Hey Teen Trekkers I’m Gillian! I’ve been an educator for the majority of my life. I began coaching swimming at age 15, and went to Miami University of Ohio for my Bachelor of Science in Education. I worked first in public schools around Cincinnati before moving to Connecticut where I taught English, coached soccer, swimming, fencing, and track, and have been a dorm parent for the last five years. I'm very proud to say that I just completed my Masters in Liberal Studies at Wesleyan UniversityIn high school I lettered in soccer, cross-country, basketball, gymnastics, swimming, track, and softball. During this time, I traveled to Canada, and in college I went to Russia and Italy. All the trips were related to various singing groups of which I was a member. I have sung in chapels and cathedrals in St. Petersburg, Moscow, and St. Peter’s in Rome among others.
In my twenties, I began going out with local groups and biking an average of 36 miles per outing. A few years ago I purchased my dream road bike and get on the road for short and long rides as often as my busy schedule allows. My other interests include reading, mimicking (not mocking) accents, singing, perfecting her French, and learning and experiencing as much as possible. I can’t wait to take on my next exciting challenge, Teen Trek Trip Leader!
