Her responsibilities were to seek out and plan fun and engaging events for children. She has taught in Illinois, Idaho, S. Carolina and Oregon, headed a professional organization, and been part of state working groups in her field. Natalie is a native of Poland where she studied Early Childhood Development and 1st through 3rd-grade teaching at the Pedagogical University of Krakow, and transitioned to her professional assignment at Kangaroo Preschool, a local private charter school. She likes to spend time outdoors, on the beach and trying new food. Lisette has published articles and lectured internationally about art for blind and visually impaired students. 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. Caitlin uses music and technology to connect students with their cultural communities. At the start of Term 1 2020, we look forward to welcoming new staff throughout the School. Degrees: B.A, University of Massachusetts. His younger daughter, Angela, was in the first graduating class in 1996. Her hobbies include fishing and reading a good book. The award recognizes teachers who have done a tremendous job enriching the lives of their students. Brianis passionateaboutsocial justice and educationissues. She has been working with infants and toddlers since 2015. Faculty & Staff; Mission. As a board member, she focuses on research, community outreach, recruitment, and assessment. In 2002, she took the 90-hour course in early childhood education. My favorite part of math is, At a very early age I knew I wanted to be a teacher. Middle School, Teacher Prep Graduate work at UVA. Degrees: Pursuing PHD in organizational leadership Nurturing the unique gifts of every child and designing lessons that are enjoyable, accessible, and engaging light me up! 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! Please check your entries and try again. Phone: 740-425-3655 Ext. Facebook; Instagram; Twitter; LinkedIn; YouTube; Prior to joining the VBFS family, Jamie worked as the Operations Coordinator for Community Action Works, a Boston-based nonprofit organization focused on confronting those who are polluting and harming the health of New England communities. She hopes the library will forever be a safe place for students to explore and engage new thoughts and ideas. CFS does not discriminate based on age, race, color . Currently Bill finds pleasure in playing petanque, coaching girls basketball and growing tomatoes. 5465 Pennsylvania Avenue "As mothers we are all truly the first teachers our children have." In 1981, I started on a career path that has led me to Friends School. 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. Her wealth of knowledge in management, methodology and education is precise and plentiful. Until then she will continue to enjoy using her gifts to educate young children on their path to becoming productive citizens. Elsy has worked with young children at all ages. She graduated from Catholic University of America in May 2020 with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. 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. 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 To contact us, please email summercamp@friendsbalt.org or call 410-649-3218. I look forward to new challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth. 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." John of Portland, Oregon is a very devoted member of the Eugene Friends Meeting. Degree: A.S., Early Childhood Education, Tidewater Community College, Anticipated December 2022 graduation with a B.S in Early Childhood Education from Ashworth College. In her spare time, Roberta enjoys cooking, inventing spice blends and travelling when she can. Roberta is the best Office Manager around. Summer Fun at Friends is a unique summer . Not pictured: David Gelfand, Tony Florence, Gregory Jaske, and David Seeler. 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. Staff and CIT applications are now available. 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. Sandra is a proactive, pioneering administrator who focuses on the staff and inspires the students. Friends School faculty and staff are an outstanding group of dedicated educators. She started working with RCIS (Rock Creek International School) in 2001 as a bus driver, assistant teacher, and summer school Spanish teacher until 2007. She has a passion for Quaker education and the project-based, experiential learning model at VBFS. 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. K-8 PE Teacher, Steve Fragleasso (pr: frag-lee-AH-so) joined the Friends School team in January this year, bringing the joy of outdoor education to our students. Since then, she has continued to learn with the Friends school SPICES instilled within her. Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Community Event, Alumni Spotlight featuring Morgan Phillips-Spotts, Everyone Deserves to be the Main Character. Degrees: B.A in Music, Mount Holyoke College, Pursuing M.A in Music Education, Teacher's College Columbia University. Sandy is an avid baseball fan and enjoys joining a friend to watch the stars on a clear . 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. Mostly, her role as a mom to a law student is the most rewarding! Carolina Friends School actively strives to be a community of staff, students, and families of diverse backgrounds. Megan was the recipient of both an ALLI and a Governor's Award for the Arts for her work with Hampton Roads children. 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. Joyful learners come together in small, diverse classes where they gain the confidence to become their best selves as students and engaged citizens. 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. University of Toledo. I believe the 3, 4, and 5 year old child is a magical being with an enchanting view of the world. Angela joins the school after four years as the Assistant Teacher and then Lead Teacher for Virginia Beach Montessori School. Working with children has been a passion for me since childhood. In the 2021-2022 academic year, Dafna was a celebrated educator by the school's accrediting body, Virginia Association of Independent Schools. In addition to her work in the classroom, Megan enjoys creating art and spending time with her family. After co-teaching 5th grade at Friends for 2 years, I am starting a new role as the Associate Program Coordinator. Degrees: B.E.D. 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. Our Board of Trustees are dedicated to the short-term goals and long-term successes of our school. Anne Marie Taber '79: Director of Development & Library. Our current Board combines a mixture of long-serving Trustees with relatively new members. At A Glance. Wellsprings Friends School is a place where the education of an individual student is as treasured as the interconnectedness of our community. Degrees: M.A. She also was a certified childcare provider in her home for 11 months. Tanya is also a member of the VBFS Diversity Committee. Kate is known for getting her hands dirty in the garden and walking around with snakes draped around her neck. 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. 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. Log in, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, School Registrar, Administrative Associate, Director of Afterschool Programs, ES and MS Physical Education teacher, Advancement Office, Exploratory Teacher, Support Staff for ES/MS, Director of Athletics, Lead Classroom Teacher MS (Math), Director of the Arts, Specialist ES and MS (Creative Dramatics), Director of Program Development, MS World Studies Teacher, 7G Homeroom, Lead Classroom Teacher MS (Math and Science), 6G Homeroom, Lead Classroom Teacher Teacher (Second Grade), Lead Classroom Teacher During her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends. She was a pre-school teacher for 20 years, and also taught teachers how to teach art. I just moved to Lafayette with my partner, Megan, where we bought a house. She has earned her CDA credential. Susan has worked in the Arts all her life. Devin believes in being a citizen of the world and makes it a priority to travel every chance she gets and stays up to date on social and political movements in many different countries. 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. 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. I pride myself in personally connecting with students in order to reach developmental and emotional milestones. Nicolette focuses on creating a safe learning environment for lifelong learners where students collaborate together in meaningful ways and mistakes are welcomed and embraced as they are one of the many ways of how we learn! She is thrilled to still be a part of the Wellsprings Friends community, and eternally grateful to the staff and board at . Muhlenberg College. 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. Phone +61 3 6210 2200 LaJuan was born and raised in Washington, DC and attended DC public schools. "I just . . I truly love teaching middle schoolers, and appreciate their energy, thinking, humor, and individuality. She began her collegiate career at George Mason University studying psychology and childhood development. Lerin grew up in Clinton, Maryland. She loves to spend time with her family. Grounded in the Quaker values of equality, integrity, and social responsibility, we cultivate a diverse and anti-racist community in which all students can reach their full potential. Sociology Old Dominion University Degrees: B.S in Psychology, Lynchburg College, Pursuing Master's in Education Degree and Teaching License from Regent University. Discover how our dedicated faculty guide our students through their academic journey in the Lower School. Angela joins VBFS as the new Cottage Teacher Assistant for the 2021-2022 academic year! Between 1991 and 1993 she worked at Just Us Kids as a floater and as a teacher coordinator. Heenjoys hiking and reading. She was born in Calcutta, India, where she spent her early childhood. Two years later, she received her child development associate (CDA) bilingual credential. At Wellsprings we believe in developing the entire student, we are unique in our approach and thorough in our pursuit of providing a quality education to the eager and capable youth we serve in our familial community. 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. Degrees: B.A. Courtney is an avid reader and lover of books. North Hobart TAS 7000 A. Jamie joins VBFS as one of the new first grade teachers for the 22-23 school year! She became a Certificated Instructor of Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.) 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. Bachelor of Science, University of Maryland. Eunice comes from La Paz-Bolivia, one of the highest cities in the world. Most of her experience has been with special needs children. The families that Kaleigh has worked with over the years describe her as someone who is energetic, intuitive, and supportive. Did we mention Tanya has 8 children? 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! 8:00 am to 5:00 pm-$330. In addition to her time at Southern Virginia University, Audrey served an 18-month church mission in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is also certified in Creative Curriculum, which is the Pre-Kindergarten program at VBFS. 1998 - 20002 years. EAL/D Teacher. Her love of teaching brought her back to the classroom after her son Sam began attending Friends School. Ed lives in Norfolk and is married with three grown children. She continued to work with children in this capacity until she started her official full-timeposition in an early childhood program. We offer vigorous, child-centered education grounded in the Quaker principles of equity, integrity, and stewardship. Prior to the Manor Schools, Nicolette was a tenured K-6 educator in the Chula Vista, CA school district where she taught multiple grade levels to diverse groups of students each year. University of Toledo SOUTH Campus: 215-533-5368 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. Audrey is looking forward to an exciting new school year! Founded on Quaker values that still . 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 . His interests include chess, sailing and gardening. She has also had a close connection to the Friends School community, as she attended and graduated at the top of her class from Friends in the Spring of 2015. 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! Taryana grew up in Clinton, Maryland. I wholeheartedly believe that teaching is what I was meant to do and I am incredibly excited to be at Friends to start my journey. Degrees: B.F.A. Liberty University. James Madison University. Please submit your details and we'll be in touch, 23 Commercial Road 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. 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. Beyond the classroom, Dafna loves the art of photography, and is always looking to capture compelling moments with families, children and surfers against the natural beauty in and around Virginia Beach. 3800 Kalmia Avenue When I was 26, I attempted to hike the Colorado Trail solo only a few months after being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. 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. We invite you to use this library to find new connections or reach out to old friends. She is also the schools drama teacher. She has always had a passion for teaching young children. Degrees: Masters in Education and Curriculum with an emphasis on Literacy from San DiegoState University. She loved the atmosphere and culture of Friends! Desktop-Navigation. 2.5 to 4 year old Theme Weeks. Spanish Education Old Dominion University. . Prior to coming to the Friends School, she worked as a teacher with children ages 2-6 at Woods Creek Montessori. Katie worked with young children for the the last five summers as a camp counselorand Assistant Camp Directorin Pennsylvania. The University of the Arts Philadelphia Studied Abroad at: Illaboratorio per Affresco *Qualified professional technique certified by the Italian Government under Leonetto Tintori. 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. She began her journey into Early Childhood Education in high school where she took child growth and development classes. and supportive. Wellsprings Friends School is an open and welcoming environment, where all people are respected. We are thrilled she has joined VBFS! 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. While being a stay-at-home mom, Sarah became Secretary of a local chapter "mom's club", and eventually was voted President. He teaches to inspire, and to help students find their inner voice to become problem solvers who are stakeholders in their education. All applications will be online this year. Email: annemarie@olneyfriends.org. in Liberal Arts, Southern Virginia University. She holds a certification in childcare from the Logan Community School. 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. Anna has also worked as Education Program Assistant at Fairview Gardens Center for Urban Agriculture, a local Los Angeles farm offering children's programs to connect kids with the land where their food comes from. Like Friends, I am committed to supporting children with finding their spark and joy in learning throughinquiry of the world aroundthem. It is clear that Anna's academic and professional background fall nicely in line with Friends School's philosophy, mission, and goals. Prior to teaching at FSW, Jennifer was a mentor and instructional coach for beginning teachers at DC Virgo . She looks forward to bringing her art and all the parts of her life to share with the Wellsprings community. Tieshia is also a member of the VBFS Diversity Committee. George Mason University; Registered Behavior Technician; Provisional Teaching License, Special Education, General Curriculum, K-12, University of Virginia, Anticipate Completion, December 2023. Kris holds a PhD in Communication and Media. Degrees: Masters in Business Administration, 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. Our student population is so fortunate to have her caring heart and knowledgeable insight. Katie is from Downingtown, Pennsylvania. Ngoc cherishes being able to help children overcome their fears and learn new things. Founded in 1887, The Friends' School is an independent, coeducational day and boarding school located in the heart of Hobart, Tasmania. They deserve to think of themselves as the main characters, worthy of a cover, and not just a side character or comic relief. Something went wrong. Im very excited to get the opportunity to work with students for longer periods of time. Teaching at Friends gives her an opportunity to share her love of math while also advocating for students' social and emotional development. Ngoc obtained her Child Development Associate certification in 2019 andholds a BS in Business Administration. Taryana is enrolled in the CDA certificate program to continue to guide children and help them reach many milestones. Special Education George Mason University; Autism Spectrum Disorders Cert. MS Librarian, Specialist ES and MS (Innovation/Technology). She is transitioning from teaching kindergarten through twelfth school students at VBFS to teaching science for our third through eighth grade students. Register early to guarantee your child's space! Anna comes to Friends School with a Bachelor of Arts in Science from the University of California at Santa Barbara in Environmental Studies. Brianis originally from the Boston area. John has had diverse experience developing and supporting high-quality alternative programs for students. She also assisted in the Business and Development Office. Roberta has worn many hats at VBFS since 2011 - subbing as a teacher's assistant, school purchasing and helping the front office. Brooklyn Friends School (BFS) is a thriving Preschool-12 grade school located in vibrant Downtown Brooklyn with a dynamic community of colleagues (BFS uses the all-inclusive term, colleagues, to . Charleston is currently enrolled at VBFS in first grade. North Hobart TAS 7000 Virginia Beach native, Anna is mother to three young children, who all attend Friends School. Morris Learning Assistant. Over the years, she and her family have written and produced several musicals for Friends School students. You can find her reading, binge-watching her favorite show, and planning dates for herself & her friends. My father still lives in my childhood home in Golden. Kris works with incoming families on navigating the referral process. Roy joins the Virginia Beach Friends School Community as the new Kindergarten through Fourth Grade math teacher. Why Support Friends? The award honors 10 teachers in Virginia who have gone above and beyond to support their students. Ed joins VBFS as the new Garden and seventh and eighth grade history teacher. Through this process students have the power to find the answers and enact true change as citizens of their community, and in turn this allows Roy to challenge each student as well as guide them to find their worth and value in the world. MS (Language Arts), G8 Homeroom, Lead Classroom Teacher B.S. The last term of any school year brings the inevitable staff changes with retirements, resignations and periods of leave. A co-worker at the time urged me to quickly get my name on the list at Friends preschool. She loves children and spending time with them. 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. I have worked in education for over twenty years, serving as an outdoor educator, classroom teacher, and school leader. Currently she is doing a lot of work on environmental and justice issues. Lee Ann is a long-time supporter of Richmond Friends School and is happy to begin her "retirement" sharing her love of reading, creating art, singing and being joyful with our preschoolers at Trueblood.