Meet the Counselors

Now it's time to meet the amazing people that make the magic happen every day at Hitchcock Center camp: the counselors! These dedicated and talented staff work hard every day to make sure Hitchcock campers have fun learning experiences every day outdoors!

Alia

This is Alia's third year at the Hitchcock Center. She has
worked for Mass Audubon, Trustees of Reservations, the Turners Falls
Fishway and has had other teaching and naturalist jobs. Currently
during the school year she works at a private school as a science and
nature teacher for a kindergarten class. She studied various science
subjects at UMASS, has a Master's degree in Education from Antioch
University and is a cerfitified teacher. Alia loves to spend time outside
gardening, hiking, fishing and just hanging out in her yard in Worthington!

Keegan

This is Keegan's second summer as a camp counselor at the Hitchcock Center,
and fifth year as a camp counselor.  Keegan has been teaching elementary
schoolers since he was in Middle School. Graduating from Hampshire College
in 2008 with a degree in 'Kinetic Sculpture' he is gearing up to go to grad
school for his MFA in 2012.  During the school year he is an after-school teacher
at the Common School, and spends the earlier parts of the days substitute
teaching in schools around the valley.  In his free time, he is hiking, biking,
making art, and juggling.  On the weekends he often finds himself at town
functions with his Circus Performance Troupe.

Sandy

Sandy has enjoyed exploring the natural beauty of New
England for most of her life. Her interest in nature has
opened many wonderful opportunities to learn, grow, and
discover. She has spent the summer learning to live without
water or electricity while serving as a crew member with the
Vermont Youth Conservation Corps. She later went on to
share her skills and knowledge with the Girl Scouts where
she supervised several summer camps. When not spending
the summers outside, Sandy works as a special educator at
a local elementary school.

Bob

Bob has a degree from UMASS in Plant and Soil Sciences.  He also has a
degree in education and has several years experience as a high school biology
teacher.  Prior to joining the staff at the Hitchcock Center, he spent the last nine
summers as the Nature Educator for a large camp in New Jersey.  He enjoys camping
and hiking the many great trails the Pioneer Valley has to offer, and enjoys
catching and identifying fishes.  He is very excited to be a part of the Hitchcock
Center staff.