Meet the Summer Residential Life Staff!

These lovely ladies are your 2013 summer Residential Life staff! They will be there to celebrate your successes and help you have a fun time during your month at Emma, as well as to help you with any problems.

The House Parents

Nicole and Lisa will be like your parents away from home. They will make sure you know the rules and can help you learn to do everything at Emma (like where to do your laundry!)

The Proctors

Each hall has a Proctor, a head girl, who lives there. Aileen, Sarah and Courtney will be like your big sister-- there to help you resolve any problems and to have fun with you in the afternoons and evenings!

The Counselors

The Counselors are current or recent Emma girls. These friendly American girls are outgoing and fun loving--Lauren, Abby, Meaghen and Reagan are your age and are there to help out with afternoon activities and sports. They will also come on our weekend trips. 

The 2013 Residential Life Director: Andy Gyves

Andy Gyves will serve as the Director of Residence Life for Emma Willard's summer programs.  

During the academic year, Andy is a member of the Emma Willard faculty.  

At Emma, Andy leads the school's Global Programs and Language Department, coaches the indoor track team, and lives on campus with his family.  When he is not teaching or coaching, Andy enjoys running, swimming, and spending time with his wife, Amanda, and their two daughters — future "Emma Girls" Elizabeth (4) and Molly (2).

Introducing the 2013 Teachers!

Shannon Snyder

Shannon lives in Greenwich, NY. She loves hiking and being outside in nature. She has recently taken up gardening and is excited about all the flowers, herbs and vegetables that are coming up in her garden this year. She loves all kinds of animals, and has two cats. Shannon comes to Emma Willard with many years to English teaching experience, including at Harvard's summer English program.

Carlie Johnson

Carlie was born and raised in Washington State, but has spent the last nine years studying and living abroad in both Mexico and Spain. She has a passion for languages, and loves teaching. In her free time she enjoys travelling, cooking, and reading. She’s always looking for new adventures, and new experiences! 

Mercy Hume

Mercy is excited for another amazing summer English program at Emma Willard! She has been teaching English and English as a Second Language in the United States, Japan and Germany. She enjoys working with students of all ages and ability levels. In her free time she likes to play basketball and read. Mercy lives in Seattle, Washington, with her husband Colin and her cat Pablo (who is upset he is not coming to Emma this summer!)

The Emma Willard Campus

This is Kellas. It is a dorm and houses the Dining Hall. 

Welcome!

Hello Summer Program girls and parents!

We are so excited for this summer's English program! The teachers are busy making plans for English class and the residential staff is busy planning after school and weekend activities. We are especially excited to meet all of you--we have girls from five different countries coming this summer! Please bookmark this site and check back for updates from the program and pictures of all our activities. The count down has begun; in only one and half months we will see you in the Albany airport on July 20th.