She embraces the Suzuki Method and Every Child Can and believes that, when nurtured, every child can achieve great things. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends. LaJuan is married and is the proud mother of three children, Jamar, Daevon and Jacqueline. She began her journey into Early Childhood Education in high school where she took child growth and development classes. Sarah is also the Director of Extended Day, which is the after care program at VBFS, and the executive assistant for the Assistant Head of School and Chief Financial Officer, Candice Jarden, where she provides her organizational and leadership skills for administration. I achieved this by being the best person that I could be. 215-533-5368 Two are teachers and one graduated from Friends School! Singer Katy Perry broke down on the set of "American Idol" Sunday after an emotional audition from Santa Fe High School mass shooting survivor Trey Louis. A co-worker at the time urged me to quickly get my name on the list at Friends preschool. EAL/D Teacher. What do you think will be interesting, fun or challenging about your job at Friends School? Graduate work at UVA. 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. She has always had a passion for teaching young children. 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 Mike has held teaching and administration positions from coast to coast. Ed joins VBFS as the new Garden and seventh and eighth grade history teacher. The outdoor classroom that I get to work in never fails to amaze me with learning opportunities. We invite you to use this library to find new connections or reach out to old friends. 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. Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Coordinator. Kim Bouchier. Why Support Friends? Two years later, she received her child development associate (CDA) bilingual credential. Degree: BA in Psychology, Certified Elementary Education PK-4, Hollins University. She loves to spend time with her family. She has been dedicated to the field of education for more than 20 years, having held various roles and taught middle and high school students prior to her work in early childhood education. 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. 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. She is currently pursuingher AA in Early Childhood Education from Trinity Washington University. 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 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. 5465 Pennsylvania Avenue Middle School, Teacher Prep He and his wife Stephanie Judson have two daughters, two sons-in-law, and two grandsons. Degree: B.A. Our teachers work as a team, sharing insights as well as curricular goals, ensuring that our program builds cohesively from preschool through 8th grade. 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. Each staff member and teacher is committed to the overall wellbeing and growth of Friends School. Kris works with incoming families on navigating the referral process. is a parent of a 2021 Wellsprings graduate. The program was planned to begin in the fall of 2020, but with the pandemic, VBFS had to delay the inaugural year of the program until this past Spring! My father still lives in my childhood home in Golden. Max believes that being active and learning new techniques will help his students grow and appreciate physical activity. 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. Roberta is the best Office Manager around. MS (Language Arts), G8 Homeroom, Lead Classroom Teacher The Friends School of Atlanta offers an exceptional academic program with differentiated instruction every step of the way. Her background is in environmental experiential learning and nonprofit management. Caitlin loves to teach children, but she loves to learn from them even more! In the 2021-2022 academic year, Dafna was a celebrated educator by the school's accrediting body, Virginia Association of Independent Schools. Like Friends, I am committed to supporting children with finding their spark and joy in learning throughinquiry of the world aroundthem. Preschool, Elementary A teacher-librarian supervises each library, reporting to Stacey Pryer, Head of Libraries. 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. 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. LINCOLN, Neb. As a Friends School parent, her daughter Courtney graduated in 2015. She is thrilled to be part of the Friends School community and of the success of her childrens education here. Teachers & Staff. Katie worked with young children for the the last five summers as a camp counselorand Assistant Camp Directorin Pennsylvania. Special Education George Mason University; Autism Spectrum Disorders Cert. Dafna has taught at the Virginia Beach Friends School for over a decade. She looks forward to bringing her art and all the parts of her life to share with the Wellsprings community. She hopes her students would describe her as "fun and a little nutty! She also created and leads the Parents of Multiracial Children group at School for Friends and the school Equity and Diversity Coordinator. Prior to her arrival at Friends, Megan owned The Children's Academy for the Arts, a performing and creative arts academy for children. During my time at Friends, I achieved more than I could have possibly hoped for. info@friendsschoolboulder.org 303.499.1999. In addition to her work in the classroom, Megan enjoys creating art and spending time with her family. George Mason University; Registered Behavior Technician; Provisional Teaching License, Special Education, General Curriculum, K-12, University of Virginia, Anticipate Completion, December 2023. Maritza has fifteen years of experience with infants to three years in a classroom setting as an assistant teacher. Our community is at the heart of all we do. Prior to teaching at FSW, Jennifer was a mentor and instructional coach for beginning teachers at DC Virgo . She moved to Virginia Beach two years ago from Northern Virginia, where she grew up. Our goal in 2023 is to forward the HHSAF annual . B.S. The Camp Office is open year-round. 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 . Her two sons are also students at VBFS. Lisette has published articles and lectured internationally about art for blind and visually impaired students. 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. Degrees: Penn State and Old Dominion University. While 1st grade is a new adventure for her, she is thoroughly enjoying being a part of an incredible lower school team! Whats your favorite kind of music, favorite band, book, movie, food you pick? Degrees: Pursuing PHD in organizational leadership Shes been helping families and working with children and special needs students for over a decade. 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. 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. 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. Until then she will continue to enjoy using her gifts to educate young children on their path to becoming productive citizens. We value integrity, community, equality, peace and justice. Barbara is a seasoned educator with over twenty years of teaching science in independent schools across Hampton Roads. Caitlin is an accomplished violinist, lover of music and history, and passionate teacher. She is an accomplished independent school administrator, guiding three schools through strategic planning and accreditation processes, along with detailed financial and enrollment management skills. Marissa has worked in a variety of settings, from military bases to non-profit organizations, and has served many different types of families throughout her career. Front row from left: Jeanine Lostritto, Daniel Bystrom, Joe Podbela, Andrew Menzin, Carolyn Mott, Frank Ingrassia, Rachel Green; top row from left: Steve Witthuhn, Zimu Zheng, Jed Morey, Jeff Daniels, Tom Gibian, Craig White, and Raj Singh. She is thrilled to still be a part of the Wellsprings Friends community, and eternally grateful to the staff and board at . Every teacher knows every child. 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. Bachelor of Science, University of Maryland. Degrees: B.E.D. Paul Bailey. Ceramics & Art / Technology Assistant. Ngoc has beenworking with children since her teenage years. The last term of any school year brings the inevitable staff changes with retirements, resignations and periods of leave. He has also joined the VBFS Diversity Committee! I love teaching math, and have taught it at every level from sixth grade through community college over the past decade. This. Class sizes are carefully managed to reflect our coeducational setting with teaching and support staff organised to meet the needs of each individual. Roy joins the Virginia Beach Friends School Community as the new Kindergarten through Fourth Grade math teacher. New staff commencing at the start of Term 1, 2020, Please submit your details and we'll be in touch, 23 Commercial Road Australia Audrey was raised in Pennsylvania and cultivated a love of caring for children as she helped with her 5 younger siblings. 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. Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada. Here she has enjoyed melding the high ideals of the Quaker social and spiritual framework with innovative methods for optimizing student appreciation and learning of today's subject matter. She has been lucky enough to travel the world to perform and study music from Cusco, Peru, where she played goats hooves and cowrie shells with the local children, to the Conservatory of Vienna, where she performed sonatas in 18th century concert halls. He has spent the past 4 years in DC getting his undergraduate degree at the George Washington University. Ngoc cherishes being able to help children overcome their fears and learn new things. When I was 26, I attempted to hike the Colorado Trail solo only a few months after being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. James Madison University. After High School, she completed nearly two years of education at the University of the District of Columbia with a concentration in the nursing department. Graduate work at UVA. Taryana enjoys music, spending time with her family, and reading. She loved tohelp children with their homework and enjoyed playing games with them while in high school. One of those organizations is Avid4 Adventure and it is where I plan to continue to spend my summers. enquiries@friends.tas.edu.au, The Friends School Incorporated Trading as The Friends School CRICOS Registration Number 00477G ABN 34 682 819 626. 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 . Old Dominion University In the last two years of his time in DC, he has worked in various capacities related to the Early Childhood Education field including his work with the Council for Professional Recognition. John's most recent positions at PFS included the Director . We are thrilled to welcome Anna to Friends School and to the Early Childhood Program! Ed has been a substitute at Friends and other Hampton Roads independent schools for a few years now, and is excited to begin the year as a faculty member! When Max is not teaching, he enjoys the beach, pickleball, basketball and spending time with friends and family. 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. Eunice is interested in Agriculture specifically in Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). 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. Degrees and Certifications: B.S. Degrees: B.A, University of Massachusetts. He teaches to inspire, and to help students find their inner voice to become problem solvers who are stakeholders in their education. . Her wealth of knowledge in management, methodology and education is precise and plentiful. Did we mention Tanya has 8 children? She is married and has two beautiful daughters, Emily and Valeria. Brianis passionateaboutsocial justice and educationissues. She has earned her CDA credential. Caitlin uses music and technology to connect students with their cultural communities. Mike brings twenty-five years of public and private school education experience to his position as the Head of School at Virginia Beach Friends School. Bachelors in Anthropology, Binghamton University. Founded in 1887, The Friends School is an independent, coeducational day and boarding school located in the heart of Hobart, Tasmania. A profile in the newsletter of the Eugene Friends Meeting, which she attends, noted that those who know her cant miss her passion and pizzazz! The individualized curriculum for alternative learners at Wellsprings fits Lisettes educational philosophy very well. Our current Board combines a mixture of long-serving Trustees with relatively new members. In 2022 Alumni donations decreased to $6,815. (AP) Nebraska lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow teachers and school staff to physically restrain disruptive students and . Founded on Quaker values that still apply today, The Friends School thrives on an intrinsic spirit of inclusion, service to others and an open and welcoming community. Degrees: B.A. Muhlenberg College. We encourage substantial professional development for teachers and administration on and off campus. Each person listed below has made a contribution to the lives of many students educational journey. All employees have a wide swath of opportunities for professional development and are . Braden returned to the classroom this year, joining the Friends Community, after taking a break from teaching to be a stay at home mom. Wellsprings Friends School is accredited byCognia(formerly NWAC/AdvancEd). Degrees: Masters in Secondary Education from American University 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. Audrey is looking forward to an exciting new school year! 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. Kris works with incoming families on navigating the referral process. Teaching at Friends gives her an opportunity to share her love of math while also advocating for students' social and emotional development. Previously, for five years, Maritza was a swim instructor teaching students ages one to twelve and coached volleyball for three years. Degrees: M.S. 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! She worked at First Baptist Child Care Center for two years. Megan currently teaches English in the middle school. My favorite part of math is, At a very early age I knew I wanted to be a teacher. New staff commencing at the start of Term 1, 2020. Meet the Staff: Steve Fragleasso. New York City Metropolitan Area. Back in the day Susan was a climbing guide as well as a member of Portland Mountain Rescue, and also worked with Portland Juvenile Services helping kids develop leadership skills through outdoor programs. Staff - Carolina Friends School, a pre-k to grade 12 Quaker day school serving the greater Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area | 919-383-6602 | info@cfsnc.org. 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. Makai has a strong interest in international affairs, social justice, and anti-racism work. 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. Dr. Wright (Kris)is a parent of a 2021 Wellsprings graduate. Berna holds a BA in English Language Teaching and an MA in Early Childhood Education. 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. Learn a little bit more about him in this brief interview. 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. She has 12 years of independent school experience, of which 9 of them are specifically at Quaker schools. James inspires students and adults with his amazing artistic skills and talent. "As mothers we are all truly the first teachers our children have." 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. Life drawing, independent film, classical arts and contemporary forms are a few of his favorite lessons to teach. He works with every age demographic and specifically enjoys the early childhood group, anticipating the discovery moment when they "get it", which makes all of the hard work worth it. The Friends' School Incorporated Trading as The Friends' School CRICOS Registration Number 00477G ABN 34 682 819 626. An independent, alternative high school with a focus on creating lifelong learners, Wellsprings is home to a dedicated team of teachers that is fully committed to the academic and socio-emotional growth of each student. SOUTH Campus: She was born in Calcutta, India, where she spent her early childhood. 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