Lily - Program Director

Prior to founding International Ivy in 2011, Lily held numerous roles at Pfizer (2001-2010) including Director of Worldwide Strategy and Innovation. She received her Bachelor of Science in Economics from University of Pennsylvania, the Wharton School, her Master in Business Administration from Harvard University, Harvard Business School and her Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) from Columbia University, Teachers College. She is a mother of three children.

 

Elaine - Site Director - Short Hills

Elaine spent over twenty years working on Wall Street as controller for billion dollar private equity funds at Goldman Sachs (2006-2010) and Credit Suisse (1996-2004).  Elaine is also co-founder of International Ivy and its HR Leader. Elaine is mother of two children.

 

Jeff - Advisor

Jeff is an investment executive with 20 years of experience in traditional and alternative markets. He was the Head of Alternative Investments with Nikko Asset Management overseeing $30 billion of assets. He has held senior positions in ACAM Advisor, UBS, Morgan Stanley and Lehman Brothers. Jeff is also an inventor of two patents and a super-computer engineer designer. He has four degrees - a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from NYU, a Bacelor of Engineer in Electrical Engineering from Cooper Union, a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Polytechnic University (now NYU), and a Master in Business Administration from Stern School of Business at NYU.

Jaimee - Site Director - Far Hills

Jaimee is a full-time teacher during the school year.

Kalyna - Site Director - Chatham

Kalyna graduated cum laude from Salve Regina University with a double major in Secondary Education and Spanish. Kalyna is currently a full-time teacher.

 

Anita - Site Director - Somerset

Mrs. H-K, as her students know her, is a full-time educator. Ms. H-K holds NJ Principal and Math Teacher certifications. Mrs. H-K is also the proud parent of a daughter in college.

 

Diana - Site Director - Caldwell

Diana graduated from the University at Albany with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and East Asian Studies. She is preparing for getting a Master in Higher Education Administration and some day to teach abroad. Diana loves traveling and meeting new people. She also likes to try new restaurants.

Bill - Sleight of Hand Magic

Bill has been astounding audiences in cities across the US and Canada for over four decades in numerous venues including the Magic Castle in Hollywood, California . He has taught thousands of professional magicians through his lectures, videos, books and articles.

 

Nadine - Comedy Improvisation

Nadine has taught theater at the Montclair Cooperative School to 5th-8th graders for the last three years. As an actor, Nadine has performed regionally across the country, most recently touring in her one woman show In the Shadow of My Son, throughout New Jersey.  Nadine has a BA from Cornell University, an MFA in Theater from Sarah Lawrence College, and an MA in Child Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver.

 

JoAnn - Creative Writing

JoAnn Jackovino is an educator with over 25 years classroom experience. She holds teaching certifications in both New Jersey and Florida in the areas of English, Elementary Education, Pre-School/Nursery, and ESL. She has taught creative writing for the past ten years and is a published author having written over 35 children’s books on life-lessons for children. Her books can be found on Amazon, Kindle and MagicFrogTales.com. She loves to teach, write, and fill children with self-esteem and the knowledge of just how “unique” they are for they are like snowflakes: beautiful, and one-of-a-king!

 

LaToya - Biology and Anatomy By Digital and Actual Dissection

LaToya received a B.A. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and a Master’s degree in Science Education from Drew University. She is honored to be a Bill Gates Millennium scholar, which has been instrumental in her undergraduate and post-graduate education. LaToya will be seeking a PhD in Higher Education Administration next fall. She currently teaches biology at the Morris County School of Technology. She is one of twenty-four teachers in the state to be inducted into the WDHA FM’s NJ Teacher’s that Rock Class of 2014. She developed an immense passion for science after spending two years conducting research in a genetics laboratory on a protein involved in the development of human cancer. LaToya is extremely excited to share her knowledge and experience with the vibrant International Ivy campers as they use the dissection of model organisms to learn more about the human body.

 

Randy - Public Speaking and Acting

Randy, Theatre Arts instructor at Warren County Technical School, has performed in productions on Broadway, in Europe, on national tours, and at numerous regional theatres including Paper Mill Playhouse. Randy began his theatrical training in high school at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts and received his BFA in Theatre Performance from the University of Miami.

Jonathan - Programming

Jonathan teaches technology and programming. He has two young daughters.

Donna - Singing, Music Video, Journalism

Donna is a singer, songwriter and voice teacher from Madison, NJ. She developed a passion for musical theatre and has performed in over a dozen productions. Donna graduated from Muhlenberg College with a double major in Music (Vocal Performance) and Theatre (Acting). She won the title of Muhlenberg Idol 2008 and the Henry award for Performing Artist of the year in 2009. After college, she taught private voice and piano lessons at a local music studio before accepting a long term chorus teacher position in Madison, NJ where she directed “The Music Man,” Donna has been a contestant on the FOX show American Idol twice and ranked top 500 out of 10,000 in 2003 and top 400 in 2010.

 

Tara - Math teacher

Tara is a CRLA certified math tutor with four years experience in tutoring math. During the school year, she works as a French teacher at Mahwah High School for the past three years. As a child, she was a camper every summer and is so excited to embody this active and curious spirit once again as a part of the International Ivy Team.

 

Kerri - Youngster Program Instructor

Kerri recently graduated from Kutztown University receiving a degree in Elementary education with a concentration in early childhood education. She is continuing her education in hopes to receive a special education certificate. She has been working with children since she was 16 at summer camps, mostly pre-school. She is very excited to join the International Ivy program.

 

Eve - Programming

Eve teaches programming for mobile apps.

 

Jill - 3D Crafts

Jill is a family and consumer education teacher at West Essex Regional High School where she teaches culinary arts and personal finance. She enjoys all types of crafts. Jill is looking forward to another fun and successful summer with International Ivy.

 

Omar - Robotics

Omar is an aspiring robotic engineer.

 

Rebecca - Tech Instructor/Counselor

Rebecca is a photoshop expert and a creative individual. She is pursing a degree in interactive multimedia, which combines animation, video game design, website design and interactive storytelling. Rebecca has won various digital awards.

 

Christina - Youngster Program

Christina is a graduate of Seton Hall University. She is an elementary/special education teacher currently working in the Kinnelon Public School district. Christina is looking forward to working with the children at International Ivy this summer! In the fall, she will be joining the Pequannock school system this fall as their kindergarten teacher.

 

Leigh - Arts Teacher

Leigh received her BFA in photography from the University of the Arts in 2007, and she is currently working on a MAT in visual arts. She is a practicing visual artist that focuses primarily in Mixed Media and photography. She has a seven year old daughter that loves creating art with her during their free time.

 

Justin - Tech Instructor

Justin enjoys having fun, spending time with friends, playing basketball, and enjoying the beautiful summer weather.

 

James - Head Counselor

James is a special education mathematics teacher at Manchester Regional High School in Haledon, NJ. He is a camp-lifer. James has either attended or worked at a camp since he was 5. He looks forward to an exciting summer!

 

Lilly - Head Counselor

Lilly is the Head Counselor and second year with International Ivy.

 

Tania - Counselor

Tania's interests are softball. Her major is visual arts; painting and sculpture. She is always up for adventure and camping. Her favorite place is New York. Tania loves meeting and interacting with new people.

 

Tim - Counselor

Tim is a rising Junior in Fairfield University with a major in Communications and a minor in Marketing. He writes for the school paper and hosts his own radio show about media and pop culture once a week. He loves kids and has watched and took care of his younger cousins. He’s really looking forward to working with the kids at International Ivy!

 

Briana - Counselor

Briana will be a Freshman this fall at the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School. She intends to major in Finance with minors in French and Philosophy. She is looking forward to enjoying another beaming summer at International Ivy!

 

Emma - Counselor

Emma is fun to be around and she loves summer! It’s the best time to try new things! One summer I tried a summer camp in Canada. Can’t wait for a fun summer with new friends at International Ivy.

 

Julia - Counselor

Julia is a counselor.

 

Peter - Counselor

Peter is a Pre-Vet major. He has been a camp poster-child since he was 5 years old. He really likes animals and music. Peter is currently attending a 4 year university. He plays soccer, video games, and skateboard.

 

Shanyah - Counselor

Shanyah currently attends Oak Knoll School in Summit, NJ. She loves spending summer vacations doing something new and fun. She is looking forward to having a fun summer with all the students. Fun fact about Shanyah is that she was born and raised in Trinidad.

 

Leanna - Counselor

Leanna will be a high school senior this upcoming year. Leanna is very involved in the music program participating in percussion ensemble and the seasonal plays. She is a thrower for the JCHS Track and Field team. She loves to play the drums and guitar. Leanna loves bike riding and running. She has a dog and a rabbit. Her favorite animal is the lemer.

 

Jackie - Counselor

Jackie is a senior at Rutgers University studying Psychology and pursuing a career in therapy. She has worked with elementary school children through a program called Big Buddy and acted as their positive role model. She has also worked with autistic children through classes at Rutgers and is very excited to continue working with children this summer!

 

Sherry - Counselor

Sherry is a very comfortable counselor to work with. She is a self-starter and has no problem going the extra mile to make sure everyone, especially the campers are taken care of. She will be a freshman at the University of Chicago pursuing a Economics Major.

 

Alexei - Counselor

Alexaei is a counselor.

 

Sarah - Counselor

Sarah is a rising Senior at the Pingry School. She enjoys art, video games, and fencing. She's extremely happy to be a counselor at International Ivy, and is looking forward to getting to know the campers! Yes, she plays Minecraft really well!

 

Chris - Counselor in Training

Chris was a camper with International Ivy previously. We discovered his passion and talent in technology and reading, thus recruited him right after the camp. His favorite ice cream is Raspberry Sorbet and favorite song is New Born by Muse. Purple color is his color.

 

 
American Camp Association During our first year of operation, we wanted to create a first-rate program from the very start so we adopted the 200+ standards issued by the American Camp Association. We were visited by the ACA and achieved accreditation in our first year.

 

 
Chyten helps students set goals and then achieve them. Their nationally acclaimed tutoring programs open new doors for students at all levels. Chyten tutors, all experienced tutors with graduate degrees, work with students and their families as advisors and mentors as well as instructors, so that students can envision more possibilities and find new directions. Their motto: If you can dream it, we’ll work to make it happen, together.

 

 
We are blessed to have the wonderful pediatricians of Summit Pediatrics to be our "on-call" physicians. Dr. Hemant Kairam (pictured to the left) was recognized as one of America’s Top Pediatricians (2004-2007) and awarded the Clinical Excellence in Pediatrics Award (2012).