She holds a CDA Certificate in addition to a Degree in General Accounting. Taryana enjoys music, spending time with her family, and reading. Friends is one of twenty-two schools that are Leading Partner Schools of the GEBG Global Student Dialogues program, and are helping to design and shape the curriculum. Jackie was an assistant teacher in the Blue Room from 1984 to 1991. She was a pre-school teacher for 20 years, and also taught teachers how to teach art. in 2018 and has been providing classes, coaching, and private consultation for parents, teachers, and individuals in the US and abroad. University of Toledo Sandy Spring Friends School SSFS is a progressive, coed, college preparatory Quaker school serving students from Preschool (age 3) through 12th Grade, with optional 5- and 7-day boarding programs in the Upper School. Ed lives in Norfolk and is married with three grown children. 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. She loves children and spending time with them. Jamie joins VBFS as one of the new first grade teachers for the 22-23 school year! COVID update: The Gardner School of Brentwood has updated their hours and services. His wealth of knowledge from studying abroad, to extensive field experience and on site experiences at places like the Philadelphia Zoo, glass blowing studios and outdoor adventures, help shape his passion towards art. Our Board partners closely with school leadership to provide insight and guidance on key strategic and financial decisions throughout the year. Degrees: B.A. As a certified teacher for pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade Spanish, Devin loves teaching the older lower school students and middle school students because they are able to appreciate the complexities of learning about new cultures and languages while also keeping her up to date with current trends, fashion and music! We value integrity, community, equality, peace and justice. . She is certified in Infant, Toddler and Twos Montessori Teaching with the North American Montessori Center. Speech Pathology and Audiology and Human Services Counseling, Old Dominion University. B.A. Job Overview: Middle School Teachers promote classroom community, deliver Montessori lessons, create and sustain a beautiful classroom environment, support the individual and collective needs of the students . Degree: AS in Early Childhood Education Bryant and Stratton, Anticipated December 2022 Completion with a B.S in Early Childhood Education, Regent University. 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. In 1981, I started on a career path that has led me to Friends School. She worked as the Assistant Director and Director at a Montessori school locally for over 8 years and also a teacher at Baylake Pines for 29 years. Joan Naydich, a paraprofessional at Matanzas High School in Palm Coast, made the revelation Monday as she continues to recover from being slammed to the floor and stomped on 15 times. We are thrilled to welcome Anna to Friends School and to the Early Childhood Program! She has worked for over 13 years in the Emergency Child Care Center at Fannie Mae, which served roughly about 735 children ranging from 6 months to 13 years old. Ngoc has beenworking with children since her teenage years. 7 reviews of The Gardner School of Brentwood "Our infant daughter has attended The Gardner School of Brentwood for one month now & our family is beyond happy! John has had diverse experience developing and supporting high-quality alternative programs for students. My father still lives in my childhood home in Golden. She graduated from Catholic University of America in May 2020 with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. LaJuan accepted the position at School for Friends . Tanya has numerous certifications in specific early childhood learning, such as; emergent drawing, pre-writing skills, foundation blocks and milestones, and sensory solutions. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or physical handicap with regard to student admissions, financial aid awards, the administration of our educational policies, hiring of staff, Trustee selection, or any other program or activity of the school. 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! Wellsprings Friends School is a place where the education of an individual student is as treasured as the interconnectedness of our community. For one fundraiser, Megan actually slept on the roof of the Early School building! LEARN MORE Let Your Lives Speak Two years later, she received her child development associate (CDA) bilingual credential. Ngoc cherishes being able to help children overcome their fears and learn new things. Old Dominion University Special Education George Mason University; Autism Spectrum Disorders Cert. 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Lisette has published articles and lectured internationally about art for blind and visually impaired students. 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! Candice Jarden joined VBFS in July 2019. Our community is at the heart of all we do. Morris Classroom Teacher. 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. We often talk about teachers who inspired us, but for me, inspiration came from a tough little guy with bright brown eyes and mischievous sense of humor. Why Support Friends? I love my role as a teacher educator! Mike's introduction to Quaker education came in his role as the Dean of Students at Moses Brown School in Providence, RI. Degrees: M.S. Finding ways for kids to feel seen, heard and honored has always been my goal. Ed believes the ability to communicate is among the most important things a student can learn, and draws on his experience in journalism and corporate communications to teach kids how to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively. Starting in Elementary school, she made the Library her home away from home. Her hobbies include fishing and reading a good book. B.S. As an educator and coach for the last decade, I strive to create a classroom that supports my students with the social, emotional and academic development that they need. Bill is recently retired after over 50 years in various administrative roles, most recently twelve years as business manager and athletic director at Oak Hill School. The past 10 years the Foundation has averaged over $22,000 per year for annual dues and donations. Make an Online Gift (opens in new window/tab) Annual Giving - The Fund for Friends; Planned Giving (opens in new window/tab) Meet Our Donors; Meet the Staff; Special Memorial Efforts SOUTH Campus: Mike's administration experiences range from the university level working as an NYU admissions counselor to being the founding admissions director at Stuart Hall High School in San Francisco, a member of Schools of the Sacred Heart in San Francisco. Most recently, Mike brings a passion for whole-child education developed during his time as the Assistant Head of School then Head of School at Quest Montessori School in Narragansett, Rhode Island. Before becoming a classroom teacher, she worked with arts and literacy-focused after-school and summer programs in Chicago. Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Community Event, Alumni Spotlight featuring Morgan Phillips-Spotts, Everyone Deserves to be the Main Character. I love teaching math, and have taught it at every level from sixth grade through community college over the past decade. 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. A retired California public school educator of thirty-nine years, he has served as a teacher, school principal, director of instruction and assistant-superintendent for instructional services. Buddies enjoyed their time together a, Last evening, the second grade class hosted family, We are only three days away from the Friends Schoo, A Note from New Head of School, Greg Angilly, Virginia Beach Friends School Parent Appreciation Breakfast. John is a team player and enjoys working positively and collaboratively with all members of this unique school community to ensure student success. Megan is an active leader at the school; she has coached the school forensics teams for more than ten years and headed numerous fundraisers on behalf of the Friends School community. The Friends School of Atlanta is still accepting applications for the 22-23 school year. SOUTH Campus: 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. 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. Spanish Education Old Dominion University. To help other high school students gain similar benefits, John has been an enthusiastic supporter of Wellsprings since its founding in 1994. Friends School teachers and staff bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and wisdom to their classrooms and departments. We are thrilled she has joined VBFS! Degrees: M.S. Degree: A.S., Early Childhood Education, Tidewater Community College, Anticipated December 2022 graduation with a B.S in Early Childhood Education from Ashworth College. info@friendsschoolboulder.org 303.499.1999. She doesn't just work for one administrator, she works for multiple and she does so beautifully! Please check your email for further instructions. It is an exciting time for these new community members and the students and colleagues who will benefit from their teaching and contributions. nicole@friendsschoolportland.org Rachel Fischoff Rachel Fischhoff is the Lead 3-4 Teacher. 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 . Prior to her arrival at Friends, Megan owned The Children's Academy for the Arts, a performing and creative arts academy for children. That is what I am proud of, becoming a kind person, whose values lie with those of the School, and the amazing people within it. Dear members of the MIT community and friends, It has been an exciting and eventful start to the year for our engineering community. She has always had a passion for teaching young children. After high school, she attended the College of Southern Maryland where she obtained her Associates in Early Childhood Education. She has a CDA and an AA in Education with a concentration in preschool. Degrees: B.A in Music, Mount Holyoke College, Pursuing M.A in Music Education, Teacher's College Columbia University. 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. MS Language Arts, 5G Homeroom, Lead Classroom Teacher MS Math, 5G Homeroom, Lead Classroom Teacher MS Social Studies and Geography, 6G Homeroom, Lead Classroom Teacher MS Language Arts and Latin, G7 Homeroom Kris works with incoming families on navigating the referral process. 1998 - 20002 years. Learn a little bit more about him in this brief interview. 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. At the start of Term 1 2020, we look forward to welcoming new staff throughout the School. 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. I had the privilege of joining the Friends School community in 1998 as the Program Coordinator and continued in that capacity until 2005 at which time I moved to Denver for my daughter to attend the Denver School of the Arts. Icome to Friends with over 20 years of experienceworking for the Denver Public Schools as well as many years working as a carpenter and a cabinetmaker. Malori-Naomi is an Urban Teachers alumnae and believes in teaching the whole child her goal in education is to work towards creating more equitable and joyful learning spaces. is a parent of a 2021 Wellsprings graduate. Anne Marie Taber '79: Director of Development & Library. Since then, I have bounced around the Colorado area a little, spending about two years in Lakewood and the past 9 years in Boulder. Q. Whats pre-k up to this week? Trained in a variety of methods that include Responsive Classroom and Orton-Gillingham, our teachers are equipped to work with students of varying needs and experiences. Tanya is also a member of the VBFS Diversity Committee. Virginia Beach native, Anna is mother to three young children, who all attend Friends School. Raena loves spending time with family and friends. Most of her experience has been with special needs children. Not pictured: David Gelfand, Tony Florence, Gregory Jaske, and David Seeler. She has taught in Illinois, Idaho, S. Carolina and Oregon, headed a professional organization, and been part of state working groups in her field. Faculty & Staff. Staff. She would like to pursue further education in the teaching field. In her spare time, Roberta enjoys cooking, inventing spice blends and travelling when she can. She began her journey into Early Childhood Education in high school where she took child growth and development classes. 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 . Roberta is the best Office Manager around. She has been in Washington, D.C since 2012 and has graduated from Howard University with a BA in Radio, Television and Film and Johns Hopkins University with MS in Education. They deserve to think of themselves as the main characters, worthy of a cover, and not just a side character or comic relief. M.A. Jamie is so excited to join the VBFS family, as she was one of our Summer Camp Counselors for Summer Fun at Friends 2022! Kathryn Park Cook Head of School. She likes to spend time outdoors, on the beach and trying new food. Faculty & Staff; Mission. Like Friends, I am committed to supporting children with finding their spark and joy in learning throughinquiry of the world aroundthem. Meet the Staff: Steve Fragleasso. Our administrative staff is comprised of a group of exceptional professionals from a wide variety of business and administrative backgrounds. I am looking forward to making strong connections and collaborating with the rockstar preschool team! While dedicated to her studies there, she started working with college-aged students with developmental and intellectual disabilities as a specialized tutor, helping students to reach their highest academic potential. In other high school basketball notes: Sandy Spring Friends repeats in the PVAC, and sophomore Jordan Scott leads South Lakes with his play, not his mouth. Degrees: Master in Business Administration, Old Dominion University Phone +61 3 6210 2200 Sandra is a proactive, pioneering administrator who focuses on the staff and inspires the students. Middle School, Teacher Prep My journey to Friends has been a decade-long one during which I taught 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade, as well as gifted and talented students K-5. Friends values in community and compassion was exactly what I was looking for in a school to begin my journey as a teacher. She also assisted in the Business and Development Office. 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. What did you do before working at Friends School? Shes been helping families and working with children and special needs students for over a decade. A co-worker at the time urged me to quickly get my name on the list at Friends preschool. 210. Devin became a teacher so that she could share her love of language, culture, and travel! With over 23 years of experience in teaching at MOCA (previously known as the Contemporary Art Center) and 13 years with us at Friends. In the 2021-2022 academic year, Dafna was a celebrated educator by the school's accrediting body, Virginia Association of Independent Schools. Sabina is from the coastal town of Bremen, Germany, where she lived most of her life. Liberty University. Wilmington University Every teacher knows every child. While teaching, my passion has always been connecting with kids hearts first and foremost. 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. Max believes that being active and learning new techniques will help his students grow and appreciate physical activity. Now with both of her children enrolled at Friends, Theo is enrolled in the Pre-Kindergarten program, she was hired to be the Director of First Adventure's at Friends, an infant through four year old grown up and me program. Virtual Tour Video EDUCATING FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE The Friends School of Atlanta offers an exceptional academic program with differentiated instruction every step of the way. Dr. Wright (Kris) is a parent of a 2021 Wellsprings graduate. Jamie moved to Virginia Beach this past summer from Northern Virginia, where she grew up. 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. Brianis passionateaboutsocial justice and educationissues. Degrees: Pursuing PHD in organizational leadership 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. . Degrees: Masters in Business Administration, Old Dominion University Degrees: Penn State and Old Dominion University. and supportive. CFS does not discriminate based on age, race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, socio-economic background, family structure, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, or military service in the administration of its policies and program. As a board member, she focuses on research, community outreach, recruitment, and assessment. . She is transitioning from teaching kindergarten through twelfth school students at VBFS to teaching science for our third through eighth grade students. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership from Thomas Edison State College, and for over 20 years worked at Princeton Friends School in Princeton, New Jersey, both as a teacher and in administration. Degree: BA in Psychology, Certified Elementary Education PK-4, Hollins University. After spending many years in the legal field, Sarah left her career when her daughter, Zoe, who is enrolled at VBFS in first grade, was six months old. kparkcook@frankfordfriends.org. After a few years volunteering at Beach Day, she now puts her MBA with a background in marketing to use by planning fundraising events and focusing on the growth and development of Friends School. After co-teaching 5th grade at Friends for 2 years, I am starting a new role as the Associate Program Coordinator. I overcame a large learning curve and I hiked from Denver to Gunnision in 18 days. In Gunnision I had to end my hike because of early winter storms. 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. Susan has worked in the Arts all her life. Prior to coming to the Friends School, she worked as a teacher with children ages 2-6 at Woods Creek Montessori. Our expert and dynamic faculty and staff make up the culture of our school with their unique perspectives and individual talents. 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. Students from every identity deserve to see themselves in the books theyre reading. Since then, she has continued to learn with the Friends school SPICES instilled within her. Whats your favorite kind of music, favorite band, book, movie, food you pick? Summer Fun at Friends Policies and Procedures. Preschool, Elementary 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. From raising her own children to teaching Sunday School, every area of her life encompasess teaching and she wouldn't have it any other way. Wellsprings Friends School is an open and welcoming environment, where all people are respected.
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