Friends values in community and compassion was exactly what I was looking for in a school to begin my journey as a teacher. While teaching, my passion has always been connecting with kids hearts first and foremost. Phone +61 3 6210 2200 Earlier this month, seven MIT researchers and fourteen alumni were elected to the National Academy of Engineering, one of the highest honors bestowed upon an engineer.I find myself truly inspired by this talented group of individuals all leaders in their . John has had diverse experience developing and supporting high-quality alternative programs for students. After high school, she attended the College of Southern Maryland where she obtained her Associates in Early Childhood Education. Maestra's methods of teaching often involve student's full body participation in the learning, which makes her classroom active and fun and also imprints the new knowledge. Previously, for five years, Maritza was a swim instructor teaching students ages one to twelve and coached volleyball for three years. The largest Quaker School in the World (and the only Quaker School in Australia), The Friends' School offers education programs from Early Learning through to Year 12. Nothing brings me greater joy than seeing a student's inner-artist light up when given the right tools, instruction, and encouragement to unearth their creative gifts. Geometry, Algebra and problem solving are her favorite math concentrations and her goal at Friends School is to help change children's attitudes towards math by growing their confidence in the subject. She had the opportunity to get to know the school and wanted to play a more integral part. Muhlenberg College. She has completed various classes for business leadership through Tidewater Community College and attended many workshops on leadership roles for women and telephone skills. Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Coordinator. Register early to guarantee your child's space! On January 25, Upper School students, faculty and staff participated in Friends' annual Day of Concern, which provided "An Exploration of Gender on the Path to Equity.". Watching students succeed in meeting their goals is one of her biggest joys in life, and she cant wait to make a difference in the Friends School community! North Hobart TAS 7000 Morris Learning Assistant. My favorite food is coconut lemongrass green curry. She is thrilled to still be a part of the Wellsprings Friends community, and eternally grateful to the staff and board at Wellsprings for embracing her child and reinvigorating their love of learning. Braden started her career as a 3rd grade teacher with Suffolk Public Schools and continued her career with Hampton City Public Schools and Virginia Beach City Public Schools, teaching 4th grade. Lisette has published articles and lectured internationally about art for blind and visually impaired students. Joyful learners come together in small, diverse classes where they gain the confidence to become their best selves as students and engaged citizens. Joyful learners come together in small, diverse classes where they gain the confidence to become their best selves as students and engaged citizens. Degrees: Bachelor's in Physical Education, University of National Mayor of San Marcos. MS Science, 8G Homeroom, Lead Classroom Teacher Tanya loves the early childhood program because this is the time when students' personalities blossom and she truly enjoys seeing the "light bulb" go on when they catch on and learn something new. Max is beginning his fifth year teaching physical education, coming from Virginia Beach Public Schools and Christ The King Catholic School, where is also served as the Athletic Director. Her passion for culture permeates her classroom in her exuberant teaching style. Associate Program Coordinator for Elementary, Middle School Humanities Teacher, Middle School Advisor, TPP Advisor, Middle School Program Coordinator, Admissions Assistant, Registrar, Middle School Science Teacher, Middle School Advisor, Student Advocate and Wellness Educator (5th-8th), Middle School Math Teacher, Middle School Technology Teacher. Copyright All Right Reserved 2023 School For Friends. The Friends' School Incorporated Trading as The Friends' School CRICOS Registration Number 00477G ABN 34 682 819 626. Roberta has worn many hats at VBFS since 2011 - subbing as a teacher's assistant, school purchasing and helping the front office. Delivered experiences in Cannes Film Festival . Dee has worked with children and young adults ages 5- 21 for more 20 years providing community-based services to ensure at risk families are able to acquire the necessary skills to keep the family unit intact. Instead of an apple, Roy prefers a great cup of cappuccino! Posted on December 18, 2019. She graduated from Lynchburg College with a bachelor's degree in psychology, and has been working with children ages infant to kindergarten for over 12 years. In her spare time, Roberta enjoys cooking, inventing spice blends and travelling when she can. She earned her AA Degree in early childhood education on May 13, 2006. George Mason University; Registered Behavior Technician; Provisional Teaching License, Special Education, General Curriculum, K-12, University of Virginia, Anticipate Completion, December 2023. She completed her student teaching requirements in the Quaker House classroom. When I was 26, I attempted to hike the Colorado Trail solo only a few months after being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. COVID update: The Gardner School of Brentwood has updated their hours and services. Kate initially came to Friends as a parent of a preschooler and fell in love with the school as a parent. LINCOLN, Neb. For one fundraiser, Megan actually slept on the roof of the Early School building! He is very committed to the mission of Wellsprings and in helping all students reach their intended personal, graduation and/or post-secondary training goals. After co-teaching 5th grade at Friends for 2 years, I am starting a new role as the Associate Program Coordinator. Sabina joined the School for Friends staff in Spring of 2003. Candice initially had plans to begin a law career, but joined her first independent school in Maryland at The Salisbury School, and fell in love with the students, faculty and community! Meet the Staff: Steve Fragleasso. As an educator, she believes incontributing to the development of a high-quality early learning program that provides unique educational opportunities for children. When guiding and working with summer camps, I only get to spend about a week with the same kids before they are on to the next thing. The past 10 years the Foundation has averaged over $22,000 per year for annual dues and donations. EAL/D Teacher. I have been able to combine my interests and love for technology, education, and making into wide ranging projects and experiences for the students; including robotics, programming, and design thinking. Tieshia is also a member of the VBFS Diversity Committee. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm-$330. She doesn't just work for one administrator, she works for multiple and she does so beautifully! Kaleigh has always loved working with children of all ages and abilities. In 2022 Alumni donations decreased to $6,815. They provide the infrastructure that makes the school run smoothly and supports our mission of educating the whole child head hand, and heart. Megan currently teaches English in the middle school. She is an accomplished independent school administrator, guiding three schools through strategic planning and accreditation processes, along with detailed financial and enrollment management skills. Degrees: M.S. Sandra is a proactive, pioneering administrator who focuses on the staff and inspires the students. Eunice comes from La Paz-Bolivia, one of the highest cities in the world. She has worked with children with special needs, ages three to ten years old in private practice and in preschools. Her responsibilities were to seek out and plan fun and engaging events for children. Degrees: Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education, Kennesaw University. She is also the schools drama teacher. In addition to teaching at Friends, Ed Ed volunteers at The Tidewater Wooden Boat Workshop, teaching disadvantaged kids how to build and sail wooden boats. He and his wife Stephanie Judson have two daughters, two sons-in-law, and two grandsons. Audrey joins our community at Friends as the new Early Kindergarten Teacher! B.M. Kris works with incoming families on navigating the referral process. SOUTH Campus: Did we mention Tanya has 8 children? "As mothers we are all truly the first teachers our children have." Bachelors in Anthropology, Binghamton University. Head of School. Gifted faculty and staff are at the heart of FSA's mission to empower students to go out into the world with conscience, conviction and compassion. I am so excited to be a part of a learning community which promotes connection and has students work through topics and questions that are relevant, leading to a Friends School graduate who sees themself as an agent of change. I achieved this by being the best person that I could be. 210. Angela has dedicated her twenty-five year career to helping children learn fundamental development with positive encouragement and passion. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their abilities, from new songs to counting and identifying things about themselves and their world in Spanish. She completed her Child Development Associate credential in 1991. In her spare time, she loves to spend lots of time with her son Laurence and enjoys literature and yoga as well as art and painting. She has been working with infants and toddlers since 2015. Our faculty and staff make up the culture of our school, while our Board of Trustees are dedicated to helping our school attain its goals. Brianis passionateaboutsocial justice and educationissues. . Raena has been working in the education field for 10 years. She has numerous early childhood certifications in toddler development and guidance, cultural diversity, literacy play, and outdoor learning environments. Audrey was raised in Pennsylvania and cultivated a love of caring for children as she helped with her 5 younger siblings. I believe the 3, 4, and 5 year old child is a magical being with an enchanting view of the world. Sandy is an avid baseball fan and enjoys joining a friend to watch the stars on a clear . [email protected], The Friends School Incorporated Trading as The Friends School CRICOS Registration Number 00477G ABN 34 682 819 626, Native Speaker and previously German Teacher, Deputy Head, Early Learning to Year 1, Morris. Heenjoys hiking and reading. I am and shall be forever grateful to The Friends School for giving me, a young refugee girl, the opportunity to develop toward a rewarding and fulfilling life. In 2017, she was awarded Teacher of the Year from Washington FAMILY Magazine. Frank IngrassiaPresidentFriends Academy Alumni ParentAndy MenzinSecretaryFriends Academy Alumni ParentFriends Academy Class of 1981Member, Matinecock Monthly Meeting, David GelfandVice PresidentFriends Academy Alumni ParentRaj SinghTreasurerFriends Academy Parent, Jeff DanielsFriends Academy ParentFriends Academy, Class of 1990Tony FlorenceFriends Academy ParentThomas GibianFormer Head, Sandy Spring Friends SchoolMember, Sandy Spring Monthly MeetingRachel Etess GreenFriends Academy ParentGregory JaskeMember, Matinecock Monthly MeetingFriends Academy Class of 2004Jeannine LostrittoFormer Friends Academy ParentJed MoreyFriends Academy ParentFriends Academy Class of 1990Carolyn MottFriends Academy ParentJoe PodbelaFriends Academy Alumni ParentMember, Matinecock Monthly MeetingDavid SeelerFriends Academy Class of 1959Craig WhiteFriends Academy Former ParentMember, Matinecock Monthly MeetingFriends Academy Class of 1961Stephen WitthuhnFriends Academy ParentFriends Academy Class of 2001, John GamblingFriends Academy, Class of 1969Friends Academy Alumni ParentMember, Matinecock Monthly Meeting, 270 Duck Pond Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560, Introducing Friends Academy's next Head of School: Paul J. Stellato, College Preparation The Friends Academy Journey. A co-worker at the time urged me to quickly get my name on the list at Friends preschool. Megan Murphy graduated Cum Laude from Boston's Emerson College and holds Virginia teaching certifications for Pre-K through 3rd Grade and Middle School English. By WSBTV.com News Staff March 01, 2023 at 5:55 am EST ATLANTA Clark Atlanta University confirmed a man shot and killed near campus was a student and college baseball player for the school. Two are teachers and one graduated from Friends School! Discover how our dedicated faculty guide our students through their academic journey in the Lower School. Staff departing at the end of Term 4, 2019. Her love of teaching brought her back to the classroom after her son Sam began attending Friends School. Montessori School of Denver (MSD), located in beautiful Colorado, is seeking a Middle School Math Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.The position is set to start in August 2023. She became a Certificated Instructor of Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.) She has taught in Illinois, Idaho, S. Carolina and Oregon, headed a professional organization, and been part of state working groups in her field. We encourage everyone, Come meet and chat with the new incoming Head of S, BUDDY DAY!!! Raena loves spending time with family and friends. Ed is a former journalist with The Boston Globe, The National Law Journal and other publications and a consultant in communications. Spanish Education Old Dominion University. She believes education is at its best when children are stimulated physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. During my time at Friends, I achieved more than I could have possibly hoped for. Education, University of Miami Florida Degrees: M.S. Currently Bill finds pleasure in playing petanque, coaching girls basketball and growing tomatoes. Teacher Dee is a strong advocate of Social Emotional Education and believes strong social skills are essential to academic and life success. Courtney has rebuilt the library program into a special class that aids students in learning the foundations of stories, and to develop the critical thinking skills needed to isolate and understand many different concepts. Caitlin is an accomplished violinist, lover of music and history, and passionate teacher. Military and families with multiple siblings enrolled in the program will receive a 5% discount. Her two sons are also students at VBFS. Ive been fortunate to be teaching at Friends Preschool since 1999. Between 1991 and 1993 she worked at Just Us Kids as a floater and as a teacher coordinator. Ngoc has beenworking with children since her teenage years. She enjoys cooking and traveling as she want to see the world! After past corporate experience, owning a small business, and a stint as a stay at home mom, Anna eventually found herself in her element when leading the social and fundraising committee at Beach Day School. She hopes her students would describe her as "fun and a little nutty! They deserve to think of themselves as the main characters, worthy of a cover, and not just a side character or comic relief. Outside of being "Gymnastics Uber," you can often find her up and down Shore Drive headed to church, running, enjoying the beach, and restaurants. Caitlin loves to teach children, but she loves to learn from them even more! Taryana grew up in Clinton, Maryland. New staff commencing at the start of Term 1, 2020. She has always had a passion for teaching young children. Starting his career in Marylandwith positions at Georgetown Preparatory School in residence life and Montgomery Blair High School as a 10th and 11th grade English teacher, Mike learned early on that regardless of a school's age, size, or reputation, it's all about the "fit." Paul Bailey. Nurturing the unique gifts of every child and designing lessons that are enjoyable, accessible, and engaging light me up! Raena is currently a student at UDC working on her BA in Human Development. My favorite thing about STEM is developing creative approaches to problem solving and gaining those ever-useful critical thinking skills thathelp us to navigate understanding and interpreting the world around us. Shes been helping families and working with children and special needs students for over a decade. [email protected]. Founded in 1887, The Friends School is an independent, coeducational day and boarding school located in the heart of Hobart, Tasmania. Degrees: Master in Business Administration, Old Dominion University I am truly excited to be the newest member of the Friends School family! Courtney is an avid reader and lover of books. Sandy is a former member of the Delaware Valley Friends School Board of Trustees, and has served on the Orchard Friends Board since 2006 and as Board Chair since 2009. We invite you to use this library to find new connections or reach out to old friends. As a board member, she focuses on research, community outreach, recruitment, and assessment. Nicolette recently won the 2022 Cox Education Hero Award! Stories are at the heart of FSA, moments that we feel seen, places weve been, the people weve loved and who have influenced us. What started out as an internship has allowed me to become a part of the Friends family. In addition to caring for animals, she loves people too, coming to Friends with over 25 years in the service industry, where she really developed her people skills. Megan was the recipient of both an ALLI and a Governor's Award for the Arts for her work with Hampton Roads children. Her wealth of knowledge in management, methodology and education is precise and plentiful. Carolina Friends School includes three Early Schools for ages 3-6 (one on main campus, one in Durham by Duke University, and one in Chapel Hill by UNC); a Lower School (equivalent to grades 1-4); a Middle School (equivalent to grades 5-8); and an Upper School (grades 9-12). When the academic "fit" of a school matches a student's personality and goals, the sky's the limit. Anna comes to Friends School with a Bachelor of Arts in Science from the University of California at Santa Barbara in Environmental Studies. My favorite part of math is, At a very early age I knew I wanted to be a teacher. Sabina is from the coastal town of Bremen, Germany, where she lived most of her life. Each staff member and teacher is committed to the overall wellbeing and growth of Friends School. After receiving my EdD in Leadership for Educational Equity with a specialization in Instructional Leadership in December 2015, I was perfectly equipped to guide the learning of future teachers. Newspapers, magazines, radio and television were the second most used sources, with 53.6% of adolescents relying on them, followed by family members (50.8%), teachers and other school staff (48.8%), friends (46.3%), national health authorities (45.7%), bloggers or online influencers (44.9%) and other sources (31.7%).Adoption of and adherence to . Our current Board combines a mixture of long-serving Trustees with relatively new members. At A Glance. Elsy was born in El Salvador. Kathryn Park Cook Head of School. Whats your favorite kind of music, favorite band, book, movie, food you pick? Friends has provided me with the best experience to be a supportive, compassionate, empathetic, and fun teacher that truly cares about relationships and seeing every child for who they are. She is grateful for the opportunity to help play a role in guiding the next generation of leaders and thinkers here at School For Friends. Middle School, Teacher Prep Makai attended D.C. Public Schools until she began high school at Sidwell Friends School. Degree: B.A. Please submit your details and we'll be in touch, 23 Commercial Road Many years ago, when interviewing for graduate school, I told the selection committee my goal was to be a childrens librarian on an Indian reservation. It is clear that Anna's academic and professional background fall nicely in line with Friends School's philosophy, mission, and goals. Max believes that being active and learning new techniques will help his students grow and appreciate physical activity. is a parent of a 2021 Wellsprings graduate. She transitioned to the Cottage Assistant Teacher position in the fall of 2020 and teamed up with her long-time friend and co-educator from Courthouse Montessori, Teacher Tieshia. John is a retired landscape architect, having spent many years with the city of Eugene planning and designing parks, planning bike paths, and consulting on urban beautification. Jamie has also worked as a Lead Naturalist for the Fairfax County Park Authority at Hidden Pond Park, where she planned programs and led experiential learning experiences for K-12 students in Fairfax County. Leadership & Committees - The Friends' School Leadership & Committees Home About Us Governance Leadership & Committees Libraries There are three libraries in the School: one in Morris, one in the High School and one in Clemes. His daughter Rachel Wolfe-Goldsmith, a successful activist mural artist, found a welcoming and supportive educational home at Wellsprings and graduated in 2008. Nicolettte's passion is teaching reading and writing to our young minds and creating a love for reading through daily read-alouds. . John is a team player and enjoys working positively and collaboratively with all members of this unique school community to ensure student success. Makai has a strong interest in international affairs, social justice, and anti-racism work. . Dafna Sonnenthal is a career educator who has worked with children and adults in primary, secondary, and college level programs. In her senior year of college, she shifted gears a bit and started working as a Registered Behavior Therapist for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She loves cultivating that shared joy alongside children of all ages, gaining intrinsic rewards from each grade level. Mike has held teaching and administration positions from coast to coast. Wellsprings Friends School is a place where the education of an individual student is as treasured as the interconnectedness of our community. She likes to spend time outdoors, on the beach and trying new food. She knows how to reach and connect with children of all ages and abilities, and understands that collaboration with families and teachers is imperative to learning. I have learned first hand the value of building relationships within my community, the importance of truly teaching the whole child, and how to help all children feel capable and confident in themselves as learners and people. Degrees: B.A in Music, Mount Holyoke College, Pursuing M.A in Music Education, Teacher's College Columbia University. Degree: AS in Early Childhood Education Bryant and Stratton, Anticipated December 2022 Completion with a B.S in Early Childhood Education, Regent University. Taryana enjoys music, spending time with her family, and reading. MS (Language Arts), G8 Homeroom, Lead Classroom Teacher "I just . Barbara returned to VBFS in 2019 after teaching science from 2001-2006 at Friends. Our goal in 2023 is to forward the HHSAF annual . Courtney's three sons are also enrolled at VBFS! Her background is in environmental experiential learning and nonprofit management. She also created and leads the Parents of Multiracial Children group at School for Friends and the school Equity and Diversity Coordinator. Middle School, Teacher Prep Kris works with incoming families on navigating the referral process. As the Assistant Head of School and Chief Financial Officer, Candice manages the finances, human resources, facilities and enrollment at Friends. Degree: B.A in Science, University of California at Santa Barbara, Environmental Studies, Degree: AS in Physical and Recreation Education from The Callao National University. Degrees: Penn State and Old Dominion University. Tieshia comes to VBFS from Courthouse Montessori School where she was the lead Toddler Teacher for 18 years. With over 23 years of experience in teaching at MOCA (previously known as the Contemporary Art Center) and 13 years with us at Friends. Eunice is interested in Agriculture specifically in Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Ive taught at Friends School since 1989. Roy is a certified Elementary Pre-Kindergarten through Sixth Grade teacher in Virginia, and comes to VBFS with seven years of teaching experience and over twenty years of experience working with children in many different facets.. From beginning his career as a camp counselor at Camp Swamp in Georgia, to teaching at a local Montessori school and Old Donation School, his diverse and unconventional background allows Roy to be able to craft his teaching style that is relational, creative, and well-rounded. They are caring, nurturing, creative individuals who respect children and their learning. Learning about and living into the equity testimony is a year-round experience at State College Friends School, but each January the school community takes extra time to focus on past . Staff. She graduated from Catholic University of America in May 2020 with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. She was born in Calcutta, India, where she spent her early childhood. 5465 Pennsylvania Avenue She is currently pursuingher AA in Early Childhood Education from Trinity Washington University. I truly love teaching middle schoolers, and appreciate their energy, thinking, humor, and individuality. Taryana is enrolled in the CDA certificate program to continue to guide children and help them reach many milestones. Degrees: Masters in Education and Curriculum with an emphasis on Literacy from San DiegoState University. [email protected] Rachel Fischoff Rachel Fischhoff is the Lead 3-4 Teacher. As a small child I had an imaginary classroom. She served as a Sunday School Director for almost 10 years, worked in the public school Pre-K program for 6 years and in a private daycare for 3 years. 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