Leadership Team
The leadership team at Summer at Brooks is made up of experienced educators and youth development professionals who are deeply committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every participant.
We understand that sending your child to a summer program is an act of trust. That trust guides everything we do—from ensuring safety and well-being to designing programs that encourage confidence, connection, and growth.
Our team combines decades of experience with genuine passion for working with young people. Each summer, we carefully assemble a diverse group of counselors, educators, and specialists, many of whom are Brooks School alumni or students from regional colleges and universities. Every member of our team is selected for their professionalism, integrity, and ability to make each child feel seen, valued, and inspired.
Jacob Andrus
Jacob leads the vision and overall operations of Summer at Brooks, overseeing all programs, facilities, and partnerships. His work focuses on maintaining the quality, safety, and creativity that define the Brooks experience—while supporting a strong and connected team.
With over fifteen years in education, Jacob has served in roles spanning elementary and middle school teaching, curriculum design, school leadership, and higher education. Since joining Brooks School in 2016, he has guided the growth of auxiliary programs including athletic camps, academic initiatives, and campus rentals.
Jacob holds a B.S. in Elementary Education and an M.A.Ed. in Educational Leadership. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, learning about American history, spending days at the beach, and staying active on the pickleball court and golf course. He splits his time between Massachusetts and Florida with his husband and their three cats.
Tim Enos
Tim oversees all camper-facing experiences for Summer at Brooks, ensuring that daily programming runs smoothly and meaningfully. He supports program supervisors, coordinates group and activity logistics, and leads the design and delivery of high-quality participant experiences. Tim also manages registration and plays a key role in staff training and strategic planning.
This summer marks Tim’s fourteenth year with Brooks, where he is known for his steady leadership and deep care for both staff and families. Before joining Brooks, Tim worked in higher education and independent school admissions. In his free time, he enjoys creating music, reading, writing, and traveling.
Emily Bartlett
Emily brings more than two decades of experience to Summer at Brooks, where she plays a central role in staff support, compliance, and operations. She manages onboarding, medical documentation management, and behind-the-scenes logistics that keep programs running smoothly. Emily also supports communication, coordinates pre-season and in-season planning, and champions staff culture and morale.
Beyond Brooks, Emily is a licensed social worker at Perkins School for the Blind and holds degrees in Sociology (B.A.), Business Administration (MBA), and Social Work (MSW). Having grown up at Brooks School Day Camp, she continues to model the care, professionalism, and community spirit that define the program.
Outside of work, Emily enjoys time with friends and family, playing sports, and relaxing at the beach.
James Allen
James began working with Brooks School Summer Programs in 2006 and now leads the Summer Term instructors. With nearly twenty years of experience as an English teacher, he has worked with young people in a variety of roles since adolescence—including as a camp counselor, swim teacher, and tennis instructor. James holds a B.A. in English/Journalism from the University of New Hampshire and began his career as a newspaper reporter before earning his M.Ed. from UNH. He later completed a principal’s certificate at Salem State University and a CAGS in Curriculum & Instruction.
During the academic year, James teaches English and journalism at Triton High School in Byfield. Outside the classroom, he enjoys skiing, hiking, camping, and coaching his children’s sports teams.
Kendra Ambrozavitch
Kendra is a Certified Medical Assistant with more than sixteen years of experience providing compassionate, high-quality care. She has been part of the Brooks community for six years and is returning for her fifth summer as the Health Services Assistant with Summer at Brooks.
Throughout the school year, Kendra supports students and faculty in the Brooks School Health Center, helping ensure continuity of care. Known for her calm, kind presence, she is dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment for participants of all ages. Outside of work, Kendra enjoys spending time with her family and walking her three dogs.
Nicole Belisle
Nicole brings nearly twenty years of experience in school-based nutritional services to her role supporting Summer at Brooks operations. She leads the logistics team with a focus on safety and compliance, ensuring alignment with all Commonwealth of Massachusetts and North Andover Board of Health regulations. Nicole holds certifications in ServSafe, Allergy Awareness, CPR, and First Aid.
During the school year, she works as a teaching assistant and leads a team of youth development professionals in North Andover’s after-school program. A member of the Brooks summer team for twelve years, Nicole enjoys softball, pickleball, and gaming. She lives in North Andover with her husband, two dogs, and a cat.
Carleen Cox
Carleen Cox serves as a Camp Nurse for Summer at Brooks, bringing a strong blend of clinical expertise and educational leadership to the Health & Wellness team. A board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, she holds a Master of Science in Nursing and is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Educational Leadership. Her background spans over a decade of medical experience, including advanced practice, acute care, and shaping future healthcare professionals through clinical simulation and instruction.
Outside of Brooks, Carleen works as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing at Merrimack College and practices in the bariatric department at Cambridge Health Alliance. Having joined the Summer at Brooks community in 2026, she is excited to return for another great season of ensuring a safe, supportive, and fun environment for all campers. In her free time, Carleen loves staying active by working out and playing basketball, reading, and spending quality time with her family.
Lynn Bowen
Lynn has been part of the Brooks community since age four, having spent more than thirty summers building friendships and making lasting memories. During the academic year, she is a Preschool Teacher at Temple Emanuel Preschool in Andover. At camp, Lynn serves as the Group One Coordinator, supporting the counselors who work with our youngest participants and helping create a warm, developmentally responsive start to each child’s camp experience.
Outside of work, Lynn enjoys spending time with her husband and son—who attends Day Camp—taking Zumba classes, and relaxing on the beach in Maine.
Renae Cerri
Renae joined Brooks School Summer Programs in 2017 and brings a strong background in both education and athletics. She holds dual degrees in elementary education and geological sciences from Salem State University. A former gymnast and volleyball player, she is passionate about movement, teamwork, and helping children discover new interests.
After serving as the gymnastics head, Renae now leads the activities team, overseeing the planning, implementation, and daily operation of sixteen activity areas as well as all camp-wide special events. She loves spending time outdoors, traveling with friends and family, and creating joyful summer experiences for campers.
Kristen DeCost
Kristen DeCost serves as a Camp Nurse for Summer at Brooks, providing compassionate, high-quality care to keep campers safe, smiling, and ready for fun. She brings a wealth of medical and academic expertise to the Health & Wellness team, holding a Doctor of Nursing Practice and serving as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Her background spans acute clinical care, public school nursing, and more than a decade shaping future healthcare professionals in nursing education.
Outside of Brooks, Kristen works as an Associate Clinical Professor of Nursing at Merrimack College and serves students in the Peabody Public School System. Her family is also a proud part of the Summer at Brooks community, with her two children attending camp. Blending her professional expertise with her perspective as a mom, Kristen loves connecting with families and believes that a little kindness, patience, and the occasional popsicle can make any camp day better.
Timothy Estey
Timothy has served as the Summer at Brooks photographer since 2019. A graduate of the Hallmark Institute of Photography, he brings more than twenty years of experience capturing weddings, portraits, corporate events, and independent film productions.
In addition to photographing the highlights of each day, Timothy also produces video footage that helps families stay connected to their camper’s experience. He and his wife, Kate, have been married for more than fourteen years, and their two children attend the program and adore it. When he’s not behind the camera, Timothy serves his community as a firefighter and EMT.
Lyndsey Grava
Lyndsey leads the team of counselors who work with campers ages six and seven. Lyndsey has spent twenty summers at Brooks—first as a camper, then a Leader-In-Training, counselor, and now a member of the leadership team. She graduated from Saint Anselm College with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and earned her master’s in ESL from Merrimack College.
Lyndsey currently teaches third grade at Saint Michael’s School in North Andover. In her free time, she enjoys summers at Lake Winnipesaukee and walking her three dogs. Lyndsey loves Brooks and could not imagine spending her summers anywhere else.
Meghan Hill
Meghan grew up on a horse farm in southern Mississippi and graduated magna cum laude from Wheaton College with a B.A. in Theatre Studies and Dance, earning honors for Excellence in Acting and a Fulbright Scholarship. She later completed a Certificate in Performance Studies and Movement at the Moscow Art Theatre School.
As a freelance director, actor, and coach, Meghan spent many years teaching communication and performance skills to young artists across the U.S. and served as the performing arts director at the Robert College Summer Program in Istanbul for five summers. Before joining Brooks, she led educational theater programming at Watertown Children’s Theatre and the Mosesian Center for the Arts. Meghan is currently completing her Master of Social Work at Boston University, focusing on education policy and inclusive teaching practices.
Andrew Howard
Andrew has been a valued member of the aquatics team for eight summers. As Aquatics Coordinator, he leads and mentors the lifeguard staff, oversees swim instruction, and conducts ongoing training and safety drills to ensure a positive experience for participants. He is currently completing his studies at Fairfield University with the goal of becoming a history teacher.
Outside of camp, Andrew enjoys playing soccer, running, hiking, and spending time with friends.
Rebekah (Becky) LaRochelle
Becky joined Brooks in 2017 as a Group Coordinator and now serves as the Day Camp Supervisor. She oversees the planning, administration, and daily operations of the program, working closely with the leadership team and group coordinators to create engaging, developmentally aligned experiences for campers.
Becky is passionate about youth development and fostering a positive, inclusive environment. After a long career as a classroom teacher, she now works with students in grades one through eight as a technology teacher specialist. Becky’s family is also deeply connected to the program—both of her sons grew up attending the Day Camp before becoming staff members upon completion of the Leaders-In-Training program. She holds an M.A.Ed. and a B.S. from Salem State University and lives in North Andover with her family.
Philip Miller
Philip leads the team of counselors who work with campers ages eight to ten. A longtime member of the Summer at Brooks community, he has spent over ten years in a variety of youth development roles. Philip began his career as a group leader and later became a site coordinator before moving into his current role as a BBE at Frost Elementary School in Lawrence.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Merrimack College. Originally from North Andover, Philip now lives in Haverhill. He enjoys playing and watching sports, exploring arts and crafts, and reconnecting with the camp community each summer.
Peter Moccia
Peter studied chemistry at the University of Connecticut and has taught science at Brooks School for nearly a decade. He lives on campus with his family and oversees the summer aquatics program. With extensive experience in swimming pools and lifeguarding, Peter has worked in aquatics safety and pool operations since age sixteen.
He is lifeguard-certified and a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) and works closely with the facilities team to ensure safe, well-maintained pool environments. Peter loves watching campus transform into a vibrant summer community and has been part of the staff for four seasons.
Annemarie Noe
Annemarie joined Summer at Brooks in 2023 and supports internal and external communications, including social media for the Summer Programs office. She holds an Honors B.A. in Business and Marketing and works in corporate human resources. Previously, she traveled nationally as a Youth Trainer for the Truth Initiative, advocating for youth health and wellness. Outside of camp, Annemarie enjoys surfing, spending time outdoors, and going to the beach.
Shannon Savage
Shannon Savage oversees the Summer Health & Wellness Center’s daily operations, manages the nursing team, and ensures safe, responsive care in partnership with our Health Care Consultant. She brings more than a decade of nursing experience across critical care, pediatric rehabilitation, and family medicine, along with several years in nursing education and simulation.
Outside of Brooks, Shannon works as a Family Nurse Practitioner supporting pediatric and primary care patients. Her family is also part of the Summer at Brooks community—her son attends the Day Camp—and she enjoys spending time outdoors and staying active with family and friends.
Sarah Spollett
Sarah grew up in Andover, developing a love for carpentry and theater alongside her parents. She graduated summa cum laude from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts with a B.A. in Fine and Performing Arts, Music, and Theatre. Sarah has worked as a freelance carpenter for regional theaters including the Weston Playhouse, Barnstormers Theatre, Tufts University, and Watertown Children’s Theatre.
She later served as a carpenter and shop foreperson at the Tony Award-winning Huntington Theatre Company before transitioning into education. Prior to joining Brooks in 2019 as Technical Director, Sarah taught technical theater carpentry at Emerson College. She now lives on campus with her family.
Joe Ratte
Joe Ratte serves as the Waterfront Supervisor at Summer at Brooks, overseeing all boating operations with a sharp focus on safety, staff leadership, and engaging lakefront experiences. A familiar face and long-time veteran of the program, Joe has previously served as the Boating and Pool Coordinator. Having returned to the lakefront in 2026, his deep knowledge of our campus and commitment to youth development make him an invaluable leader on Lake Cochichewick.
During the academic year, Joe teaches mathematics at North Andover High School. He holds a B.A. in Mathematics from Merrimack College as well as a Master of Education, and he has coached swimming, diving, and softball at the high school level. Joe loves being part of the Brooks summer community, especially getting to share the camp experience with his two children.
Rob Upton
Rob joined Summer at Brooks in 2023 and leads the team of counselors working with campers ages eleven to fourteen. He has taught middle and high school history since 2006 and lives in Georgetown with his family. Rob holds a bachelor’s degree in history and political science from Syracuse University and an M.Ed. in Teaching from Salem State University.
Outside of teaching and camp, Rob enjoys coaching soccer and basketball and spending time with his wife and two daughters—both proud members of the Brooks community.
Michael Votto
Mike has led the Leaders-In-Training (LIT) program for twenty years, guiding participants as they develop leadership skills and prepare for future roles in youth development. He currently serves as an elementary school principal after many years as a fifth-grade teacher in Andover. Mike has also coached boys’ soccer, lacrosse, and basketball at the high school level.
Drawing on classroom experience, coaching, and decades at Brooks, Mike is committed to helping young people realize their full potential. He and his wife, Nina, have two daughters who grew up attending Brooks Day Camp and later became staff members.
Jessica Zaniewski
Jess joined Summer at Brooks in 2023 and provides essential administrative support to the Summer Programs office. She oversees bus transportation, before- and after-care operations, contributes to social media efforts, and produces the weekly camp newsletter, The Summer Scoop.
Jess holds a B.A. in Communications from Stonehill College and works in school health during the academic year. She is passionate about youth wellness and enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her horse, Tater.