Melody first came to Wolfe’s Neck Center in 2019 as a Farm Camp Counselor and has found it hard to wander too far ever since. After graduating from Colby College in 2020 with a major in Environmental Policy, she was an educator for our inaugural Farm Discovery School that fall. In order to become a better agricultural educator, she took an opportunity to be a Farm Intern at North Country School/Camp Treetops in the Adirondacks of New York for a year and a half. During this time she helped care for sheep, horses, goats, pigs, and various poultry, as well as five acres of fruit and vegetable production, all in addition to co-teaching Edible Schoolyard classes! She returned to Wolfe’s Neck in 2022 as the Farm Camp Assistant Director and is excited to follow that position as the Farm Camp & School Programs Coordinator.
Growing up as a 4-Her and with a large backyard garden, her career goal is to share her passion for agriculture and the environment with others. When she is not digging in the dirt or hanging with the animals in the barn, she loves to nordic ski, contra dance, play with her dog, Pip, and bake yummy treats.
Originally from Massachusetts and a graduate of Mount Holyoke College, Breton’s educational background is in Environmental Studies and Studio Art. From her experience as a Communications Manager at Living Observatory in Plymouth, MA, she found purpose in serving environmental organizations from “behind the scenes.” She has done everything from art curation in museums to NRCS soil testing, and wants to use her wide range of skills to aid non-profits with important missions. Wolfe’s Neck Center is an almost unbelievably wonderful place to bring that purpose. Not to mention, she feels lucky to drive alongside the Atlantic to work every day.
In Breton’s free time you can find her printmaking and painting, spotting sea birds on the beach, or making dinner with her best friends in Portland.
Born and raised in coastal Maine, Katie attended Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire. During her four years, she ran after-school and educational programming for refugee children and families and earned a degree in International Relations. After graduating, Katie lived in Haiti for a year and a half working with students, teachers, agronomists, and entrepreneurs. While there, she saw firsthand the importance of education, food, nutrition, and farming. Returning stateside with an interest in food justice and teaching, Katie has spent the last few years leading experiential, farm, and garden-based education on a handful of farms and summer camps. When not teaching or farming, she enjoys reading, traveling, cooking, and painting.
Robin and her family grew up in the Midwest before a job offer brought her and the family to Maine four years ago. She has fallen completely in love with the state. She is returning for her second summer as Farm Camp Medical Staff. She has been an EMT for over 20 years and has a vast array of experience with ambulance services, emergency departments, and fire departments, as well as being part of camp medical teams. She has a love for all things nature, camping, swimming. Recently she added Joy, a four month old mini schnauzer, to her world and is kept busy running after that fast small creature. She also enjoys cooking and making unique foods, and sharing her culinary delights with others! She is ready to build upon the success of last season and is delighted to be returning to a team with positive vibes and unique and diverse ideas. Her goal is to instill how prevention and preparedness can go a long way to help us all have a great summer with the campers!
Favorite farm animal: Mama Goat Wren
Favorite vegetable: steamed sugar snap peas
Favorite snack or beverage: all hot, cheesy dips with chips, iced coffee, ice tea
Favorite summer activity: swimming and hanging out around the water
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