Meet Scatico Senior Leadership + Program Staff

May 27

We’re excited to introduce our leadership and program staff for summer 2025 ! These are members of our community who do not live in cabins with campers (as Counselors and Division Leaders do) but who help oversee camper life, program areas and activities, special events, and operations. We want to share a little more about these key Scaticonians! Who wants to do the math on how many combined Scatico summers represented, or how many total miles travelled to get to the 12523?

HEAD COUNSELORS

KERRI WINDERMAN, GIRLS HEAD COUNSELOR

Number of summers at Scatico…26.

I travel to camp from… Rye, NY.

When I’m not at camp I… am an Instructional Math Coach for the Rye City School District, where I focus on curriculum and professional development for elementary teachers.

AUDREY FLEISCHNER, GIRLS HEAD COUNSELOR + ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Number of summers at Scatico…25.

I travel to camp from… Brooklyn, NY.

When I’m not at camp I… still work for camp as an Assistant Director! I also have my own NYC education consultancy, BetterEd.

MARK GRETENSTEIN, BOYS HEAD COUNSELOR

Number of summers at Scatico… 7.

I travel to camp from… Brooklyn, but I grew up in Miami!

When I’m not at camp I… teach middle school math in East New York, Brooklyn.

DUSTY FOX, ASSISTANT GIRLS HEAD COUNSELOR

Number of summers at Scatico… 27 this summer.

I travel to camp from… Asheville, NC .

When I’m not at camp I’m… a middle school English teacher.

QUINN CROLAND, ASSISTANT BOYS HEAD COUNSELOR

Number of summers at Scatico… 22.

I travel to camp from… Hawthorne, NJ.

When I’m not at camp I…work as a special education middle school teacher. Specifically, I’m teaching 8th grade resource room social studies and language arts; science in LLD room; and co-teacher for 6th and 7th grade science.

JANE ROSENFELD, ASSISTANT HEAD COUNSELOR

Number of summers at Scatico… #18!

I travel to camp from… NYC.

When I’m not at camp I… am a 4th-grade teacher at Spence in New York.

MOISES “MOE” TORRES, ASSISTANT BOYS HEAD COUNSELOR

Number of summers at Scatico… This will be my 12th summer.

I travel to camp from…the Czech Republic, but I am from Washington Heights, NY.

When I’m not at camp I’m… a Spanish teacher and Co-Director of the after school program at a school in Prague. I also play semi pro basketball in the Czech Republic.

WATERFRONTS

ISHAI ESHED, BOYS WATERFRONT

My first summer at camp was… 2019. 7 summers at Scatico!

I travel to camp from… Ecuador, where I have been living for the last 20+ years. But I was born and raised in Israel.

When I’m not at camp… My wife and I own a Green School in our home town in Ecuador.

JULIETA MARTOS, GIRLS WATERFRONT

My first summer at camp was… 2021, summer #5.

I travel to camp from… Córdoba, Argentina.

When I’m not at camp I… work as a swimming teacher and lifeguard. I also dance and work as a physical education teacher.

ATHLETICS

RANDY AU, BOYS ATHLETICS

My first summer at camp was… 1984, 24th summer.

I travel to camp from…Columbus, OH.

When I’m not at camp… I work for Pickerington North and Central High School as a 504 coordinator. In this role, I develop and maintain students’ 504 plans. I used to be a school psychologist.

ELIANA PISETZNER, GIRLS ATHLETICS

Number of summers at Scatico… 12.

I travel to camp from… New Jersey.

When I’m not at camp I… am a full-time student, getting my Masters in Social Work. This past year I interned at a center for family services with 8-18 year-olds.

VINOD DOGRA, BOYS TENNIS

Number of summers at Scatico… 23.

I travel to camp from…India.

When I’m not at camp I… run tennis and pickleball programs for adults and kids.

BEN LEW, GIRLS TENNIS

Number of summers at Scatico… 14th full summer, but I’ve got some 1-3 week stints from another 5 to mix in.

Travel to camp from… very close by! I now live in Clermont, NY but grew up in Ardsley.

When I’m not at camp… I run a small business and take care of Henry (Lew).

PJ MAPUMULO, TENNIS

Number of summers at Scatico…3! Get my jacket this summer.

I travel to camp from… California, but I’m originally from South Africa.

When I’m not at camp…I am a professional USPTA tennis coach. The high school team I coach in California, won the state championship!

EMILIANO PRIETO, TENNIS

Number of summers at Scatico…four.

I travel to camp from… Argentina.

When I’m not at camp…I work as a physical education teacher and tennis coach.

MICHAEL OCSHER, SOCCER

Number of summers at Scatico…3! Coming for that jacket.

I travel to camp from… England.

When I’m not at camp…I work as an outreach officer for a community energy organization— so delivering talks and workshops about things related to energy efficiency. I also coach football!

CREATIVE + CULINARY ARTS

LAURA GOLD, GIRLS ART

Number of summers at Scatico… 18 summers and counting.

I travel to camp from… the beaches of Ecuador. Originally from Queens, NY.

When I’m not at camp I… am the director of Ayni Green School, a holistic educational community dedicated to fostering regenerative practices and sustainability.

KEN VALLARIO, ART

Number of summers at Scatico…12!

I travel to camp from…Asheville, NC.

When I’m not at camp I… do art and teach kids.

MAR VAZQUEZ, BOYS ART

My first summer at camp was… 2019, this will be my 6th summer.

I travel to camp from… Mexico City.

When I’m not at camp I… model and host events for companies :)

ALEJANDRO CASTILLO, COOKING

This will be summer number… 5!

I travel to camp from… Puebla, Mexico.

When I’m not at camp I… work at a culinary school as a chef instructor for university students. In my teaching, I specialize in pastry and baking.

ALLY MCARTHUR AKA CHEF ALLY, COOKING

My first summer at camp was… 1983 / 22.

I travel to camp from…Norwalk, CT.

When I’m not at camp I… cater and plan events in NYC and tri-state with my company, Herb-n-Peach.

JAMIE SEGAL, PERFORMING ARTS

My first summer at camp was… 2007, this will be summer 17!

I travel to camp from…New York.

When I’m not at camp I… teach second grade in NYC!

SAM ANDERSON, GIRLS CERAMICS

Number of summers at Scatico… 2.

I travel to camp from… Catskill, NY.

When I’m not at camp… I'm teaching Pre K - 5th grade art at the Hudson City School District. When I'm not working, I'm usually spending time with my dog, Kikko, or crafting.

BIANCA MYRON, BOYS CERAMICS

Number of summers at Scatico… 2!

I travel to camp from… Kingston, NY.

When I’m not at camp… I teach ceramics and work for a small business in Red Hook (very close to camp).

DANIEL DALY, WOODSHOP

Number of summers at Scatico… 4.

I travel to camp from… Ireland.

When I’m not at camp… I am a product designer. I specialize in products made out of sheet metal.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

WILL BUSSERT, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

My first summer at camp was… 2021, so this will be my fifth summer at Camp Scatico.

I travel to camp from… Niskayuna, NY.

When I’m not at camp I…teach PE for grades NS-6 in Woodstock, NY.

STEVE LEWANICK, ROPES + TOWER

My first summer at camp was… I took Scatico groups caving 15-20 years ago but started running the Tower five years ago. (I rode down to check out the camp but had no intention of taking the position. Then I met David…)

Travel to camp from… Albany. Lived in the the capital district all my life.

When I’m not at camp I’m… trying to learn how to stay out of trouble. ;) I rock/ice climb, cave, golf, scuba dive, ski, ride my motorcycle.

JOSUE LORA, ROPES + TOWER

Number of summers at Scatico… this will be my fourth!

I travel to camp from… Washington Heights (but I’m studying in Michigan).

When I’m not at camp I’m…about to pursue my Masters in Athletic Training.

PHOTO + MEDIA

CORY SCHWARTZ

My first summer at camp was… 1988, in bunk 4 as a sub-junior. This will be summer 26.

I travel to camp from… Rye Brook, NY.

When I’m not at camp … am currently a stay at home dad to both Sebastian (6) and Peyton (4). I am also a photographer shooting events, concert, parties, family portraits, etc.

JOHN HICKEY

My first summer at camp was… 1982 / 41 summers at camp.

I travel to camp from…Los Angeles. Originally from Elizaville!

When I’m not at camp I… write and direct films and provide IT support to a large law firm. I also mentor early-career and emerging screenwriters.

JESI PEDROCCA

Number of summers at Scatico… 4! I took last summer off, but started in 2021.

I travel to camp from… Argentina.

When I’m not at camp I… take photos at events and teach AcroYoga classes. I also travel and study computer programming. I just spent over a year living in New Zealand!

SUPPORT STAFF

NURSE AMY, HEAD NURSE

My first summer at camp was… 2018.

I travel to camp from… Pennsylvania.

When I’m not at camp … I work at Mercersburg Academy– a boarding school in Pennsylvania– where I am an RN at the Student Health Center and (fun fact!) a Head Varsity Volleyball Coach.

BEN KLEIN, MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

My first summer at camp was… 1988, 19 summers at Camp

I travel to camp from… Maplewood, NJ.

When I’m not at camp I… live with my wife Sara, children Harry and Maddy and dog Archie. I am the lower school psychologist at Collegiate School in NYC.

TEDDY LYDON, MAINTENANCE

My first summer at camp was…1997/ 26 summers.

I travel to camp from… I live on camp! And am originally from the 12523.

When I’m not at camp I… I am still at camp, working as Scatico’s year-round caretaker.

RICARDO TURNBULL, KITCHEN

Number of summers at Scatico…16

I travel to camp from… Boca Raton, Florida.

When I’m not at camp I… run my own catering and event planning business, A Catered Affair.

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