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Summer Trails Leadership Team


Scott Berman Athletic Director	Scott is originally from The Bronx where he taught Physical Education and he currently lives in Yorktown Heights. He has a Masters in Health Education and Physical Education from Lehman College. Scott has the distinguished honor of being the longest Summer Trails employee—He’s been working in a leadership capacity for 32 years! When he’s not at camp you can catch him on the golf course (he’s got a mean swing) or traveling the globe.

Joanna Berkowitz Upper Grove Group Leader	Joanna grew up in The Bronx and was a student at the Bronx High School of Science and now resides right here in Granite Springs. Joanna graduated from Pomona College in Claremont, CA and holds an American Chemical Society Certified BA in Physical Chemistry. In the spring of 2007 Joanna joined the Summer Trails full-time staff team where she enjoys talking with new camp families and staff. When not at camp Joanna stays busy participating in her children’s school activities, playing with her dog Cassius, listening to music, and singing Kelly Clarkson songs (Joanna is her #1 fan).

Cindy Yaeger Lower Grove Group Leader	Cindy grew up in Plainview, NY and currently resides in Cortlandt Manor. She has a BS from Oneonta State in Elementary Education and an MS in Reading Education from Queens College. She currently teaches remedial math in the Briarcliff School District. Cindy has been at Summer Trails since 1997 as a group counselor, games counselor, upper grove group leader, head counselor and most recently she is the Lower Grove Group Leader. Cindy loves being at camp because she enjoys meeting new people each summer and loves being a part of the Summer Trails family.

Amy Kaufman Little Grove Group Leader	Amy is originally from Long Beach, New York and currently lives in Somers. She has a BA from SUNY Buffalo and an MA from Emerson College. Amy is a teaching assistant in the winter months and looks forward to summer because she loves seeing everybody’s smiling faces. Amy joined the Summer Trails family in 2005 as a Little Grove Group Counselor and in 2007 became the Little Grove Group Leader. When not at work, Amy can be found baking in the kitchen, reading, taking long walks, and practicing yoga.

Debi Reilly Aquatics Director	Debi was born, raised and currently resides in Yorktown Heights. She considers Summer Trails her second home as she grew up here spending 18 summers at camp (13 as staff and 5 as a camper). In addition to running our pool, Debi oversees our Extended Day Program. Debi has a Masters of School Psychology from Plattsburgh State University. When not at camp you may find Debi teaching an American Red Cross Certification course, cross-stitching, nanny-ing, and playing with her puppy.

Vivien Simpson Summer Office Manager	Vivien grew up abroad in Uxbridge, England where she obtained a BA in French and Literature and an MA in French Literature at the University of St Andrews, Scotland. Now she resides on our side of the pond in Wappingers Falls. She completed her MAT at Manhattanville College in Elementary Education and spends the other 10 months of the year as a second grade teacher at Rippowam Cisqua School in Mt. Kisco. Vivien has spent 10 summers at Summer Trails; Girls 3 Counselor for 4 summers, Lower Grove Group Leader for 5 summers and in 2007 she became the Summer Office Manager. For fun Vivien enjoys watching Jeopardy, swimming, reading, hiking, playing tennis, and singing Beatles songs loud and out of tune in her car!

Robyn Butlien Health Director	Robyn grew up down county in White Plains and now lives in Somers. She has worked as a traveling nurse and for Westchester Medical Center’s STAT helicopter trauma unit and is currently a stay at home mom. Robyn graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Business Administration and went to Westchester Community College to achieve her RN. When she’s not at camp healing boo-boos and doling out buckets of TLC, Robyn loves skiing in the winter and watching baseball in the summer.
Dave Parent Controller	Dave was born in Wyoming and raised in Florida. He graduated from the University of West Florida with an Economics & Finance degree. After working at Southwoods Camp as the bookkeeper, Dave joined the Summer Trails Staff in 2008. During the winter, Dave fills the role of controller including accounting and operations. In the summer, he also manages our office and maintenance staff and coordination of all camp transporation services. Dave is an avid golfer, guitar player and Jimmy Buffett fan.