Meet Our Team
Our team is committed to keeping our campers happy, safe, and loved. See you in 2025!
Rebecca Guralnik
Camp Director
Rebecca Guralnik is excited to continue her camp journey with Beth El Day Camp. After graduating from Brandeis University, Rebecca worked at Foundation for Jewish Camp as the Day Camp Fellow. Rebecca recently graduated with a MSW from Columbia School of Social Work and a Master in Jewish Studies from the Jewish Theological Seminary. During this dual degree program, Rebecca interned at Selfhelp Community Services and UJA-Federation of New York. Rebecca is happy to be back at camp and cannot wait to create many wonderful and memorable summers for all of our campers.
Zoe Schein
Assistant Camp Director
Zoe Schein is thrilled to join the Beth El Day Camp team as Assistant Director! Zoe is a graduate of Barnard College and holds a Masters in Secondary English Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. After working at the 92nd Street Y, JCC Association of North America, and teaching in New York City public schools, she is excited to bring her years of experience as a camp professional, educator, and parent to her role at Beth El Day Camp. Zoe lives in New Rochelle with her husband and two children, both campers at Beth El Day Camp!
Sharone Halperin
Camp Nurse
Sharone is excited to be working at Beth El Day Camp as our Camp Nurse. When she was a teenager, Sharone worked at Beth El Day Camp as a CIT and counselor. She had such a meaningful experience that she had to return with her children! Sharone is a proud mom of four, all of whom have attended camp. Sharone has been a nurse for over 16 years. She holds her bachelor’s in nursing from the College of New Rochelle and a Masters in Clinical Nurse Leadership from Sacred Heart University. Most of Sharone’s nursing career has been in neonatal intensive care. Sharone has a passion for parent education and has been a parent mentor for many years. She most recently became a #1 best selling author as a co-author of the book Dare to Care: Healthcare Superheroes Share Stories of Resilience, Hope & Inspirations.
Mark Poggioli
Pool Director
Mark Poggioli began his Beth El Day Camp journey as a counselor and we are so lucky that he continues to return as our Pool Director. Mark earned his BA at Binghamton University and is working toward his MA in Education at Hunter College. He plans to teach science to grades 7-12. Mark is passionate about swim lesson planning and has many years of experience as a private swim instructor at Swim Tank LTD. During the summer, he ensures that our pool is a safe environment where all campers feel comfortable learning critical safety skills in the water. See you all at the Pool!
Samantha Herlands
Director of Camper Care
Samantha Herlands is excited to continue her journey at Beth El Day Camp. Samantha attended Beth El Day Camp as a child and has since served in many roles, including: Counselor, Group Leader, Tennis Instructor, and Assistant Director. Samantha earned her BA from Binghamton University and is currently working towards obtaining a Doctorate in School Psychology (Psy.D) from St. John's University. Samantha is passionate about providing safe and inclusive spaces for children at camp and is looking forward to working with and caring for campers and their families this summer.
Amanda K. Gundling
Music Director
Amanda founded the Westchester Children’s Chorus in 2015 and serves as the Artistic Director and the conductor of the Chorale (9th-12th grade Treble Ensemble). A Graduate of Syracuse University and New York University, Amanda currently serves as the Director of Choirs at Scarsdale High School in Scarsdale, New York where she teaches all divisions of choir, beginning piano and college level music theory. Amanda is thrilled to be joining the Beth El Day Camp team this summer and cannot wait to share in song with you!