Meadowcroft Day Camp
earth... water... sun...
forest... people... to be!
Norwell, Massachusetts
Staff & Counselors
Part of what makes Meadowcroft Day Camp so unique is the group of people who make it all possible. The extensive talent and expertise that every staff member boasts is not only unique, but simply amazing. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and knowledable staff whether it be in the nurse's station, at the main office, or at the arts and crafts table.
The Directors of Meadowcroft Day Camp
Jim Kelly, M.Ed.
Eileen Kelly, B.Arch.
PRESCHOOL HEAD COUNSELORS
DEBRA RIORDAN – Lesley College,B.A. Early Childhood, Norwell School Aide, LPS Lead Teacher, Preschool Director 1 OCCS Certified, Yoga Teacher Certified, loves children!
NEELAM JAN –G.G.College of D.J. Khan (Pakistan), Gomac Univ. of Pakistan B.S., ABA Cert,.Asst. Teacher Hingham, &Mom, 5yrs @ camp!
COUNSELORS IN THE PRESCHOOL:
RENEE RUDOLPH- B.A. Teachers Training College Johannesburg, S.Africa, U Mass. Physic., Religious Teacher Sha’aray Shalom, teacher “83-95 Derby Academy, Literacy Program Dorchester, Pre School Teacher Brookline, Winchester, Scituate Montessori, etc. and mother of 2 great young men!
JUNIOR HEAD COUNSELOR
KIMBERLY COMER – Bridgewater State B.S. Early Ed., Fitchburg State M.Ed., Teacher Milton Schools, 3 yrs. @ Meadowcroft!
COUNSELORS IN THE JUNIORS:
MARIA GORE Suffolk Univ. B.S., CPR, Church School teacher, Mom 2 boys, loves crafts, kayaks, & outdoors
ALEXANDRA RICCIUTI – Bridgewater State College, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Dance-Instructor, Student Mentor, Math Tutor
JENNIFER MUI – B.A. Univ. Rhode Island w/ distinction, Cert. Preschool Teacher, Aide Hingham Schools, Psi Chi Nat’l Honor Society of Psychology, Mom of 1 son!
INTERMEDIATE HEAD COUNSELOR
MICHAEL MURPHY- B.S.B.A. Criminal Justice, Nichols College Dean's List. Instructional Asst. Sharon Schools, 17th year at Meadowcroft, loves to talk & listen!
COUNSELORS IN THE INTERMEDIATES:
SAMANTHA CURTIN-Bryant Univ.,Bryant Rugby, Colleges against cancer, Wey. H.S/Honors, AP, Volunteer Wey. Health Care, 10th Year @ Meadowcroft
SAM BANKS- Bridgewater State, Nat’l honor,Outstanding Achiev. Power Systems, MVP Lacrosse, Gold Metal Latin, Pres. Ed Award Academic Achievement, Sr. Life, WSI, CPR,First Aid, Pres. Ed Award Academic Achievement, 10 yrs.@ camp
JENNIFER KENDRIGAN- B.A. Providence College, M.Ed. Lesley University, teacher grades K-5. Habitat for Humanity, Tennis, Soccer, Sailing, Westford Academy Sportsmanship Award- Cross Country.
SENIOR HEAD COUNSELOR
BETH FAHEY- BS/Framingham State in Elem. Ed.. MED, Cambridge College, Physical Education Teacher, Milton Public Schools.. CPR cert, Mother of 4. Loves children of all ages; sports enthusiast, 4 years @ Meadowcroft.
COUNSELORS IN THE SENIORS:
ETELVINA MONTEIRO – U.Mass B.A., Psych., Bilingual Teacher, Sub. Teacher Boston Public Schools – Science & Social Studies, Caritas Laboure College Nursing,
BRYAN KELLY – Hamilton College, Men’s Hockey, BC High Honors, State Champs 06,07, Hobey Baker Award, Pomfret Prep, Nat’l Honor, Capt. Varsity Hockey, Luciano Award, , Scholar Athlete, Varsity Lacrosse, 14th Yr. @ Meadowcroft
LEIGH SULLIVAN- U Mass Amherst, Marshfield H.S. Grad. w/ Honors and Advanced Placement Classes. Sports Enthusiast, Childcare CPR certified
C.I.T’S - HEAD COUNSELORS
KELLEY MOLLOY Univ. Mass; M.Ed. Geology/Ed. B.S.; Deans List; Grad. Program; WSI,CPR Prof. Rescuer;Lifeguard; First Aid/AED; 9th yr @ Meadowcroft. Loves the CITs
MINDY QUIGLEY Fitchburg State M.Ed candidate, Bridgewater State BS dual major Elem.Ed, English, Univ.Pittsburg Semester @ Sea, CPR, First Aid, WSI, Sr.Life,Teacher Pembroke Schools
POOL DIRECTORS
ELEANOR WATERMAN Penn. State Univ., B.S. Elem. Ed.; Retired Nursery School Dir/Teacher. CPR; First Aid; W.S.I.; CPO; Red Cross Swimming Instructor for 30years; at Meadowcroft for 37 years!!! …and 4 grandchildren!!
GINNY MAREE Kansas State/B.S./Phy. Ed./Elem. Ed.; Dean's List. S.U.N.Y., A.A.S. Nursery Ed. ,Norwell Schools-Teacher Aide; Norwell Police Dept. Girl Scout Leader. Council Trainer; W.S.I.; CPR; 1st Aid; Small Craft Safety; Life time Honor Girl scouts, 20th year at Camp.
ASST.DIRECTOR:HOLLY MAREE TATE Bridgewater State College; B.S. M.Ed. cum laude; teacher Brockton Schools, Lifeguard; CPR; 1st Aid; W.S.I.; Cert. Childcare; 20th year at Meadowcroft.
POOL COUNSELORS:
EXTENDED CARE AND POOL: CAROLJO HURLEY U Mass B.A. , Lic. Daycare provider, Cert. 1stAid, CPR, WSI, Former Swim Team Captain, ran 2 marathons, Mom of 3 boys!
SHANNON O’LEARY- Boston College, Fontbonne Academy , WSI, Sr. Lifeguard, CPR First Aid Cert.
KEVIN ROSENBERG – Hofstra Univ., Hingham HS, Band, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, & Symphony Orch., WSI, Lifeguard Cert., CPR, AHA, 15th Year at Meadowcroft.
JUNIOR COUNSELORS AT THE POOL:
CHRISTOPHER PARENTEAU
Scituate HS, Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR AED Cert. Lacrosse, Football
CALLIANNE HARBERT
Hingham HS lifeguard, First Aid ,CPR AED Cert. Honor Student 13th yr
at camp
SPECIALISTS
ART: LAURA HURLEY: BFA James Madison Univ. School of Media Arts & Design, Kappi Pi Honors, Relay for Life, Breast Cancer Walk, loves working with children & family.
CRAFTS: NICOLE SULLIVAN- Clark Univ., Nat’l honor, Varsity Volleyball, 11 Yrs.@ Meadowcroft
GYMNASTICS: JANE COHEN Northeastern Univ., Magna Cum Laude Graduate; Norwell Public Schools Special Needs Aide, Gymnastics Instructor, Ph.D. in Motherhood.
ARCHERY/GOLF: CAMDEN CLARK Conn. College, Pomfret School, Berwick Academy, Conn.Coll Hockey
MUSIC: CHRISTOPHER SWEENEY – Berklee College of Music, Music Ed Major, Guitar and Saxophone musician, instrumental private lesson teacher, Soccer referee coach & player
RECREATION – BARBARA McKINNON – Aquinas Jr. College, 27 years in Business, Mother of 2, Aide in Norwell Schools loves family, spinning, gardening, & reading.
SCIENCE/NATURE: HEATHER CONWAY- Rensselaer Polytechnical Institute, Norwell H.S.AP, Nat’l Honor, Principal & Art Awards, Nat’l Honor, Robotics Team Nat’l Finalist, 14th Year @ Camp!
SOCCER: SHAWN MURPHY - B.S. Endicott College Criminal Justice. Lacrosse Team (14th in USA). 15 yrs @ Meadowcroft!
TENNIS: KAREN MCGRATH - BA/Providence College, Milton School Teacher past 23 years. 2006 “Teacher of the Year” Milton Public Schools! Mother of 2.; Fontbonne Academy Asst. Varsity Hockey Coach, Loves the outdoors, sports & people!
VIDEO/THEATER- KATIE HUGHES- Univ. Vermont, UVM Crew & Orchestra, Hingham HS Grad. 16th Year @ Meadowcroft!
WOODWORKING: ROB O’LEARY- Providence College Engineer/Physics, Men’s Rugby, Grad.B. C High; Nat‘l Honor; Key Society; Weymouth Youth Hockey and Soccer; 10th year at Meadowcroft.
ADMINISTRATION:
MARY KELLY - Quincy College, Director Methodist Nursery school; Director of Pre-School Qualified. CPR; First Aid certified; 13th year @ Meadowcroft. Mother of 2
ALISE FANDEL -U. Mass. B.A. Early Childhood Education; Spec.Ed Para Prof., Outdoor enthusiast. Lead Preschool Teacher; First Aid/CPR certified. Mother of 2, 9 yrs.@ Meadowcroft.
NURSE ANDREA DOHERTY
BSN Emmanuel College, Suma Cum Laude, LaBoure College/ R.N.Degree. Quincy College/Early Childhood Education Degree. Nurse Boston Public Schools. CPR certified; Mother of 2, loves children!
JUNIOR COUNSELORS
CAROLINE FAHEY in Crafts –Milton HS Honor Student, Softball, Soccer, Track, 4 years @ Meadowcroft
KELLY FAHEY in Art/Floats- Milton HS, Softball, Basketball, Soccer, Scholar Athlete, 4 yrs. @ Meadowcroft
KAITLYNN O’LEARY in Juniors – Notre Dame Academy, Key Club, Campus Ministry, Teens Acting for Social Change, Dance and Ski Teams, 10 years @ Meadowcroft.