Meet Our Team

Get to know the Year-Round Team

Whether you are joining our community as a first-time camper or staff member, we are committed to supporting you through your 6 Points journey and are excited to welcome you to camp.

For some of us 6 Points has been in our lives since the inaugural summer in 2010, for others, we’ve found it more recently but either way 6 Points has become a place that allows us to be our best selves. 6 Points has introduced us to people who we now consider family, and it is both an honor and a privilege to ensure 6 Points can be the same for you as you join our community.

Please know we are always available to you should you have any questions or concerns.

6 points Sports Academy Full-Time Team

Jaclyn Gordon

Director

Coach Jackie has been a player on the 6 Points team since its first summer in 2010 when she joined the staff as a Head Coach for lacrosse and soccer. Since that summer, Jackie has also coached softball, basketball, and tennis. For the last eight years she served as the Director of Jewish Life at camp developing a ‘cool to be jewish’ culture around our core values.

As a representative of 6 Points Sports, she showcased and fostered relationships with Israeli schlichim and fellow Jewish educators around the world. Jackie coined the phrase “Jewish. Sports. Camp. We are all three, all the time.”   Jackie brings an elevated and uniquely blended level of passion and enthusiasm for sports and Judaism to camp every day.

Jackie’s Jewish journey began at Temple Shalom in Chevy Chase, Maryland, where she was a student in their Sunday school program.  For the last 25 years she has served the congregation as a Jewish Educator and Retreat Coordinator.

Jackie worked for Baltimore County Public Schools as a Physical Educator, Department Chair, Athletic Advisor, and coach for over twenty years. In her role as Department Chair, she improved, created, and managed teams of people, multiple facilities, and a myriad of curricular programs.  She successfully coached the Franklin High School girls’ lacrosse team and created community amongst her players and developed a winning team. Jackie is known as one of the most successful Middle School Athletic Directors in Baltimore. She has experience fundraising for her school, managing coaches and athletes, and operating large athletic events, including the largest archery program in the county.  In addition to Jackie’s experience working in a school setting she has also worked with Israel Lacrosse. This past summer she coached the Israel Lacrosse Women’s National team at the World Cup.

Outside of camp you can find Jackie either relaxing at home with her two dogs Castle and Lincoln, hiking, playing softball, or ballroom dancing.

You can reach out to Jackie about any aspect of our program: Jewish, Sports, or Camp.

Matt Vogel

Senior Assistant Director

Matt Vogel is the new Senior Assistant Director as he returns to 6 Points Sports Academy joining the year round team. Matt has a rich connection with 6 Points dating back to the third summer of camp in 2012 when he first served as a counselor and baseball coach. This is where Matt fell in love with camp and continued to work as a counselor, baseball coach, and lastly the Director of Lake, through the summer of 2015. After graduating from The Florida State University (Go Noles!) with a Bachelor of Arts in Religion, Matt began his Jewish professional journey as a Youth professional at the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach.

After working as a Youth professional and teaching Religious School with his home synagogue Temple Beth El of Boca Raton, Matt migrated to the Northeast and began working for Temple Shaaray Tefila of Bedford Corners as the Director of Youth Activities. He spent a year in Westchester before finding his next home for the past five years, Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple in New Brunswick, New Jersey. At Anshe Emeth, Matt began to craft his professional identity as a Jewish professional. Serving as the Director of Youth & Member Engagement from 2018-20, Matt enjoyed running the programs for Youth and adults, and teaching teens in the high school program. Matt was promoted to the Director of Education and Engagement and began overseeing the Religious School and Youth programs in July 2020. When the journey as Director started, Matt was also admitted to Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and graduated with his Master of Arts in Jewish Educational Leadership in May 2022. Matt recently went on to earn his Reform Jewish Educator (R.J.E.) Certification in January 2023.

Concluding his 5 years of service to Anshe Emeth in October 2023, Matt now returns to his home that he’s loved since his first summer as a counselor in 2012. He looks forward to working with the 6 Points team and spreading the love of Jewish camping. His vision for 6 Points Sports is to merge the joy of sport with the rich tapestry of Jewish traditions and values, ensuring everyone in the community leaves camp with a profound sense of identity and purpose. 

Matt’s excited to get back to work at the 6 and see everyone in Asheville during summer! In his free time, you can find Matt cheering the Florida State Seminoles to victory, especially over the Gators and Hurricanes, and relaxing with a good view of the water, likely somewhere on the Jersey Shore. 

 

Paul Dolnick

Director of Camp Care

“Pickleball” Paul has been a part of the 6 Points community since 2019 where he has served as the Director of Camp Care on our leadership team. Paul received his B.S. in Psychology from Bradley University, and subsequently his Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from Ball State University.

Paul grew up on Long Island, before attending colleges in the Midwest, and then ultimately settled in South Florida where he began his professional career. Paul has worked in various environments, including private practice, hospital, foster care and multiple Hebrew Day school settings as both a Clinical Director and Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

Paul worked in his youth as a counselor and group leader in a sleep-away camp setting in the Northeast and had always wanted to get back to being part of that special place. At 6 Points he has found his “happy place” and relishes every day that he can interact with campers, and counselors, providing a safe, fun and inviting place for campers to enjoy themselves, form meaningful and lasting relationships and be the best versions of themselves. He can’t wait for the summer to come, because as he often says, “It is going to be a SMASH”.

At camp, Paul can be found cruising around on his golf cart while visiting with every sport every day and interacting with campers. Outside of camp, Paul can be found on the Pickleball or Tennis courts in his community, or in his backyard tending to his extensive Bonsai collection.

Zoe Sellers

Office Manager

Zoe Sellers is thrilled to be returning to 6 Points for her 4th summer as Office Manager. Zoe fell in love with the 6 Points community in 2014 where she started as a cheer/dance assistant coach and counselor in the upper girls’ unit. Formerly known as “Zumba Zoe”, she led the Zumba elective at camp for several summers.

Zoe grew up in Johns Creek, GA as a multigenerational and life-long Georgia Bulldawg fan. She was an active participant in BBYO throughout high school and became a founding member of the Northeast Atlanta girls’ chapters. In 2017, Zoe received her bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Science from the University of Georgia. She then received her master’s in Counselor Education from the University of Virginia in 2019. During the year, Zoe lives in Northern Virginia with her husband Henry and works full-time as a high school counselor.

In her free time, you can find Zoe exploring DC, watching Georgia Football, or taking a class on the Peloton. At camp, Zoe manages the office where they sort the mail, answer phones & emails, and organize all travel to and from camp. She’s so excited to come back to camp to see more Jewish athletes have their lives forever changed by the magic of the 6!

Reach out to Zoe with questions about camper travel, luggage, and camper mail. 

URJ Specialty Camps Team

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. She 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. 

 

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 Academy, 6 Points Creative Arts Academy, and 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy!

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.

Reach out to Lisa with questions about billing, tuition payments, external scholarships, and the One Happy Camper Grant.

 

Shaina Sugar

Development Director, 6 Points Specialty Camps

Shaina is the 6 Points Development Manager for all three 6 Points Specialty camps located on the East Coast: 6 Points Sports Academy, 6 Points Creative Arts Academy, and 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy!

Shaina is originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin but has lived in the Chicagoland area for much of her life. She spent a year in Israel studying and volunteering and then attended the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor- Go Blue! She currently lives in Evanston, IL with her husband and three boys, two of whom attend 6 Points Specialty Camps in the summer. Shaina brings extensive experience to our team after spending the past ten years working in the camp development field. The focus on a particular specialty within the context of a Jewish summer camp drew Shaina and her family to the 6 Points world. Shaina is overjoyed to bring her knowledge and experience to all three 6 Points Specialty camps.

Reach out to Shaina to learn more about development opportunities at 6 Points. 

 

LISSIE LEVITT

Staff Engagement Coordinator, 6 Points Specialty Camps

Lissie is incredibly excited to be a part of 6 Points Specialty Camps as the Staff Engagement Coordinator. When she was 8 years old, Lissie spent her first summer at camp and immediately fell in love. She has spent every summer at sleep away camp ever since. Her love for camp evolved simultaneously with her love for Judaism, and she is the alum of several URJ programs such as NFTY-SAR, URJ Kutz Camp, and NFTY Heller High. Lissie attended the George Washington University, where she earned a degree in political science with a minor in Judaic studies. During her time at GWU, she served as a Leadership and Development intern at the Religious Action Center in Washington, D.C. and held leadership positions for various student organizations. Lissie is from Atlanta, GA and currently resides there. In her free time, you can find her cheering on the Atlanta Braves, finding the best gluten-free snacks, or volunteering with the local animal shelter.

 

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.