Jennifer Walker
Associate Camp Director
Jennifer Walker was born in Scottsdale, AZ and has spent most of her life living in the Phoenix area. Her first summer at camp was in 2011 as a Rishonim counselor. Jennifer was thrilled to join the year-round team in 2018 as our Assistant Director.
Jennifer received her BS in Family and Human Development from Arizona State University in 2014 and completed her MSW from ASU in 2018. Since her first year as a Rishonim Counselor, she has filled many roles on our leadership team as a unit head, Ozrim Director, Big Trip Unit Head and Inclusion Coordinator. Jennifer has also spent time working in the Jewish community in Phoenix as a Youth Group Director, Preschool Teacher, Religious School Teacher and as the Religious School Program Administrator at CBI. She is also a graduate of the Foundation for Jewish Camp's Yitro Leadership Program.
Jennifer loves working with kids and being able to build lifelong connections with campers and staff. She loves that camp is a place that campers can be themselves!
Favorite Camp Meal: Shabbat Dinner (that yummy Matzo Ball Soup!!)
Favorite Camp Activity: Art
Favorite Evening Program: So You Think You Can Dance?
When not at camp, Jennifer enjoys traveling, playing with dogs, going to concerts, being outside, reading and spending time with her friends and family.
Rabbi Sara Mason-Barkin
Rabbi & Executive Educator
Rabbi Sara Mason-Barkin was ordained from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in May, 2010, after receiving her master’s Degree in Jewish Education in 2008. Prior to her studies at the Hebrew Union College, Sara earned her bachelor’s Degree from Brandeis University in Sociology and Judaic Studies.
Rabbi Mason-Barkin began her career as an educator in a Jewish day school. While teaching, Sara discovered a passion for helping people of all ages find meaningful moments of Jewish connection in their own lives. This dedication to pursuing further work in the field of Jewish education led her to Jerusalem, where she began her rabbinical studies.
Originally from Buffalo, New York, Rabbi Mason-Barkin has spent significant time in Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Rabbi Mason-Barkin lives with her family, three children, Charlie, Sela and Milo.
Favorite Camp Meal: Mac & Cheese and Chicken Nuggets
Favorite Camp Activity: Mahjong
Favorite Evening Program: Shabbat Song Session & Israeli Dancing
Brian Schanerman
Rentals & Retreats Manager
Brian has spent over 25 wonderful summers at Camp Stein. Born in Brooklyn, New York (go, Mets!), Brian has lived in the Ahwatukee area of Phoenix for over 40 years. Brian enjoyed a long career as a public school teacher in the Kyrene School District (35 years teaching middle school math.) He enjoys car racing and frequenting car shows, going to ASU Sun Devils football games with his son Ben, and spending time with his wife Susan, who happens to be the rabbi at Temple Brith Shalom in Prescott.
As rentals & retreats manager and summer assistant director, he looks forward to sharing his love of camping with our community.
Favorite Camp Meal: Potato Bar, Mo's Brownies and Chocolate Chip Cookies
Favorite Camp Activity: Swimming and The Batting Cage
Advice to Campers & Staff: Enjoy every moment at camp. The wonderful memories you create will last a lifetime.
