Staff

Click on a name below or a face above for details about each staff:

Tracey Tucker
Deb Hampton
Sally Gregory
Brian Nelson
becca Pawling
Joe Bassett
Wayne Moulton
Meredith Connor
Jen Ritter

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Tracey Tucker
Director

M.A. in counseling psychology, Gonzaga University
B.A. in secondary education, Eastern Washington Univ.
B.A. in history, Stetson Univ.

Year started with New Heights: 2004

Lively, with a “go for it” attitude, Tracey brings experiences in education, child and family psychology plus management skills to her new position directing New Heights .  She says being able to accept others is important and she sees Teen Center as a way for young people to be themselves and feel accepted. Tracey credits her parents with teaching her to be compassionate, to strive for success and to always make the right choice, no matter how hard. She admires the fresh, open minds of adolescents but doesn’t like the teasing. She enjoys a variety of music, especially if it has a “groovy drumbeat.” With her eye on the business side of New Heights , she says she wants to work for the day “when we can always say ‘yes’ to activities because there are no monetary concerns.” Her favorite word: “yes.”

ttucker@newheightsonline.org

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Sally Gregory
Adventure Coordinator

B.S. Outdoor Education from Houghton College

Year started with New Heights: 1995

As Adventure Coordinator, Sally heads up one of New Heights core programs. She brings to her job a rich background in the field, including instruction for the Wolfcreek Wilderness School and Outward Bound. Sally (as well as all of the staff who lead New Heights outdoor adventure trips) is certified as a Wilderness First Responder and can usually be found leading rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, canoeing, surfing, and skiing trips, as well as an annual high school trip to America’s desert Southwest. A large part of Sally’s job is coordinating, training, and supervising the great student interns who work for New Heights after studying at UNH’s famous Outdoor Education Department. She also runs a weekly group at Portsmouth High School with an emphasis on leadership development, self-reliance, and community service.

sgregory@newheightsonline.org

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Brian Nelson
Assistant Adventure Coordinator

B.S. in Psychology from Berry College
M.S. in Outdoor Education from University of New Hampshire

Year started with New Heights: 2004

After growing up in Dixie, Brian came to New England to pursue graduate work in outdoor education. He came to New Heights in the fall of 2004 after finishing his graduate degree at the University of New Hampshire. He lends his expertise in risk management, program development and program evaluation to the New Heights organization. Active and athletic (he enjoys most outdoor activities), he helps coordinate the adventure program. "I feel as though outdoor activities create an experience that allows kids to easily bond with each other and with the staff. Different skills and competencies emerge, and kids feel proud about themselves and others." Brian is constantly promoting integrity and resiliency in the youth he works with. He always admires individuals who lead by example (i.e., they walk their talk). Brian appreciates all things southern.

bnelson@newheightsonline.org

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Joe Bassett
Sports Camp Coordinator / Program Staff

2 years at Plymouth State College, Physical Education

Joe is New Heights' first former participant to become a member of the full time staff.  He carries that experience over to his “big brother” type relationship with the kids.  He enjoys spending most of his time staying active either outdoors or in the gym facilitating programs such as “Sportscenter” and the 3 on 3 Basketball league.  Joe sees each day working with young adults as an opportunity to help them become leaders, respect others and make the right decisions.  Joe is a die hard Red Sox fan, who never misses a game.  He listens to all types of music (his favorite band is O.A.R.), and enjoys dining out whenever possible… his favorite place to go, the Green Monkey in downtown Portsmouth .

jbassett@newheightsonline.org

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Wayne Moulton
Program Staff, Database Coordinator and Webmaster

Currently attending college to become a teacher
Program Facilitator of The Sages of RPG 

Involved in as much as he can handle, Wayne is a busy guy. He started the Sages of RPG (Roleplaying Games) at New Heights as a high school volunteer. A program that uses all kinds of non-electronic games to help participants learn important life skills such as how to work together, take turns and listen well. Then when it was time for him to find a job New Heights saw his potential and hired him on the spot.  With the help of other staff, he also creates the plots for our ever-popular live action Agent X Games. These games include sound effects, lighting effects, and a complex plot full of interesting characters and have been a sold out event since their start!

Other programs he is involved in include New Media, our digital film making group; Mission Impossible, a Team building improv adventure; The Halloween Float; the New Heights Newspaper, and more!

Games Day is also something that he prides himself in doing. This day long public gaming event is held twice a year. He can be found doing just about anything, along with maintaining our website, and always hops in to help out whenever he can.

wmoulton@newheightsonline.org

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