Credentials:
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Science Delaware Valley University
Professional:
Samantha is Shrub Oak Director of Agriculture and has been responsible for the growth and development of our farm program in addition to the beautification of our grounds. She graduated from Delaware Valley University where she received a bachelor’s degree in animal science.
Through the years, Sam has had her own business teaching lessons, boarding, and training horses, she owned and operated a landscaping business with her husband and managed several multimillion-dollar equestrian properties. She has developed horseback riding programs and horse boarding businesses in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess County and is highly recommended by many professionals in the field for her knowledge and experience. Furthermore, she has worked in Equine Assisted Therapy, training horses, and ensuring they are safe and capable for their riders. Once she came to Shrub Oak, she created a one-of-a-kind hands-on farm program that teaches, enriches, and regulates our students every day.
Her creativity, design, and attention to detail are always showing whether she is building a new space on the farm, creating outdoor decorations for the holidays, designing murals for the school or decorating the lobby. She is constantly working on creating a warm and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.
Personal:
Samantha enjoys spending time with her family whether it is attending the many sports events her kids are involved with, camping, or just sitting at home watching a movie. She has her own little farm at home that she and her husband built and continue to expand, always looking for their next fun project. For fun, she loves to ride and brings her horses to new and exciting places to explore.
Working in Agriculture since 2004
Working at Shrub Oak International School since 2020
