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*** Sci-Tech Full-Time Staff ***

Jayme Dale Mallindine

Jayme Dale Mallindine

Director

 

Jayme Dale has spent her career and education poking at the intersections between technology and community-building. Before becoming the Director at URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy in 2018, Jayme was, at various points, an afterschool program coordinator and summer camp director for a youth leadership program in Rhode Island, a synagogue education coordinator and social action teacher, an ethnographer studying religious communities who used video games as part of their religious/spiritual practice, and a site lead and teacher for Girls Make Games and Girls Who Code, youth programs that teach middle school and high school girls video game design and computer programming.

Jayme grew up in the Appalachian region of North Carolina and dual-majored in Psychology and Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro. She then earned a Master’s degree at the University of Texas at Austin. She also used to run her own podcast at GamingBroadly.com about the ways people relate (or don’t relate) to games and the cultures surrounding them! She currently lives in New Orleans with her three-legged German Shepherd, Dexter, where she serves the New Orleans Jewish community as a board member for JNOLA (the young adult arm of the New Orleans Jewish Federation) and as an advisory council member for Avodah New Orleans.

Rabbi Dan Medwin, MAJE

Rabbi Dan Medwin, MAJE

Co-Director, Growth and Innovation

 

Before becoming one of the directors of camp, Rabbi Dan Medwin worked at the Central Conference of American Rabbis for over a decade as the Director of Digital Media.  This position involved creating digital liturgy, such as Visual T’filah, apps, and ebooks, as well as providing general technology and media guidance for other Reform rabbis and the broader Reform Movement.  

Rabbi Dan is honored to have helped launch camp as a founding member of the Camp Council, and has served as faculty at camp practically every summer since.

A graduate of Brandeis University (2001) with a double major in Sociology and Near Eastern and Judaic Studies, he continued his studies at Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion (on the LA campus) for rabbinical ordination (2010) and a Masters of Jewish Education.

Rabbi Dan is married to Rabbi Lydia Medwin, an expert in relational engagement and community organizing, and they live in Atlanta, Georgia with their three children: Zimra, Gavriel, and Jasmine.

Erin Levine, RJE

Erin Levine, RJE

Assistant Director, Engagement and Logistics

 

Erin Levine dedicated her life and work to helping our Jewish communal spaces become more welcoming and inclusive to the diversity of the Jewish people, particularly in the Reform Movement. Before becoming the Assistant Director of Engagement and Logistics at URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy, Erin worked as a synagogue engagement and education specialist, curriculum designer, camp summer professional, youth group advisor and Jr. Choir Director. Wearing these different hats, Erin worked to ensure all felt welcome and a sense of belonging. 

Erin grew up in the Chicagoland Area (Wheeling, IL) and graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a degree in Music Education and a minor in Jewish studies. She then worked in special education in public schools before continuing her studies at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (LA campus), where she got a Master’s in Jewish education and a Master’s in Jewish Nonprofit Management. Now, Erin lives back in the Chicagoland Area (Glenview, IL) with her Service Dog, Ruth, along with her brother, Eddie, and his dog, Artie.

*** 6 Points Specialty Camps Staff ***

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Lisa Rodney

Lisa Rodney

Business Manager, 6 Points Specialty Camps

 

Lisa is the 6 Points Business Manager for all three 6 Points Specialty camps located on the East Coast: 6 Points Sports, 6 Points Creative Arts, and 6 Points Sci-Tech! During the summer Lisa is housed out of 6 Points Sports Academy, but helps all three camps year-round!

Lisa’s involvement with the 6 Points Camps began as a Camp Parent when her daughter fell in love with 6 Points Sports Academy a few years ago. The moment a position became available which matched her over 30 years of business, accounting, and management experience, Lisa jumped on it. She is excited to bring her love for and connection with Judaism and children together with her work.

Lisa’s professional career in management began with Flight Service at American Airlines, then on to Office Manager of a Pilates studio, Controller of an Architectural firm and most recently she wore a wide variety of hats at a three-person accounting firm. She is actively involved with the local Jewish Community through three congregations as well as the JCC.

Lisa is originally from Rochester, NY, and has lived in Israel, Greece, Chicago, NYC, and Philadelphia. She currently resides outside of Raleigh, NC with her husband, mother, adult stepson, son, 14 and daughter, 12, two cats, and her chocolate Lab, Lucy. Her passions include learning about other cultures, travel, reading, and hiking. She volunteers regularly and currently serves as the Treasurer for her children’s middle school PTA.

Lindsey Fleishman

Lindsey Fleishman

Marketing Manager, 6 Points Specialty Camps

 

Lindsey has been a part of the 6 Points community since 2016. She was a camper, CIT, counselor, and CIT Director at 6 Points Sports. Camp is her happy place and one of the reasons she chose to work in the Jewish space as a career. She is also a NFTY-MAR alum and a true advocate of the importance of Jewish youth spaces. Lindsey received her B.S. in Communications from East Carolina University as a member of the Brinkley-Lane Scholars Program and the Honors College. She will also receive her Masters in Strategic Communication in 2024. Lindsey has gained a love for marketing through her work with 6 Points, BBYO, and the Honors College at ECU, allowing her to be creative in youthful environments. While she has lived in Greenville, North Carolina, for the past few years for school, she is originally from Raleigh, making North Carolina her home. Outside of camp, she loves to travel and will always be willing to tell you about her favorite place on earth, Dublin, Ireland. On any given day, she can also be found at a coffee shop trying to find the best latte.

Rachel B. Handloff

Rachel B. Handloff

Executive Director, 6 Points Specialty Camps

 

Born and raised in Farmington Hills, Michigan, Rachel has been attending summer camp since she was eight years old. She served as a counselor and senior staff member for 15 summers at Camp Tanuga in Northern Michigan. In the summer of 2013, Rachel was the CIT coordinator and Unit Head at 6 Points Sports Academy. Since 2013,  she has spent summers at 6 Points Sports as a Camper Care provider and Director of Jewish Life. For the past thirty years, she has been in the Washington, DC area where she has worked with students in Elementary through High School as a Youth Director, Guidance Counselor, and most recently as the Lower School Principal at Berman Hebrew Academy. Rachel has a BS in Sociology and Judaic Studies from The University of Michigan and a M.S. in Counseling from The Johns Hopkins University. She currently lives in Rockville, MD with her husband Rich. She has two adult daughters, Hannah and Sophie.

Rachel joined the 6 Points Team in the role of Executive Director for Specialty Camps in February 2023. Camp is Rachel’s happy place and she is thrilled to be able to spend time over the summer at each specialty camp.

Camp Council

Camp Council

The Camp Council is a group of dedicated volunteers who help steer the vision for the future of the camp and ensure its bright future.


Chairperson:
Michele Metsch
Vice Chairperson: Sam Kazer

Members:
Cantor Irena Altshul
Leah Finkelman
Abby Fisher
Dr. Alan Kaplan
Greg Kellner
Michael Marion (Immediate Past Chair)
Blair Marks
Sarah Kerstein Moreno
Barb Shimansky