| Matt Nieman |
Program Director |
Nyack, New York |
Matt begins his third year as Program Director after five years directing our Apache campus. He combines athleticism, warmth, organization and creativity. A graduate of the Harvard School of Architecture, Matt previously worked at Hilltop Preparatory School in Philadelphia before joining our year-round family. Matt graduated from Washington University in St. Louis prior to attending Harvard. |
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| Warren Williams |
Assistant Director |
Newport, Rhode Island |
2008 marks Warren’s 29th Laurel summer! He has been involved in practically every aspect of camp and now returns for his eighth year as Assistant Director, responsible for Operations. Warren served as Dean of Students at a fine eastern prep school, and is now a teacher and coach at the St. George’s School in Newport, Rhode Island. |
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| Zack Pettijohn |
Program Assistant Director
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Aztec, New Mexico |
Zack teaches high school art and adventure in Aztec, New Mexico. A graduate of Drury College, Zack oversees our adventure program, comprised of Climbing, High Ropes, Mountain Biking and Tripping, and concurrently manages our Inter Arts department. He ensures each aspect of our highly structured adventure and arts programs is safe, exciting and fun. |
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| Aaron Pzena |
Assistant Program Director
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Short Hills, New Jersey |
| 2008 marks year #14 for Aaron at Camp Laurel. As a former camper, counselor and Assistant Campus Leader, Aaron draws on significant experience in organizing camp activities. This year he joins the program staff to help plan and lead camp events. Aaron is a graduate of the University of Michigan. |
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| Stacy Nation-Knapper |
Campus Administrator
| Farmington, ME |
Having served as our camp tutor in ’07, Stacy now moves into the lead role as our Campus Administrator, a position formerly known as the Parent Liaison. A staff member at the University of Maine and a resident of Mt. Vernon, Stacy will work closely with Jem and Debbie to address camper needs and will also oversee our academic and Bar and Bat Mitzvah tutoring programs. |
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| Corrie Mallery |
Campus Administrator
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Virginia Beach, Virginia |
This marks Corrie’s 11th Laurel summer. She has a Master’s in Psychology and is pursuing her doctorate in counseling at George Washington University. She will join the staff just prior to Visiting Day and will work closely with Stacy to manage parent and camper requests. |
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| Brad Lerman |
Operations Manager
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Boca Raton, Florida |
A veteran counselor in his fourth year working at camp, Brad assists Keith and Jem in many facets of camp management. Brad is a second year law student at the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law. He helps to enhance the Camp Laurel experience for all! |
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| Aaron Russell |
Operations and
Transportation Manager
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Lock Haven, Pennsylvania |
2008 is Laurel year #8 for “A-Russ.” He has moved this summer from our Head of Fitness to working with Brad to coordinate transportation and operational matters. Aaron is the Head Cross Country, Track and Field Coach at Lock Haven University in Pennsylvania. He was named NCAA East Region Cross Country and Track and Field Coach of the year in 2007. |
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| Michael Pashkow |
Program Assistant
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Port Jefferson, New York |
Michael is a former camper whose family history at Laurel dates back to 1990. A graduate of Lehigh University, Michael has served in many roles at camp, including Apache Specialist, General Athletics Staff and Bago counselor. This summer he moves to the program office where he will work closely with Matt Nieman on special events and camper and staff scheduling. |
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| Molly Goodwin |
Assistant Campus Administrator |
Providence, Rhode Island |
| Molly will work closely with Jem and Stacy managing the day-to-day needs of campers and parents. A senior at Trinity College, Molly was a Baxter counselor and member of the Laurel tennis staff last summer. |
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| Tristan Connett |
Events and Activities Manager |
Greenville, South Carolina |
| Tristan is one half of the dynamic Connett duo. After two terrific summers with our oldest girls in Bec, Tristan will take an active role organizing evening programs and assisting with all-camp special events. She will also continue her involvement with Laurel Athletics, serving as a key member in our girls athletic areas. A stand-out high school soccer player, Tristan will begin her senior year at the University of South Carolina this fall. |
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| Devin Gotham |
Program Consultant |
South Colton, New York |
| Devin “Devo” Gotham is the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at SUNY-Nazareth. A college basketball star, Devo has coached at Alfred, Williams College and MCLA. While not with us full-time in ’08, Devo remains an important part of the Laurel family – now and for years to come. |
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