I teach second grade in Cornwall, Vermont, where I am the school’s beekeeper and love taking my students out snowshoeing and Nordic skiing every winter.

Originally from Meredith, New Hampshire, I graduated from Middlebury College in the winter of 2018 as an environmental policy major and education studies minor. While on campus, I was a Vermont Campus Compact/Vermont Higher Education Council Engaged Student Award Recipient, and I received the Bonnie McCardell Student Leadership Award for outreach in youth and family services. During college, I fell in love with the community in Addison County, Vermont, so I began my teaching career at a local elementary school. I have worked with multiple elementary ages, but currently teach a close-knit group of 9 spunky and sweet 2nd graders. During winter weekends, I teach alpine skiing to students of all ages at the Middlebury College Snow Bowl. When I’m not teaching, you’ll find me hiking a mountain.

In 2022, I led Rocky Mountain Expedition and I am thrilled to be returning to the Overland team this summer! As a leader, I love to experience the intense and wonderful power of immersive outdoor experiences and the ways that they invite us to grow as individuals and bring us together in community.

Throughout high school, I used my language skills to teach ESL in three languages, and live translated civic prep classes. These experiences helped shape the way I intentionally communicate with those around me.

Growing up internationally, I graduated high school in Darien, Connecticut in the spring of 2021. The following fall, I started attending Tufts University, where I am now a sophomore majoring in Chemical Engineering. As a member of the Men’s Crew Team, I spend a lot of my time on campus working with my teammates both on and off the water. I am also a volunteer radio show host for Tufts’ freeform radio station, where I’m on air for an hour a week playing music for the community. Outside of academics and rowing, I spend my time exploring new music, playing frisbee, and reading books.

I’m excited to return to Overland’s staff this summer. As a four-time Overland alum — including summers on Alpine Challenge and Kilimanjaro Expedition — and a leader last summer — on Berkshire Adventure and Alaska Explorer — I know firsthand that Overland is a great place to grow and learn from the outdoors and peers, and I’m excited to be a part of the process this once again.

Growing up on an island in the Pacific Northwest, I loved adventuring and exploring the outdoors. I spent many summers hiking on Mount Rainier, exploring the North Cascades, biking around the island, and paddle boarding at my friend’s house.

Originally from Bainbridge Island, Washington, I am a rising junior at Bowdoin College studying mathematics and education. I am an officer on the rowing team and spend lots of time out on the water training, competing and hanging out with teammates. Last fall, I led an orientation trip for incoming freshman hiking in the mountains, and I’ve fallen in love with all Maine has to offer. Additionally, I volunteer at the preschool on campus and work at the coffee shop. After studying abroad in Prague next fall, I will be doing research with an education professor about play-based learning in STEM fields.

This summer, I couldn’t be more excited to be outdoors and spending time with Overland students and getting to know each of them. From the joy of completing a challenge to the small, daily moments that will make us laugh, I’m grateful for all this opportunity has to offer.

After going on an Overland trip when I was eleven, I fell in love with nature and exploring it with others, and I returned for another five summers of outdoor adventure.

Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I am a sophomore at Barnard College. I have loved getting involved on campus – I play on Columbia’s ultimate frisbee team and joined a Hillel leadership fellowship, meeting weekly with other first-years to discuss and improve our leadership on campus. I earned fall semester Dean’s List honors and have enjoyed taking classes in many disciplines before declaring a major. Aside from academics, I love exploring NYC and finding natural beauty in the urban landscape, which I often find while running in nearby parks. I am passionate about photography and can frequently be found holding a camera, whether I’m out exploring or in any daily moment.

When I look back, Overland trips have been incredibly formative times in my life; they have changed the way I see the world and my place within it, as well as given me fond memories and lasting friendships. I know how special Overland experiences can be, and I’m so excited to lead in California this summer, helping students explore Overland’s promise.

Born and raised in Colombia, I was fortunate enough to attend high school in Wisconsin, and when I graduated, I joined the Marines. It has been a wonderful seven years since. I’m grateful to say I’ve just completed my second year at Williams College, and I’m thrilled and honored to be a returning leader for Overland this summer.

There are several leadership traits that I aim to share with Overland students. Among those traits, I find that leading by example, being humble, and genuinely caring for your fellow teammates enough to put their needs above your wants are of great importance. As I look ahead to a summer of exploration and growth on Pyrenees Expedition, I’m grateful for the community at Overland, and I look forward to stepping back into a leadership role. Most importantly, I believe leadership is being able to love and care for all of the team members. I’ve learned that leadership does not only rest on the “leader.” In a team, we all can and should lead. This summer, I’ll strive to empower and encourage ownership in each and every team member over our summer adventure!