has experience in teaching tennis privately and at other camps. Michael will be joining the LBMC staff for the 4th time this summer. |
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| Lacy Stanton |
Director of Softball |
| Lacy is so pleased to be returning to LBMC for her 6th summer in 2011. Previously, she was an LBMC softball counselor, working in the Upper Junior age group and has been in her current position for five summers. A graduate of SUNY Cortland, Lacy is a PE teacher and graduate student. Lacy is currently certified to teach K-12. |
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| Ty Widman |
Director of Adventure Challenge |
| The latest in a long line of Widmans, Ty is a 7th year staff member. He graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Communications. Ty is an avid athlete and is excited to lead the Ropes Program again this summer. Ty works year-round at the Bryn Mawr Mountain Conference Center and will be returning for his fourth summer in a leadership position. |
