Department: Summer Programs
Ms. Kristy Nix-Hirsch
Ms. Kristy Nix-Hirsch
LuHi Role: Assistant Director of Summer Programs, joined the LuHi team in 2023
Education: Rhode Island College, Bachelor’s degree in Business Operations Management; Stony Brook University, Master’s degree in Liberal Studies/Leadership; Stony Brook University, Graduate Coaching Certification
What I love about my role: I love the people and energetic atmosphere of what LuHi is all about.
Previous professional experience: Women’s Head Volleyball Coach and Life Skills Coordinator at Farmingdale State College; ;served as the boys volleyball coach at Plainview and Garden City High School and worked for the East Coast Conference as a Student Development Consultant. From 2013-2015, she was the Assistant Business manager in the University of Delaware Athletics Department. Prior to Delaware, she spent two years at Marist College where she held numerous roles, including the director of intramurals, club sports, and camps. She served as a radio color commentator for all Marist women’s basketball games, a statistician for men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball matches and a compliance assistant. She also spent time on the academic side at Marist, serving as an adjunct lecturer for Sports and Society and Human Movement in Sports classes. She was also the official orientation speaker and advisor for community/special events for the Marist Athletics Department. Prior to her time at Marist, Nix was an assistant women’s basketball coach (2010-11) and director of women’s basketball operations (2008-2010) at Stony Brook University. While at Stony Brook, Nix earned a Master’s degree in addition to a graduate coaching certificate. She also held positions with the U.S. Open Tennis Center, St. Mary’s Academy, Emerson College, The International Tennis Hall of Fame, and the Boston Red Sox.
Family: I have a Husband Josh Hirsh. 1 Dog- Husky (Rocky 1 yr old) 4 Cats: Ninja, Cole, Boots, and Mew mew
Hobbies: Volleyball, being active in nature with my animals, traveling with my family
Fun Fact: I was Inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame at Rhode Island College for Volleyball and Basketball
What I love most about LuHi: I have enjoyed the family culture and friendly working environment jumping right in and getting involved in many different things.
Ms. Linda-Lee Beauman ’14
Ms. Linda-Lee Beauman ’14
LuHi Role: Associate Director of LuHi Summer Programs
Education: Hofstra University, Duel Degree in Elementary Education & STEM (Phi Beta Kappa, Leader of the Pack Award)
What I love about my role: LuHi is such a strong faith based community that emphasizes quality & integrity in all that we do. It’s so rewarding to know that my day to day work is impactful in maintaining those standards, as well as pushing our mission forward.
Previous professional experience: Internship at Walt Disney World!
Hobbies: Exploring Long Island, Assistant Coach of Varsity Wrestling, Traveling, bucket list item: visit every US State & National Park
Family: One of 6 siblings, all of whom graduated LuHi.
What I loved about LuHi as a student: My years as a LuHi student were truly magical. The opportunities I had to get involved throughout the community were endless – I never had to choose between certain extracurriculars, but rather was encouraged to explore a variety of experiences, all of which significantly contributed to my well-rounded LuHi education.
Since graduating high school, I’ve come to learn that the enjoyment & excited I experienced in going to school everyday is not a universal truth for all students. As my LuHi peers can attests too, those feelings were standard within our community.
Mr. Jason Wass
Mr. Jason Wass
LuHi Role: Director of LuHi Summer Programs, joined the LuHi staff in 2020
Education: University of Massachusetts, Amherst (2003), BBA Finance
What I love about my role: Love bringing energy to this beautiful campus during the summer months. Campers of all ages roam the grounds to play, discover and create.
Other professional experience: Director of Tennis and Camps for Sportime.
Hobbies: Skiing, traveling, baseball
Family: I married my wife Julie in 2009, we met in college 10 years prior. We have 1 son, Danny, who was born in 2015.
What I love about LuHi: Extraordinary people here at LuHi who genuinely care about others while educating and inspiring students to strive for future success.
Mr. Joe Sclafani
Mr. Joe Sclafani
LuHi Role: Operations/Summer Programs, joined the LuHi staff in April 2021
Education: B.S. Sport Management (Magna cum Laude)
What I love about my role: Taking care of all the little details that go into LuHi functioning between school and camp
Hobbies/Interests: Head Coach of Adelphi Club Baseball, Jiu Jitsu, MMA
What I love most about LuHi: the teamwork and atmosphere, especially down to the wire when things need to get done