GAP PROGRAM DIRECTOR

MJ’s appreciation of the outdoors began as very young child on family camping trips, and she fell in love with summer camp as a 10-year-old. In fact, she credits that experience with launching her life’s work in camping and outdoor education. MJ received her degree in Recreation from Springfield College focusing on camp administration, environmental education, and youth development, and has actually worked in her field since she graduated! From the age of 25, MJ has directed a variety of camps and outdoor education programs including Girl Scout camps, Boston University’s Sargent Center, Aloha Camp, and Fleur de Lis Camp. As an active volunteer with the American Camp Association of New England and NH Camps Association, MJ has delighted in sharing her knowledge and experience, as well as continuing her own growth and development as a camp and outdoor education professional.

MJ passionately believes in the power of community connection and learning experientially. She loves working with young adults and children and helping people grow in their appreciation, knowledge and commitment to creating a better world for themselves, others, and the environment. MJ is excited to be part of the Glen Brook team that is dedicated and passionate about their work.

 In her free time, the outdoors is MJ’s favorite place to be whether it’s gardening or skiing, hiking in the woods, paddling on lakes, or boogie boarding in the ocean.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Forestry / Mindfulness / Philosophy

Mark grew up in Buffalo New York, where he spent summers on camping trips and at his childhood camp as a camper, CIT, nature teacher, and horseback riding instructor. He graduated from Bates College with a philosophy degree with a focus on ethics and morality, which speaks to the very heart of what we do here. Mark is always engaging people in conversations about applied philosophy regarding Glen Brook’s mission and ways to make the world a better place. Mark loves to explore the outdoors, and is passionate about the Glen Brook land. You’ll often find him exploring the forest excitedly with members of visiting groups or with his three children, or going on long bike rides.

FARM MANAGER

Sustainable Agriculture / Animal Care / Permaculture

Samuel was born and raised in Worcester, MA. After graduating high school he thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail, igniting a lifelong passion for nature and the outdoors. Samuel attended Anna Maria college and obtained a license to teach English. Over the following years Samuel would spend most summers hiking, completing treks such as the Continental Divide Trail, Pacific Northwest Trail, and many more, returning home as winter approached to teach for Worcester Public Schools. Eventually Samuel transitioned from his position as a teacher to managing a regenerative, no-till farm in Hopkinton, MA where he had been living and working part-time. It is Samuel’s profound love for both the natural world and education that bring him to Glen Brook as the Farm Manager.

FACILITIES MANAGER

Woodworking / Carpentry / Stewardship

Grant’s history with Glen Brook started with his first summer as a camper. After attaining a BA in Geography from the University of New Hampshire, Grant delved into theatrical construction in several union scene shops. He then completed a Masters in Education from Sunbridge College before taking a first-grade class through fourth grade at the Waldorf School of Philadelphia. From there he and his wife Jennifer moved to Glen Brook where they raised their two children. Grant loves driving in each day to work with colleagues he has known for years, and buildings he has known for decades. Grant feels that the best ways we take care of the camp are not dissimilar to how we should treat and care for one another as we seek to preserve and give new life to all places of self-discovery.

CULINARY DIRECTOR

Culinary Skills / Food Preservation / Butchery

Robyn was born and raised in Texas, and moved to New Hampshire with his family at the end of 2017. He and his wife Jessie have five children, and they have been in the Waldorf community since 2007. Robyn has been in the culinary world for 25 years as a certified chef and nutritionist. He always looks forward to helping Gappers learn how to create fresh meals from farm to table.

OFFICE MANAGER

Ropes Course / Fiber Arts / Blacksmithing

Ellen spent the summers of her childhood roaming her secret forest kingdom in southern Pennsylvania, and was drawn to working in outdoor education as a way to share the adventure, creativity and comfort that she found exploring the woods as a child. Ellen first came to Glen Brook as a Land Steward in 2012, and since then she has served in many capacities, Cabin Counselor, Ropes Director and Miscellaneous Doer of Jobs . She is excited to be behind the scenes in her current role as Office Manager to support all the magic and excitement of both Gap and summer camp through spreadsheets, emails, and data entry.