Summer 2021 Staff
Fox Counselor
Jera
My name is Jera, I use they/ them pronouns. I’m one of the Fox Counselors this year! This summer, I will be teaching a lot of nature classes! I have been coming to Camp Glen Brook since I was about 2 years old, which makes it about 16 years! I’ve kept coming back to Glen Brook because I love the friends and community that I have found here, and I want to be able to pass that onto younger generations! A lot of what I have to share are my years of experience here.
Fox Counselor
Markos
My name is Markos and I use he/him pronouns. I am the other Fox counselor. This summer I will be teaching Nature and Swimming classes. This will be my ninth summer! Glen Brook and Waldorf education (which I went to from K-12) had a big effect on who I am today.I have been coming to Glen Brook since I was nine. I still remember my counselor and CIT, and how they interacted with my group. I’ve been in the shoes of a fox camper, so I will be able to harness that experience and apply it to everything we do together. I will be teaching nature classes to the foxes through my love of games and the outdoors.
Fox CIT
Bella
Hi! My name is Isabella, but I go by Bella! I use she/her pronouns. This summer, I’ll be helping take care of the Foxes as their CIT. I was a camper for four years, went to winter camp a couple of years, and have been coming back to Glen Brook annually for school trips since I was 7. I always leave Glen Brook loving myself and others a little bit more. Being here relieves my stress and overall, makes me a better person. I’m excited to share my stories, experiences, love, understanding, and earnest care.
Fox & Otter CIT
Abe
My name is Abe and I use he/him pronouns. This summer I will be one of the Fox and Otter CITs. I will be accompanying my cabin groups to their activities and making sure that they have the best experience possible this summer. I’ll be supporting them and assisting the counselors anyway I can. I was a camper at Glen Brook for 6 years and this is my first year as a CIT! Glen Brook has always been like a second home to me and has always resulted in magical summers year after year. I want to help new campers have the same wonderful experience I did. I just want to help support the campers in whichever way they need and help bring them a summer that they will look back on fondly.
Otter Counselor
Emenigi
My name is Emenigi and I use he/ him pronouns. I am one of the Otter counselors. This summer I will be teaching sports and games classes for the younger cabin groups. Glen Brook is a place I can call home. I can’t wait to show my campers the magic that makes Glen Brook such a great place to play and explore.
Otter Counselor
Indie
My name is Indie and my pronouns are she/her. My position this summer is Otter Counselor. I am working primarily as a cabin counselor, so will be spending the majority of my time facilitating/teaching a variety of skills and activities to my specific cabin group. I will also be co-leading the sports and art class rotations to the younger students where emphasis will be on collaborative and cooperative community building. This is my second year at Glenbrook. I was a camper in 2016 and have such fond memories of my time here, now that I am returning as a counselor this year! I am a lifelong Waldorf student, former Glenbrook camper, and aspiring teacher who loves spending time outdoors and working with children. I chose to work at Glenbrook this summer as a counselor because the inclusive environment, diverse curriculum of activities, collaborative community building, and creative outdoor learning emulate the values and qualities I was raised with and want to foster in my work with children. I have a lot to share with Glenbrook this year. I have a lot of experience working with children both in the familial, school, and camp setting and so want to bring this experience to my work here this summer. I also have a lot of experience both learning and working in a Waldorf environment so am well versed in the values, qualities, and skills that philosophy strives to convey with the world. And above all, I come with lots of love in my heart to be here and to be a part of this community and so want to share that love and gratitude with everyone I meet this summer: campers, staff, and families alike, to welcome them into the nurturing Glenbrook community fold.
Otter CIT
Grace
My name is Grace and I use she/her/hers pronouns. I am one of the Otter CITs. This summer, I will be helping out with activities and chores whenever I am needed. This summer will be my 7th summer at Glen Brook. I started as an Otter myself and went all the way through Falcon. My favorite memories and friendships were made at Glen Brook and as a CIT, I aspire to be like the role models I had as a camper. I am thrilled to share my passion for team work and community building and I can’t wait to inspire the next generation of Glen Brook staff.
Raccoon Counselor
Romeek
My name is Romeek and I use he/him pronouns. I am one of the Raccoon counselors! I am teaching games classes for Raccoons, Otters, and Foxes. I’ve been at Glenbrook for 9 years now. Through ups and downs, I’ve had to overcome many challenges in my life, but when I’m at Glenbrook it feels like I’m in paradise and all my problems stand still while I’m at camp. You can expect that your child shall leave happy, healthy, with a positive Glenbrook experience and a hope to come back next year!
Raccoon Counselor
Sarah
My name is Sarah and I use she/her pronouns. I am a Raccoon counselor. I’ll be assisting my co-counselor with games classes for the younger cabin groups. I’ve been both a camper and a CIT over the past three years. I’ve made a lot of friends here and I’m excited to share what I’ve learned over the years. I am bringing the care of a sister, the jokes of a friend, and the enthusiasm of a summer counselor!
Raccoon CIT
Hannah
My name is Hannah and I use she/her pronouns. I am the Racoon CIT. I have been coming to Glen Brook for 8 years! I had a great experience as a camper and can’t wait to share that with my cabin group. I plan on sharing my love of the outdoors, desire to learn, and friendship bracelet making skills.
Eagle Counselor
Bella
My name is Bella Brodsky and I use she/her pronouns. I am an Eagle co-counselor! I will be teaching nature electives throughout the summer. I’ve been coming to Glen Brook as a camper since I was 8. I was a CIT, gapper, and now counselor. Glen Brook is home for me! Glen Brook holds values close to my heart, so being in community here is incredibly fulfilling, powerful, and empowering. I want to share kindness, love, and an enthusiasm for the outdoors and cultivating a relationship with the Earth.
Eagle Counselor
Amit
My name is Amit and I use he/him pronouns. I am an Eagle counselor! I will be teaching games and sports classes. I have been going to summer camp at Glen Brook for 9 summers. Being here helps foster a sense of responsibility to yourself, your environment, and your community. Every summer after Glen Brook I would always return more mature than I had come. Now, as a counselor, I hope to inspire that same growth in children. I have to share a positive sense of competitiveness in games and sports, playful laughter and energy, and a love for all things Glen Brook.
Eagle CIT
Stella
My name is Stella, my preferred pronouns are she/her/hers. I have come to Glen Brook for eight summers! Glen Brook is more than a summer camp, it’s my second home and everyone here is like my second family. Growing up and coming to Glen Brook every summer is something I really cherish. My hope this summer is to be as good a CIT as all my previous ones. Also, I’m super excited to be here this summer!
Deer Counselor
Luca
Hey There! My name is Luca and I use he/him pronouns. I will be a Deer counselor this summer. I’ll be teaching coming classes and electives, like diving! I’ve been coming to Glen Brook for a number of years now, my first time was for my 3rd grade class trip. Ever since I started coming to Glen Brook I’ve made great memories, I’m excited to make more with my campers. I can’t wait to get another fun-filled summer started.
Deer CIT
Jake
My name is Jake, I use he/him pronouns. This summer I’ll be helping to take care of the Deer as their CIT! I’ll be assisting with classes and in the cabin. I’ve been coming to Glen Brook practically my whole life, starting from when I was around 5. Personally, I came back to Glen Brook because of all the great memories I have here from when I was a camper and I feel it’s my responsibility to make sure my campers foster their own wonderful memories. I want to share the Glen Brook experience I had when I was a kid since it had such an impact on the rest of my life. I also want to share laughs and have an overall great summer.
Deer Counselor
Dounya
My name is Dounya and I use she/her pronouns. I’ll be the Deer counselor this summer! I’ll be leading electives for campers as well as lifeguarding for the waterfront. This is my 10th year at Glen Brook and I am filled with fond memories from my year as a camper. I chose Glen Brook because of the life long friendships and being able to explore the outdoors. I am so excited to share the Glen Brook spirit and welcome campers to this wonderful community.
Deer CIT
Maia
My name is Maia and my pronouns are she/her/hers. This is my eighth summer at Glen Brook and I will be the one of the Deer CITs. I will be helping out with lifeguarding and other activities. I love being at Glen Brook because it is a place where I can enjoy being present and connecting with people in the vibrant camp community. I enjoy working with children andI look forward to sharing the summer with campers in this beautiful place.
Lynx Counselor
Danyel
My name is Danyel and I’m the Lynx counselor this summer. I use he/him pronouns. I’ll be teaching archery and an assortment of electives. I started as a camper in 2010 and have been a staff member since 2017. Glen Brook was a safe haven for me as a child and easily the highlight of each and every year, so to help create that experience for others is really important to me. If I can impart a little wisdom and be a role model for kids going right from quarantine into a major transitional period of their lives then I’ll be satisfied 🙂
Lynx Counselor
Jess
My name is Jess and I use she/her pronouns. I am a Lynx Counselor! This summer, I will be leading the arts elective. This is my very first time at Glen Brook and I am very excited to join such a wonderful community! I chose to come to Glen Brook this summer because from everything I’ve heard about Waldorf education and this camp, it seems like something I wanted to be a part of. I want to share my enthusiasm for having fun and my passion for crafting. I can’t wait to get started.
Lynx CIT
Jordan
My name is Jordan. My pronouns are she/her. This summer I will be working as the Lynx CIT. I’ll be helping out the Lynx counselors as well as possibly leading a few games classes and some fun electives. I have been attending Glen Brook summer camp since Raccoon year. I have also been to Winter camp and have gone on many class trips, as I am a Waldorf student. Glen Brook in a lot of ways is like my second home, the people here are like a family. Working here this summer is my small way of giving back to this amazing place. I would love to share my experiences as a camper and make great memories this summer.
Bear Counselor
Rose
My name is Rose Gibney and I use she/her pronouns. I am one of the Leaders for the new Bear program this summer. I will be helping to facilitate all Bear related projects. I will also occasionally teach a Salsa/Bachata dance elective! I have been coming to Glen Brook since 2005 as a staff kid, camper, CIT, and counselor. Camp Glen Brook has given me opportunities to grow, change, and share many aspects of myself. Camp Glen Brook has provided me with a home away from home and a space to embrace the natural world in all aspects of daily life. The values that Glen Brook holds near and dear are similar to mine and the mission to “leave the world a little better than the way we found it” is the perfect framework for Camp Glen Brook summer camp. I hope to provide campers with the same great experiences I received as a camper. I plan to create opportunities for campers to rise to the occasion and allow space for personal and group growth. I am so excited for an incredible summer!
Bear Counselor
Luc
My name is Luc and I use he/him pronouns. This summer, I’ll be a go-counselor for Glen Brook’s new age group, the Bears. I’m so excited to be a part of this program’s development! I have been coming to Glen Brook since I was a Deer, seven years ago. I love the senses of community and serenity I get from coming to Glen Brook. I really hope I can share those with new campers, as my counselors did for me. I also look forward to sharing my attention to detail and listening skills with the camp community.
Bear CIT
Tallulah
My name is Tallulah and I use she/ they pronouns interchangeably. This summer I will be the Bear CIT. I’ve been spending my summers at Glen Brook for the last 8 years. I love Glen Brook because of the genuine love for each member of the community and for the natural environment that has been fostered here. I have many gifts to share with others. My compassion and love which are driving forces in my daily life.
Falcon Leader
Joe
My name is Joe, my pronouns are He/Him/His. My role at Glen Brook this year is Falcon Leader and together with Hope my Co-Leader (read more about here on the core staff page: glenbrook.org/staff), we will be taking the Falcons on a canoe and backpacking trip into the beautiful wilderness of New England. My many experiences at Camp Glen Brook over the years, as well as my 12 years in a Waldorf school have provided me with all the inspiration and practice to help cultivate and provide an immersive and meaningful experience for our Falcons this summer. My own interests include playing the guitar and cello, as well as photography and generally being outside. I currently attend SUNY Albany, where I am pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science and Applied Math. My intention is to teach math in a Waldorf school upon graduation, as well as continuing to pursue my passion in music on the side. I look forwards to welcoming your teenagers into Falcon camp this summer, where Hope and I will provide a safe environment for them to push themselves and experience the outdoors in a way they have never had the chance to before.
Art Teacher
Aeven
My name is Aeven and I use she/they pronouns interchangeably. I’ll be teaching art this summer. I’ll be working mostly with the younger groups — Foxes, Otters, and Raccoons. This is my tenth summer at Glen Brook and my first summer as a counselor. Glen Brook is the place where I feel most in tune with myself and with the world. I’m so delighted to be here.
Woodshop Teacher
Tobias
My name is Tobias. I use he/him pronouns. I will be the woodworking instructor at Glen Brook this summer. I am hoping to not only teach the campers woodworking skills but also give them a stronger connection and understanding of wood as a material. This is my first year at Glen Brook’s summer camp, though I did go on a few class trips to Glen Brook in middle school. I really value the experience of nature that Glen Brook provides for children and hope to help continue this wonderful tradition. This summer, I hope to share a love for nature and being creative.
Art Teacher
Ava
My name is Ava and I use they/them pronouns! I am the art teacher this summer, I will be teaching art concentration classes for the eagles, deer, and lynx. I will be primarily focusing on drawing, sketch booking, and painting skills. I started coming to Glen Brook as a camper five years ago, and loved it so much I just kept coming back. Glen Brook is my home away from home and it has such a different environment from my home in Los Angeles, so being here is like a breath of fresh air. I have lots of experience with creating art and attending art classes, and I also enjoy working with young people.
Performance Teacher
Sydney
My name is Sydney, my pronouns are she/her. I am the performance teacher. This summer I will be teaching campers the fundamentals of acting and performing through collaborative games and exercises. We will work with improvisation, talking and listening, abstraction and more, which will all lead to the campers devising their own piece of theatre to take home with them. This is my first year as a staff member at Glen Brook, however I am a former Summer and Winter camper, and have been coming to Glen Brook through The Waldorf School of Garden City on class trips since I was very young. For me, Glen Brook has become a second home and a sort of respite from the fast-paced environment of New York City, where I am currently attending college. The combination of the environment, the people, and strong sense of community have made Glen Brook a place I want to come back to for as long as I can. I hope to share my passion, my energy, and love for theatre with the campers and staff. I also aim to teach compassion and empathy through storytelling in hopes that the campers will leave with more understanding, acceptance, and love to bring to their communities.
Activity Specialist
Glenna
My name is Glenna and I use she / they pronouns. As the Activity Specialist this summer, I will be teaching various activities including musical instrument building, music practices, games, assisting with high ropes, and helping prepare and outfit campers for their trips.I first came to Camp Glen Brook as a Deer in 2011, returned twice as a Falcon, and then as a CIT. Six years later, I’m back for the first time as a counselor. Glen Brook embodies the qualities of an engaged and caring community. After over a year of social distancing and relative disconnection from friends and families, I wanted to participate in growing the supportive community I felt as a camper. I am excited to share my love of music and nature with camp this summer, and to work to inspire a sense of communal responsibility in the ways we work and play.
