Metals and jewelry graduate, Rochester Institute of Technology. Pursuing masters in metals at Indiana University. Fifth summer heading Laurel metalsmithing. Work featured at TomFerreroStudio.com.
Rebecca Annand
Elkins Park, PA
Pursuing masters in fine arts. Graduate of Temple University's Tyler School of Art. Second Laurel summer on Metalsmithing staff.
Bev Beaulieu
Enola, PA
Senior metals major at Temple University's Tyler School of Art. Also an avid dancer.
Andrea Birnbaum
Sharon, MA
Colby College freshman. Ski-instructor and hebrew tutor in the winter. Mother and Uncle attended Laurel as campers in the 70's.
Julianne Hanna
Department Head
2nd year at camp
University of Central Michigan graduate. Completed four years of college-level ceramics training. Aspiring art teacher. Second summer on Laurel staff after brief sabbatical.
Samuel Foreman
Pittsburgh, PA
Lycoming College junior Art education major. Collegiate lacrosse player. Aspiring art teacher.
Rachel Cohn
Whitefish Bay, WI
Washington University of St. Louis sophomore architecture major. Experienced world-traveler.
Melissa Rickman
Bowling Green, KY
Western Kentucky University junior. Education major. Daughter of a potter… ceramics is "in her blood."
Ashley Kay Chaney
Department Head
1st year at camp
Education major at Mississippi State. Pre-school assistant and substitute teacher. Member of the American Association of Interior Design.
Marli Downing
Catlettsburg, KY
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Murray State University junior. Volunteer art instructor and experienced nanny. College student government Senator.
Lisa Pizarek
Watkinsville, GA
University of Georgia junior. Early childhood education major. High school varsity soccer captain.
Chris McInerney
Department Head
4th year at camp
Rhode Island School of Design graduate. Character and graphic design specialist. Spearheads Laurel’s ever-popular comic book illustration. Fourth Laurel summer.
Jen Baufield
Anoka, MN
University of Minnesota graduate in studio art and art history. Elementary school art instructor and volunteer for Free Arts Minnesota, an art program for underprivileged youth.
Kathryn Tracy
Department Head
3rd year at camp
Graduated Colorado State University. Elementary education tutor. Completed college level photo courses and maintains expansive portfolio. Third Laurel summer – first at the helm of photography.
Lindsey Bard
Sunny Isles, FL
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University of Florida sophomore and student ambassador. Former camper returning for 8th Laurel summer.
Elizabethtown College junior. Collegiate track star named to All-Conference team. DJ director of local college radio station.
Jeff Lehton
Costa Mesa, CA
University of California graduate. Weekly radio show features music and on-air interviews. Varsity high school baseball player with numerous all-league accolades.
