Leadership Team
Our leadership team consists of dedicated educational professionals who provide exceptional support to our counselors and staff. We understand that sending your child to camp requires significant trust. At Brooks, we take this responsibility seriously, prioritizing an environment that fosters safety, well-being, and personal development.
Our committed leadership team is devoted to ensuring that every camper enjoys an enriching and exciting summer experience where they can build self-confidence, develop social skills, and enhance their leadership abilities.
We carefully curate our team, drawing from a diverse group of alumni, students, and faculty from regional schools and colleges. We seek individuals with vibrant personalities, strong character, maturity, professional expertise, and, most importantly, a sincere and deep passion for working with children.
Jacob Andrus
Jacob has dedicated nearly fifteen years to fostering enriching learning environments across various educational roles, including elementary and middle school teaching, school leadership, curriculum development, STEM programming, and higher education. Since joining Brooks School in 2016, he has overseen a wide range of auxiliary programs such as athletic camps, academic initiatives, and facility rentals. In addition to managing program design, budgeting, and evaluation, Jacob is responsible for personnel development, vendor relationships, and long-term strategic planning. He holds a B.S. in Elementary Education and an M.A.Ed. in Educational Leadership. Outside of work, Jacob is an avid traveler, history buff, and self-proclaimed “Swiftie.” He also enjoys relaxing by the beach or pool and staying active outdoors. He splits his time between Massachusetts and Florida with his husband and their two cats.
Tim Enos
Tim oversees the daily operations of the Brooks School Summer Programs Office, managing inquiries, admissions, registration, finances, marketing, logistics, and program implementation. Before joining Brooks, Tim worked in higher education and independent school admissions. This summer marks his tenth season at Brooks. In his free time, Tim enjoys creating music, reading, writing, and traveling.
Emily Bartlett
Emily has been part of Brooks School Day Camp for over 20 years, with this being her sixteenth year on staff. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, an MBA from Quinnipiac University, and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Michigan. At camp, Emily contributes to the strategic planning and operations of the summer programs. Outside of Brooks, she works as a social worker at Perkins School for the Blind. Emily enjoys working with children in various settings, including camp, gymnastics classes, and schools. In her free time, she loves spending time with friends and family, playing sports, and relaxing at the beach.
James Allen
James began working at Brooks School Summer Programs in 2006 and now leads the Summer Term instructors. With nearly twenty years of experience as an English teacher, James has been involved with children’s programs since he was twelve, having worked as a camp counselor, swim teacher, and tennis instructor during high school and college. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism from the University of New Hampshire and worked as a newspaper reporter for four years before earning his Master’s in Education from UNH. He later obtained a school principal’s certificate from Salem State University and a CAGS in Curriculum & Instruction in 2024. During the school year, James teaches English and journalism at Triton High School in Byfield. In his free time, he enjoys skiing, hiking, camping, and coaching his children’s sports teams.
Kendra Ambrozavitch
Bio coming soon! 
Brian Beasley
Brian was born and raised in North Andover and works as a paraprofessional and Assistant Site Coordinator at Atkinson Elementary School during the school year. He is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in general education and moderate disabilities at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Now in his fifth year at Brooks on the Logistics Team, Brian enjoys playing tennis, spending time with pets, and relaxing in the sauna during his downtime.
Nicole Belisle
Nicole is passionate about the food service industry and plays a key role in the Brooks School Summer Programs, where she supervises the logistics team to ensure compliance with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and North Andover Board of Health regulations. With nearly twenty years of experience in school-based nutritional services, 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. In her free time, Nicole enjoys softball, tennis, and gaming. She lives in North Andover with her husband, two dogs, and a cat.
Lynn Bowen
Lynn has been attending camp at Brooks since the age of four, spending over 30 summers building friendships and making lasting memories. During the school year, she is a Preschool Teacher at Temple Emanuel Preschool in Andover. At camp, Lynn serves as the Head Group Coordinator, focusing on supporting the Day Camp leadership team. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband Steve, son Jackson, and dog Indy, as well as doing Zumba at the gym or relaxing on the beach in Maine.
Renae Cerri
Renae Cerri joined the Brooks School Summer Programs team in 2017. She graduated from Salem State University with a double major in elementary education and geological sciences. A former gymnast and volleyball player, Renae has a passion for sports and active living. She loves spending time outdoors and going on trips with friends and family. After serving as the gymnastics head at Brooks, Renae now co-leads the activities team, where she oversees the daily planning, implementation, and operation of sixteen camp activity areas and co-manages camp-wide special events.
Timothy Estey
Timothy has been the Brooks School Summer Programs photographer since 2019. He graduated from the Hallmark Institute of Photography and has over twenty years of experience as a freelance photographer, capturing weddings, portraits, corporate events, and even indie movie productions. In addition to photographing the highlights of the summer, Timothy also captures video footage for the program. He has been married to his wife, Kate, for over 14 years, and their two children attend the program for the entire summer and absolutely love it! Timothy enjoys bringing his photography experience and knowledge to Brooks, showcasing all the exciting and fun experiences throughout the summer. When he’s not behind the camera, he dedicates much of his time to serving as a firefighter and EMT for his town’s fire department.
Lyndsey Grava
Lyndsey has spent the past 17 summers at Brooks, first as a camper, then as an LIT, counselor, and now as part of the leadership team. She graduated from Saint Anselm College in 2023 with a bachelor’s in elementary education and earned her master’s in ESL from Merrimack College in 2024. Lyndsey now teaches third grade at Saint Michael’s School in North Andover. Outside of Brooks, she enjoys spending her summers at Lake Winnipesaukee and walking her three dogs. Lyndsey loves Brooks and couldn’t imagine spending her summers anywhere else.
Meghan Hill
Meghan grew up training horses on a farm in southern Mississippi and graduated magna cum laude from Wheaton College in Norton, MA, with a BA in Theatre Studies and Dance, receiving recognition for Excellence in Acting and a Fulbright Scholarship. She also earned a Certificate in Performance Studies and Movement from the Moscow Art Theatre School in Russia. As a freelance director, actress, and coach, Meghan spent years teaching communication and performance skills to young artists across the U.S. and managed the performing arts program at the Robert College Summer Program in Istanbul, Turkey, for five summers. Before joining the Brooks faculty, she was the producing artistic director at Watertown Children’s Theatre and the Mosesian Center for the Arts, where she developed educational theater programs and productions. 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 valuable member of the aquatics team at Brooks School Summer Programs for seven years. As the Aquatics Coordinator, he leads and mentors the aquatics staff, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for all campers using the pool facilities. He is responsible for implementing training, conducting safety drills, and overseeing swim programs, all while promoting a positive experience for participants. Currently, Andrew is completing his studies at Fairfield University with the goal of becoming a history teacher. Outside of his role at camp, he enjoys playing soccer, running, hiking, and spending time with friends.
Kenya Jones
Kenya leads the sixteen activity teams at Brooks School Summer Programs, fostering a welcoming, positive camp environment that encourages independence, leadership, and healthy risk-taking. Kenya has been involved with the program for over twenty years, serving as an activity counselor and LIT Coordinator. He joined the Brooks School faculty in 2007 and has held roles including form dean, psychology teacher, coach, and now Associate Director of Admission and first team boys basketball coach. Kenya earned his B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Legal Studies from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, cooking, playing trivia, and cheering for New York sports teams.
Katherine Knapp
Katherine leads the team of counselors for campers aged six and seven at Brooks School Summer Programs, which she joined in 2023. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a concentration in mathematics and currently teaches at Pentucket Lake Elementary School. Katherine loves working with children because they teach her something new every day. In her free time, she enjoys spending as much time outdoors as possible.
Rebekah (Becky) LaRochelle
Rebekah (Becky) joined Brooks in 2017 as a Group Coordinator and now serves as the Day Camp Supervisor, dedicated to ensuring Brooks School Day Camp provides the best experience possible for campers and their families. She oversees the planning, administration, and daily operation of the camp, working closely with the leadership team and group coordinators to create engaging and effective programming. Becky is passionate about youth development and fostering a positive environment. Her two sons were campers at Brooks and are now part of the camp staff. Becky holds an M.A.Ed. and B.S. from Salem State University and teaches second grade. She lives in North Andover with her husband and enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Philip Miller
Philip leads the team of counselors for campers aged eight to ten. He has over a decade of experience working with children, starting as a group leader in an after-school program and later becoming the site coordinator for the Kittredge School Kid Stop Program. Currently, Philip works at Frost Elementary School in Lawrence as a BBE. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Merrimack College. Originally from North Andover, Philip now resides in Haverhill. He enjoys playing and watching sports, as well as arts and crafts. Philip loves camp for the opportunity to meet new people and reconnect with old friends each year.
Peter Moccia
Peter Moccia, originally from Haverhill, studied chemistry at the University of Connecticut and has been a science teacher at Brooks School for seven years. He lives on campus with his family and oversees the aquatics programs during the summer. With extensive experience in swimming pools and lifeguarding, Peter has been involved in pool operations since he was 16. He is lifeguard certified and a Certified Pool Operator (CPO), working closely with the facilities team to ensure pool safety. Peter loves seeing the campus transform into a vibrant camp community and has been part of the camp staff for three summers.
Juli Morse
Juli directs all aspects of the health center’s operation in accordance with state and local regulations and collaborates with our Health Care Consultant. She comes to Brooks with over ten years of experience in healthcare administration. After graduating from Providence College in 2011, she worked in the field before returning to school to pursue a degree in Nursing. She is now a medical-surgical RN at a local community hospital and Brooks School. At camp, Juli focuses on creating a welcoming environment that prioritizes wellness and safety. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the outdoors with her husband, two kids, and golden retriever, with a special love for swimming, playing tennis, and camping.
Annemarie Noe
Annemarie joined the Brooks School Summer Programs staff in 2023. She holds an Honors B.A. in Business and Marketing, which she uses to create content for the summer programs’ social media. Annemarie currently works as a program coordinator for Stages and Studios and has always been passionate about youth development. During college, she traveled the country as a Youth Trainer for the Truth Initiative, America’s largest nonprofit public health organization advocating for a tobacco-free future. Outside of camp, Annemarie enjoys spending time outdoors, surfing, and going to the beach.
Katherine (Katie) O’Brien
Katie has been attending camp at Brooks since she was six years old and graduated from Brooks in 2019. She studied education and music at Colby College and holds a master’s degree in Elementary Education from Lesley University. Katie also completed the Teacher Training Center program at Shady Hill School and is currently an upper elementary teacher at Inly School in Scituate, where she teaches fourth, fifth, and sixth grades. Brooks holds a special place in her heart, and she is thrilled to be part of the leadership team.
Sofia Sauma
Sofia joined Brooks School Summer Programs in 2022 as the Waterfront Coordinator, where she oversees all lake activities and leads the team of boating lifeguards. Currently, she is a student at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, majoring in psychology with a focus on developmental and clinical psychology. Sofia aspires to become a child psychologist upon graduation. She is passionate about working with children and enjoys being outdoors. At camp, she values the opportunity to positively impact children’s lives and help them create lasting memories.
Sarah Spollett
Sarah grew up in Andover, enjoying hobby carpentry with her dad and community theater with her mom. She combined these passions while attending Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a BA in Fine and Performing Arts, Music, and Theatre. Sarah worked as a freelance carpenter for regional theaters, including the Weston Playhouse, Barnstormers Theatre, Tufts University, and Watertown Children’s Theatre. She was also a carpenter and later shop foreperson at the Tony Award-winning Huntington Theatre Company in Boston before transitioning to education. Sarah taught technical theater carpentry at Emerson College before joining Brooks in 2019 as the Arts Technical Director. She now lives on campus with her family.
Rob Upton
Rob leads the team of counselors for campers aged eleven to fourteen. He has taught middle and high school history since 2006 and lives in Georgetown with his family. Rob earned his bachelor’s degree in history and political science from Syracuse University and an M.Ed. in Teaching from Salem State University. Outside the classroom, he enjoys coaching soccer and high school basketball. In his free time, Rob loves spending time with his wife and two daughters.
Michael Votto
Mike has worked at Brooks in this role for the past seventeen years. Mike leads the LIT program, guiding participants to become youth development professionals in a friendly camp atmosphere. With over twenty years in education, Mike is currently an Assistant Principal and formerly taught fifth grade in Andover. He has also coached J.V. Boys Soccer, J.V. Boys Lacrosse, and Freshman Boys Basketball at Andover High. Mike draws on his classroom, camp, and coaching experience to help young people realize their full potential. He is pursuing a second master’s degree in school leadership and is married to his wife, Nina. They have two daughters who attended Brooks School Day Camp and are now counselors.
Jessica Zaniewski
Jess joined the Brooks School Summer Programs team in 2023. She provides administrative support to the Summer Programs office, oversees bus transportation, and writes the camp newsletter, “The Summer Scoop.” Jess holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Stonehill College and works as an Administrative Assistant in school health. She is passionate about youth health and wellness and loves helping others. In her free time, Jess enjoys being outdoors and riding her horse.