CVU Summer Camp Staff 2018
Rick Kinsman
Summer Camp Director
Rick Kinsman is currently the Transition Coordinator at CVU. He has a bachelor of science in recreation from Lyndon State College. Rick has worked in the hospitality industry for the past ten years, mostly with ski school and summer camps. Before making the move to CVU he was the Stowe parks and recreation summer camp director. Rick is excited to have the opportunity to help students grow and learn about themselves while getting to know some of their future classmates in a fun and exciting summer camp at CVU. In Rick's spare time he loves to spend time with his family by the lake, he enjoys gardening and teaching hip hop dance.
Feel free to email Rick with any questions at cvusummercamp@cvsdvt.org
Summer Camp Director
Rick Kinsman is currently the Transition Coordinator at CVU. He has a bachelor of science in recreation from Lyndon State College. Rick has worked in the hospitality industry for the past ten years, mostly with ski school and summer camps. Before making the move to CVU he was the Stowe parks and recreation summer camp director. Rick is excited to have the opportunity to help students grow and learn about themselves while getting to know some of their future classmates in a fun and exciting summer camp at CVU. In Rick's spare time he loves to spend time with his family by the lake, he enjoys gardening and teaching hip hop dance.
Feel free to email Rick with any questions at cvusummercamp@cvsdvt.org
Annie Bedell
Assistant Director
Annie is a graduate from CVU and is excited about her 4th year at the CVU Summer Camp! She just completed her first year at the University of Vermont studying Education. During Annie's time at CVU she participated in many activities such as the theater program, class council, and was president of student council her senior year. Annie loves going to the beach after camp, playing games with the different interest areas, and playing guitar and singing. She is looking forward to getting to know all of the future CVU students this summer!
Assistant Director
Annie is a graduate from CVU and is excited about her 4th year at the CVU Summer Camp! She just completed her first year at the University of Vermont studying Education. During Annie's time at CVU she participated in many activities such as the theater program, class council, and was president of student council her senior year. Annie loves going to the beach after camp, playing games with the different interest areas, and playing guitar and singing. She is looking forward to getting to know all of the future CVU students this summer!
Callie Douglass
Assistant Director
Callie is a para-educator at CVU. She received her B.A in Environmental Studies and English from St. Lawrence University and is currently in graduate school for counseling. She considers herself a renaissance women having previously worked as a back country guide on the west coast, an organic farmer, preservationist, timber framer and D1 ski coach. When she's not busy restoring her 1850's house or throwing pottery she enjoys going on epic adventures with her boyfriend and their dog.
Assistant Director
Callie is a para-educator at CVU. She received her B.A in Environmental Studies and English from St. Lawrence University and is currently in graduate school for counseling. She considers herself a renaissance women having previously worked as a back country guide on the west coast, an organic farmer, preservationist, timber framer and D1 ski coach. When she's not busy restoring her 1850's house or throwing pottery she enjoys going on epic adventures with her boyfriend and their dog.
Maddie Baker
Counselor
Maddie is a rising junior at CVU. This will be her second year as a CVU summer camp counselor. Her interests include photography, softball, traveling, cooking, and music. In her free time she enjoys being with friends, family and watching movies. She is a good listener and handles difficult situations well. In her first two years as a CVU student she has participated in photography club, softball team, two theater productions, and vocal classes. She is excited to work with new people and welcome the class of 2022 into the CVU community.
Counselor
Maddie is a rising junior at CVU. This will be her second year as a CVU summer camp counselor. Her interests include photography, softball, traveling, cooking, and music. In her free time she enjoys being with friends, family and watching movies. She is a good listener and handles difficult situations well. In her first two years as a CVU student she has participated in photography club, softball team, two theater productions, and vocal classes. She is excited to work with new people and welcome the class of 2022 into the CVU community.
Noel Berard
Counselor
Depending on when you ask him, Noel is either a 15-year old human from Hinesburg, Vermont, or a tenth-level elven cleric from Alhryth, Midvale. A collector of obscure information and random knowledge, Noel has always enjoyed all forms of art (from fine arts to digital media to performing arts). And although he has limited technical experience, Noel is constantly inventing, modifying, taking apart, and hopefully re-assembling various items. In my opinion, the world is a canvas, and my position at this camp is an opportunity to leave a bigger brushstroke.
Counselor
Depending on when you ask him, Noel is either a 15-year old human from Hinesburg, Vermont, or a tenth-level elven cleric from Alhryth, Midvale. A collector of obscure information and random knowledge, Noel has always enjoyed all forms of art (from fine arts to digital media to performing arts). And although he has limited technical experience, Noel is constantly inventing, modifying, taking apart, and hopefully re-assembling various items. In my opinion, the world is a canvas, and my position at this camp is an opportunity to leave a bigger brushstroke.
Kevin Conger
Counselor
Kevin is a senior at CVU. Kevin is heavily involved in unified sports and has been apart of the championship unified basketball team for multiple years. Kevin also enjoys acting and participating in improv with the drama department. Kevin is very excited to help future ninth graders get to know the school just like when he attended the camp as a 9th grader. Kevin's interests include playing minecraft, basketball, running track and going Bowling.
Counselor
Kevin is a senior at CVU. Kevin is heavily involved in unified sports and has been apart of the championship unified basketball team for multiple years. Kevin also enjoys acting and participating in improv with the drama department. Kevin is very excited to help future ninth graders get to know the school just like when he attended the camp as a 9th grader. Kevin's interests include playing minecraft, basketball, running track and going Bowling.
James Doyle
Counselor
James Doyle is a rising sophomore. He enjoys long walks on the beach and enjoys a nice picnic. James is actively involved with United Fighting Arts Institute where he frequently travels to competitions throughout New England. James is looking forward to meeting all the new incoming ninth graders and is ready to have some fun this summer by exploring new interactive physical activities.
Counselor
James Doyle is a rising sophomore. He enjoys long walks on the beach and enjoys a nice picnic. James is actively involved with United Fighting Arts Institute where he frequently travels to competitions throughout New England. James is looking forward to meeting all the new incoming ninth graders and is ready to have some fun this summer by exploring new interactive physical activities.
Nicole Eaton
Counselor
Nicole is entering her senior year at CVU. Nicole is heavily involved in student council, athletic leadership council, principal's advisory council, and young life. Nicole spends most of her free time playing basketball for the CVU girls basketball team however when she's not on the court she loves to dance, write or be outdoors with friends.
Counselor
Nicole is entering her senior year at CVU. Nicole is heavily involved in student council, athletic leadership council, principal's advisory council, and young life. Nicole spends most of her free time playing basketball for the CVU girls basketball team however when she's not on the court she loves to dance, write or be outdoors with friends.
Rahn Flemming
Fitness Center/ Counselor
Rahn has been at CVU for 16 years; in the Fitness Center for 12 of those summers. For the last 10 years, Rahn has been a certified personal trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
By day, Rahn coordinates the Learning Center which provides academic support to all students, 9th through 12th grade, in all subjects. He is currently the adviser to our GSA, Student ACT, Students for Racial Justice, and Link Crew mentors groups. In Rahn's free time, he enjoys playing with his forearm's-worth-of-a-dog, Hermes the Wonder-Yorkie. Rahn wants to be a part of the CVU Summer Camp experience for the same reason he enjoys everything else he gets to do around CVU: it is an opportunity to get to know new students as they enter our school, as well as to get to know familiar students in new, meaningful ways. Plus, it's just a ton o fun!!
Fitness Center/ Counselor
Rahn has been at CVU for 16 years; in the Fitness Center for 12 of those summers. For the last 10 years, Rahn has been a certified personal trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
By day, Rahn coordinates the Learning Center which provides academic support to all students, 9th through 12th grade, in all subjects. He is currently the adviser to our GSA, Student ACT, Students for Racial Justice, and Link Crew mentors groups. In Rahn's free time, he enjoys playing with his forearm's-worth-of-a-dog, Hermes the Wonder-Yorkie. Rahn wants to be a part of the CVU Summer Camp experience for the same reason he enjoys everything else he gets to do around CVU: it is an opportunity to get to know new students as they enter our school, as well as to get to know familiar students in new, meaningful ways. Plus, it's just a ton o fun!!
Hannah Fuller
Counselor
Hannah Fuller is a soon to be junior at CVU. Her hobbies include music, softball, track, and cross country. She enjoys making people smile and giving back to the community. Hannah works well with all ages and tries to make the environment around her feel as comfortable as possible. She is an active participant in class council of 2020. She is not afraid of responsibility and dealing with complicated situations. Hannah is extremely excited to be apart of another summer at the CVU summer camp and can’t wait to meet the incoming ninth graders!
Counselor
Hannah Fuller is a soon to be junior at CVU. Her hobbies include music, softball, track, and cross country. She enjoys making people smile and giving back to the community. Hannah works well with all ages and tries to make the environment around her feel as comfortable as possible. She is an active participant in class council of 2020. She is not afraid of responsibility and dealing with complicated situations. Hannah is extremely excited to be apart of another summer at the CVU summer camp and can’t wait to meet the incoming ninth graders!
Emily Glickman
Counselor
Emily is a rising Sophomore at CVU. She is an active member of the field hockey, nordic ski, and track team at CVU. Emily is very active and loves to hang out with her friends and family in her free time. She is also very passionate about traveling, trying new things, and meeting new people. She loves volunteering and giving back to the community as she was in key club in the beginning of the year and has volunteered at multiple Special Olympics events in the past. Emily is very excited to introduce the incoming ninth graders to CVU and get them to feel more comfortable and ready for the start of their first year of high school!
Counselor
Emily is a rising Sophomore at CVU. She is an active member of the field hockey, nordic ski, and track team at CVU. Emily is very active and loves to hang out with her friends and family in her free time. She is also very passionate about traveling, trying new things, and meeting new people. She loves volunteering and giving back to the community as she was in key club in the beginning of the year and has volunteered at multiple Special Olympics events in the past. Emily is very excited to introduce the incoming ninth graders to CVU and get them to feel more comfortable and ready for the start of their first year of high school!
Oliver Halberg
Counselor
Oliver is a rising junior at CVU. Oliver will be joining the staff of the CVU summer camp for his second year as a camp counselor. He is excited to help welcome the class of 2022 to CVU and ease any anxiety or fears they have coming to a new school. Oliver is an active member of the robotics team and the photography club. He enjoys reading, photography, playing guitar, and listening to music.
Counselor
Oliver is a rising junior at CVU. Oliver will be joining the staff of the CVU summer camp for his second year as a camp counselor. He is excited to help welcome the class of 2022 to CVU and ease any anxiety or fears they have coming to a new school. Oliver is an active member of the robotics team and the photography club. He enjoys reading, photography, playing guitar, and listening to music.
Samantha Haviland
Counselor
Samantha is a rising junior and this will be her second year as a counselor at CVU Summer camp. Her hobbies include spending time with family and friends, gymnastics, skiing, cooking, dancing, traveling, acting, and spending time outdoors. Samantha is on the CVU Varsity Gymnastics team and the Mad River Glen Freestyle team. She loves working with people of all ages especially kids. She is a coach at Green Mountain Training Center where she works with upcoming gymnasts. She is a hard worker, leader, and problem solver. She is looking forward to introducing the rising ninth graders to CVU as well as helping them get to know each other and their other future classmates in the community!
Counselor
Samantha is a rising junior and this will be her second year as a counselor at CVU Summer camp. Her hobbies include spending time with family and friends, gymnastics, skiing, cooking, dancing, traveling, acting, and spending time outdoors. Samantha is on the CVU Varsity Gymnastics team and the Mad River Glen Freestyle team. She loves working with people of all ages especially kids. She is a coach at Green Mountain Training Center where she works with upcoming gymnasts. She is a hard worker, leader, and problem solver. She is looking forward to introducing the rising ninth graders to CVU as well as helping them get to know each other and their other future classmates in the community!
Jessica Ke
Counselor
Jessica is a rising junior at CVU. She enjoys community service and has been apart of many different clubs and committees while at CVU. Jessica has worked at her family restaurant in Shelburne since she was a little girl and has built skills such as organization, public relations, time management, and communication. She works well under pressure and is a team player. Jessica loves working with people of all ages. In her free time she likes to volunteer in her community and hang out with friends. Jessica speaks English, Fuzhou Dialect, Mandarin Chinese, and is currently learning French at CVU. She is excited to work another summer at the CVU Summer Camp especially getting to know the incoming 9th graders and helping them get used to their new school by showing them what CVU has to offer.
Counselor
Jessica is a rising junior at CVU. She enjoys community service and has been apart of many different clubs and committees while at CVU. Jessica has worked at her family restaurant in Shelburne since she was a little girl and has built skills such as organization, public relations, time management, and communication. She works well under pressure and is a team player. Jessica loves working with people of all ages. In her free time she likes to volunteer in her community and hang out with friends. Jessica speaks English, Fuzhou Dialect, Mandarin Chinese, and is currently learning French at CVU. She is excited to work another summer at the CVU Summer Camp especially getting to know the incoming 9th graders and helping them get used to their new school by showing them what CVU has to offer.
Joyce Ke
Counselor
Joyce is an upcoming sophomore at CVU. During her free time she loves to hang out with family and friends. Joyce is an active member on the volleyball, basketball, and track team at CVU. She loves to travel and explore new things. Joyce loves to participate and give back to the community. In the future, Joyce is interested in pursuing a career in the business world. Joyce can't wait for the CVU Summer Camp and is excited to meet all of the incoming 9th graders. She knows that it will be a fun experience for everyone."
Counselor
Joyce is an upcoming sophomore at CVU. During her free time she loves to hang out with family and friends. Joyce is an active member on the volleyball, basketball, and track team at CVU. She loves to travel and explore new things. Joyce loves to participate and give back to the community. In the future, Joyce is interested in pursuing a career in the business world. Joyce can't wait for the CVU Summer Camp and is excited to meet all of the incoming 9th graders. She knows that it will be a fun experience for everyone."
Ben Klein
Counselor
Ben is a rising Senior at CVU. He will be returning to the CVU summer camp for his 4th year. Ben enjoys being outside during his free time and has both played soccer and run track for CVU. He is also actively involved in the CVU community, being a member of both Key Club and FBLA. Ben is committed to making the CVU summer camp fun and interesting for the incoming ninth graders and looks forward to meeting everybody this summer.
Counselor
Ben is a rising Senior at CVU. He will be returning to the CVU summer camp for his 4th year. Ben enjoys being outside during his free time and has both played soccer and run track for CVU. He is also actively involved in the CVU community, being a member of both Key Club and FBLA. Ben is committed to making the CVU summer camp fun and interesting for the incoming ninth graders and looks forward to meeting everybody this summer.
Ethan Naylor
Counselor
Ethan is a rising junior at CVU. He enjoys playing soccer and any other sport while simply having fun. Playing music and singing is another passion of his. Ethan can't wait to welcome the new incoming students and help them to adapt to their new learning environment while having fun in the process. Ethan is very excited to meet everyone and help out over the summer.
Counselor
Ethan is a rising junior at CVU. He enjoys playing soccer and any other sport while simply having fun. Playing music and singing is another passion of his. Ethan can't wait to welcome the new incoming students and help them to adapt to their new learning environment while having fun in the process. Ethan is very excited to meet everyone and help out over the summer.
Teya Oliver
Counselor
Teya is a rising Sophomore at CVU. This will be her first year being a counselor however she attended the camp as a freshman. Teya participates in many sports at CVU which include cross country, basketball, and track. In her free time she loves to listen to music and hang out with friends. She also loves helping other with her interest in American Sign Language . Teya is a part of a great group called circle of friends which takes place in the ninth grade core Chittenden. In the future, Teya would like to be a speech pathologist . Teya is very excited to get to know each and everyone of the rising ninth graders!
Counselor
Teya is a rising Sophomore at CVU. This will be her first year being a counselor however she attended the camp as a freshman. Teya participates in many sports at CVU which include cross country, basketball, and track. In her free time she loves to listen to music and hang out with friends. She also loves helping other with her interest in American Sign Language . Teya is a part of a great group called circle of friends which takes place in the ninth grade core Chittenden. In the future, Teya would like to be a speech pathologist . Teya is very excited to get to know each and everyone of the rising ninth graders!
Lauren Ouimet
Counselor
Lauren is a rising senior at CVU. Lauren is actively involved in rowing club, american red cross club and is the team manager for the CVU men’s varsity hockey team. Lauren has a passion for helping others and is a cadet with the Shelburne Volunteer Fire Department. When Lauren is older she would like to have a career in the law enforcement field such as an arson investigator. Lauren is looking forward to meeting all the incoming ninth graders. She hopes to build relationships with them so that they understand that high school is not as scary as it seems and so they know a familiar face when they meet the Link Crew leaders on orientation day.
Counselor
Lauren is a rising senior at CVU. Lauren is actively involved in rowing club, american red cross club and is the team manager for the CVU men’s varsity hockey team. Lauren has a passion for helping others and is a cadet with the Shelburne Volunteer Fire Department. When Lauren is older she would like to have a career in the law enforcement field such as an arson investigator. Lauren is looking forward to meeting all the incoming ninth graders. She hopes to build relationships with them so that they understand that high school is not as scary as it seems and so they know a familiar face when they meet the Link Crew leaders on orientation day.
Megan Rogers
Counselor
Megan is a rising Senior at CVU. This will be her third year being a counselor at the CVU summer camp! Megan has participated in many sports and clubs at CVU, which include rowing, volleyball, class council, and the American Red Cross club. In her free time she loves to paddle board and hang out with family and friends. She also loves volunteering and giving back to the community when she can. In the future, Megan would like to be an early education teacher. Megan is very excited to get to know each and everyone of the rising ninth graders!
Counselor
Megan is a rising Senior at CVU. This will be her third year being a counselor at the CVU summer camp! Megan has participated in many sports and clubs at CVU, which include rowing, volleyball, class council, and the American Red Cross club. In her free time she loves to paddle board and hang out with family and friends. She also loves volunteering and giving back to the community when she can. In the future, Megan would like to be an early education teacher. Megan is very excited to get to know each and everyone of the rising ninth graders!
Mikayla Roucoulet
Counselor
Mikayla is a rising sophomore. Mikayla is very passionate about being outside, dancing and playing volleyball. Mikayla is an active member of the Urban Dance Complex Dance Company and CVU volleyball team. In her spare time Mikayla enjoys babysitting for friends and family. Mikayla has developed great leadership skills, group management and problem solving from assisting hip hop dance classes. Mikayla is excited to help facilitate the growth of lifelong bonds between the incoming ninth graders while at summer camp.
Counselor
Mikayla is a rising sophomore. Mikayla is very passionate about being outside, dancing and playing volleyball. Mikayla is an active member of the Urban Dance Complex Dance Company and CVU volleyball team. In her spare time Mikayla enjoys babysitting for friends and family. Mikayla has developed great leadership skills, group management and problem solving from assisting hip hop dance classes. Mikayla is excited to help facilitate the growth of lifelong bonds between the incoming ninth graders while at summer camp.
Marina Schmidt
Counselor
Marina is a rising sophomore at CVU. She is excited to work with the incoming 9th graders in the interest areas of drawing, painting and sculpting and Outside Recreation. She enjoys listening to music, playing field hockey, and spending time outside doing things like swimming and having bonfires.
Counselor
Marina is a rising sophomore at CVU. She is excited to work with the incoming 9th graders in the interest areas of drawing, painting and sculpting and Outside Recreation. She enjoys listening to music, playing field hockey, and spending time outside doing things like swimming and having bonfires.
Shane Skiff
Counselor
Shane is a rising sophomore from the town of Williston. Shane loves the outdoors and all the activities associated with it. Shane plays CVU lacrosse in the spring and run cross country in the fall. Shane is planning on fulfilling a life long dream by hiking the Long Trail by himself in August. Shane is looking forward to spending lots of time with the campers this summer and teaching them about all the fun things there is to learn about the outdoors.
Counselor
Shane is a rising sophomore from the town of Williston. Shane loves the outdoors and all the activities associated with it. Shane plays CVU lacrosse in the spring and run cross country in the fall. Shane is planning on fulfilling a life long dream by hiking the Long Trail by himself in August. Shane is looking forward to spending lots of time with the campers this summer and teaching them about all the fun things there is to learn about the outdoors.
Jayce Slesar
Counselor
Jayce is a graduating senior at CVU. He is enthusiastically involved in the CVU robotics team and varsity ultimate Frisbee team. Jayce enjoys community outreach and integrating skills and interests with those around him. Jayce is very excited to help welcome the incoming class of 2022 into an environment that allowed him to find fun, friends and a career path for life!
Counselor
Jayce is a graduating senior at CVU. He is enthusiastically involved in the CVU robotics team and varsity ultimate Frisbee team. Jayce enjoys community outreach and integrating skills and interests with those around him. Jayce is very excited to help welcome the incoming class of 2022 into an environment that allowed him to find fun, friends and a career path for life!
Nathan Songer
Counselor
Nathan is an upcoming senior at CVU. With experience as a camper for a year and a counselor since he was a ninth grader Nathan’s passion for this camp has grown stronger each year. He participates in the CVU Rowing Club, CVU Class Council, CVU Volleyball and Above The Influence (ATI). Nathan also participates with the CVU Penguin Plunge team. Nathan attends the Burlington Tech Center for human services with a passion in psychology and therapy. Nathan takes his job seriously but always manages to make everything humorous as much as possible. He’s looking forward to meeting all the new ninth graders and having a great summer.
Counselor
Nathan is an upcoming senior at CVU. With experience as a camper for a year and a counselor since he was a ninth grader Nathan’s passion for this camp has grown stronger each year. He participates in the CVU Rowing Club, CVU Class Council, CVU Volleyball and Above The Influence (ATI). Nathan also participates with the CVU Penguin Plunge team. Nathan attends the Burlington Tech Center for human services with a passion in psychology and therapy. Nathan takes his job seriously but always manages to make everything humorous as much as possible. He’s looking forward to meeting all the new ninth graders and having a great summer.
Clancy Talbott
Counselor
Clancy is very excited to be participating in the CVU camp for his fourth year! He will graduate from CVU in June and is taking a gap year before attending University. He has loved his time at CVU and wants to pass on his passion for the remarkable place! During his time at CVU he has participated in many clubs, student opportunities and activism. He was an avid part of the theater and art communities as well. Clancy loves to meet new people and play games! He enjoys singing and acting and is beyond excited to meet everyone and have an amazing time at camp!
Counselor
Clancy is very excited to be participating in the CVU camp for his fourth year! He will graduate from CVU in June and is taking a gap year before attending University. He has loved his time at CVU and wants to pass on his passion for the remarkable place! During his time at CVU he has participated in many clubs, student opportunities and activism. He was an avid part of the theater and art communities as well. Clancy loves to meet new people and play games! He enjoys singing and acting and is beyond excited to meet everyone and have an amazing time at camp!
Sophie Yarwood
Counselor
Sophie is a rising junior at CVU. This is her second year working at the CVU Summer camp. Sophie's hobbies include music, softball, lighting crew for school plays, and writing. Sophie is very excited to meet the incoming class of 2022 and make this big transition as easy as possible with some fun thrown in with the process!
Counselor
Sophie is a rising junior at CVU. This is her second year working at the CVU Summer camp. Sophie's hobbies include music, softball, lighting crew for school plays, and writing. Sophie is very excited to meet the incoming class of 2022 and make this big transition as easy as possible with some fun thrown in with the process!