John has had diverse experience developing and supporting high-quality alternative programs for students. Starting in Elementary school, she made the Library her home away from home. Facebook; Instagram; Twitter; LinkedIn; YouTube; She is particularly interested in identifying barriers for marginalized groups and activating initiatives to break down obstacles, embrace differences, practice active listening, and appreciate diverse perspectives and experiences. Discover how our dedicated faculty guide our students through their academic journey in the Lower School. in Liberal Arts, Southern Virginia University. 2021 by http://wellspringsfriends.org. Malori-Naomi is an early childhood educator who has been teaching for the past 5 years. John of Portland, Oregon is a very devoted member of the Eugene Friends Meeting. Sabina is from the coastal town of Bremen, Germany, where she lived most of her life. Degrees: B.S in Parks and Tourism, Radford University. As part o, Summer at Friends is LIVE!!! [email protected] Rachel Fischoff Rachel Fischhoff is the Lead 3-4 Teacher. Boulder, CO 80303, NORTH Campus: 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. She is an accomplished independent school administrator, guiding three schools through strategic planning and accreditation processes, along with detailed financial and enrollment management skills. The Camp Office is open year-round. In addition to her time at Southern Virginia University, Audrey served an 18-month church mission in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She enjoys cooking and traveling as she want to see the world! Barbara is excited about the 2021-2022 academic year! It is clear that Anna's academic and professional background fall nicely in line with Friends School's philosophy, mission, and goals. Roberta has worn many hats at VBFS since 2011 - subbing as a teacher's assistant, school purchasing and helping the front office. She earned her AA Degree in early childhood education on May 13, 2006. Degree: A.S., Early Childhood Education, Tidewater Community College, Anticipated December 2022 graduation with a B.S in Early Childhood Education from Ashworth College. 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. Mostly, her role as a mom to a law student is the most rewarding! The award recognizes teachers who have done a tremendous job enriching the lives of their students. 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. 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. To help other high school students gain similar benefits, John has been an enthusiastic supporter of Wellsprings since its founding in 1994. Marissa is excited to join the VBFS family as the new Kindergarten teacher! Summer Fun at Friends is a unique summer . 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. Berna is a strong advocate for equity in education and has served as a trainer, presenter, board member, and facilitator for various non-profit organizations, including the District of Columbia Association for the Education of Young Children (DCAEYC), and has taken part in a workgroup for NAEYC initiative Power to the Profession. Jennifer Barfield. Tanya is also a member of the VBFS Diversity Committee. [email protected], The Friends School Incorporated Trading as The Friends School CRICOS Registration Number 00477G ABN 34 682 819 626. [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. She graduated from Catholic University of America in May 2020 with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. Nicolettte's passion is teaching reading and writing to our young minds and creating a love for reading through daily read-alouds. [email protected]. In addition to her work in the classroom, Megan enjoys creating art and spending time with her family. In her spare time, Katie loves to read and spend time with her family and friends. Wellsprings Friends School is a place where the education of an individual student is as treasured as the interconnectedness of our community. Teacher Dee is a strong advocate of Social Emotional Education and believes strong social skills are essential to academic and life success. 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. In the 2021-2022 academic year, Dafna was a celebrated educator by the school's accrediting body, Virginia Association of Independent Schools. Friends School teachers and staff bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and wisdom to their classrooms and departments. [email protected] 303.499.1999. 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. Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada. Over the years, she and her family have written and produced several musicals for Friends School students. To contact us, please email [email protected] or call 410-649-3218. She is thrilled to still be a part of the Wellsprings Friends community, and eternally grateful to the staff and board at . As a small child I had an imaginary classroom. Wellsprings Friends School is accredited byCognia(formerly NWAC/AdvancEd). Currently she is doing a lot of work on environmental and justice issues. Special Education George Mason University; Autism Spectrum Disorders Cert. She is particularly interested in identifying barriers for marginalized groups and activating initiatives to break down obstacles, embrace differences, practice active listening, and appreciate diverse perspectives and experiences. 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. Boulder, CO 80303, NORTH Campus: 5465 Pennsylvania Avenue 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. She also loves teaching about Hispanic culture and helping them connect with Spanish speaking countries in ways that are meaningful and relatable to them. 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. She has always had a passion for teaching young children. 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! Our goal in 2023 is to forward the HHSAF annual . 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. She hopes to open her own school one day. Where are you from and where do you live now? . Anne Marie earned the BA in English (with minors in Spanish and Women's & Gender Studies) and MLIS in Library and Information Studies at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, then joined that university's . 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 . 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. She loves cultivating that shared joy alongside children of all ages, gaining intrinsic rewards from each grade level. Stories are at the heart of FSA, moments that we feel seen, places weve been, the people weve loved and who have influenced us. Thanks for subscribing! Since then, I have bounced around the Colorado area a little, spending about two years in Lakewood and the past 9 years in Boulder. LaJuan accepted the position at School for Friends . Working with children has been a passion for me since childhood. I am thrilled to be part of the pioneer teaching team of Friends first Middle School class. Founded in 1887, The Friends' School is an independent, coeducational day and boarding school located in the heart of Hobart, Tasmania. With over 23 years of experience in teaching at MOCA (previously known as the Contemporary Art Center) and 13 years with us at Friends. Before coming to Friends School I worked with a handful of organizations that got kids outside learning about camping, climbing, biking and other outdoor activities. Instead of an apple, Roy prefers a great cup of cappuccino! Australia 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. Military and families with multiple siblings enrolled in the program will receive a 5% discount. 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. We are thrilled she has joined VBFS! Lerin grew up in Clinton, Maryland. We are a Quaker day school near Durham, Chapel Hill, and Hillsborough, North Carolina. She holds a certification in childcare from the Logan Community School. James Madison University. The decision of where to leave your child during the workday is a huge one, and we are beyond satisfied with our decision. The Friends School of Atlanta offers an exceptional academic program with differentiated instruction every step of the way. Something went wrong. 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. 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. 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. She holds a CDA Certificate in addition to a Degree in General Accounting. Dafna Sonnenthal is a career educator who has worked with children and adults in primary, secondary, and college level programs. For one fundraiser, Megan actually slept on the roof of the Early School building! Angela joins the school after four years as the Assistant Teacher and then Lead Teacher for Virginia Beach Montessori School. In 1981, I started on a career path that has led me to Friends School. Caitlin is an accomplished violinist, lover of music and history, and passionate teacher. Every teacher knows every child. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends. Her childhood in Pennsylvania is where she developed her passion for nature. Jamie joins VBFS as one of the new first grade teachers for the 22-23 school year! Degrees and Certifications: B.S. Prior to her arrival at Friends, Megan owned The Children's Academy for the Arts, a performing and creative arts academy for children. Lisette has been a Special Education teacher since 1984. She is also certified in Creative Curriculum, which is the Pre-Kindergarten program at VBFS. Candice enjoys coming to school everyday, where she sees her daughter, Charleston, grow as a student and a community citizen. B.M. The families that Kaleigh has worked with over the years describe her as someone who is energetic, intuitive, and supportive. 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. When Max is not teaching, he enjoys the beach, pickleball, basketball and spending time with friends and family. She began her collegiate career at George Mason University studying psychology and childhood development. She was born in Calcutta, India, where she spent her early childhood. She believes education is at its best when children are stimulated physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Elsy has worked with young children at all ages. Degrees: M.S. Taryana grew up in Clinton, Maryland. Ngoc enjoys spending time with herlovedones and buying cute things. She has also participated in multiple workshops over the years and she received her CDA credential. Joyful learners come together in small, diverse classes where they gain the confidence to become their best selves as students and engaged citizens. Max loves everything about sports, which only makes it fitting that he is the new PE teacher at Friends. 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. She loves developing creative lessons for the students that will engage their learning! She also created and leads the Parents of Multiracial Children group at School for Friends and the school Equity and Diversity Coordinator. 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 . Her favorite subject to teach is math because it involves other disciplines such as phonics, the alphabet, sounds, and correct formation of letters and numbers. Degrees: Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education, Kennesaw University. 1998 - 20002 years. She was a pre-school teacher for 20 years, and also taught teachers how to teach art. [email protected], Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). A highlight of her early career was having Queen Elizabeth visit her classroom in Miami to showcase her English as a Second Language students and curriculum. She started working with RCIS (Rock Creek International School) in 2001 as a bus driver, assistant teacher, and summer school Spanish teacher until 2007. Kris works with incoming families on navigating the referral process. LaJuan accepted the position at School for Friends in 1986. After graduating from the University of Colorado Boulder in 1995, I began teaching preschool. 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 She loved tohelp children with their homework and enjoyed playing games with them while in high school. SOUTH Campus: Like Friends, I am committed to supporting children with finding their spark and joy in learning throughinquiry of the world aroundthem. I am truly excited to be the newest member of the Friends School family! University of Toledo. Friends School is thrilled for Max to join our community in multiple capacities for the 2022-2023 academic year! 215-533-5368 Eunice comes from La Paz-Bolivia, one of the highest cities in the world. After high school, she attended the College of Southern Maryland where she obtained her Associates in Early Childhood Education. As a board member, she focuses on research, community outreach, recruitment, and assessment. Nicolette comes to Friends School from teaching at the Manor Schools in Virginia Beach. Currently Bill finds pleasure in playing petanque, coaching girls basketball and growing tomatoes. He and his wife Stephanie Judson have two daughters, two sons-in-law, and two grandsons. She also was a certified childcare provider in her home for 11 months. Friends values in community and compassion was exactly what I was looking for in a school to begin my journey as a teacher. She hopes her students would describe her as "fun and a little nutty! She is currently pursuingher AA in Early Childhood Education from Trinity Washington University. She has 12 years of independent school experience, of which 9 of them are specifically at Quaker schools. She believes in lifelong learning and in cherishing each others experiences. She and her husband live in Virginia Beach and currently have two Friends early-school alumni attending university. Berna holds a BA in English Language Teaching and an MA in Early Childhood Education. Did we mention Tanya has 8 children? She is a certified licensed educator for third through sixth grade, and for teaching English as a second language for pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. As the Assistant Head of School and Chief Financial Officer, Candice manages the finances, human resources, facilities and enrollment at Friends. Tanya has numerous certifications in specific early childhood learning, such as; emergent drawing, pre-writing skills, foundation blocks and milestones, and sensory solutions. While 1st grade is a new adventure for her, she is thoroughly enjoying being a part of an incredible lower school team! Lisette has published articles and lectured internationally about art for blind and visually impaired students. . Class sizes are carefully managed to reflect our coeducational setting with teaching and support staff organised to meet the needs of each individual. 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 . My goal every day as an educator is to cultivate an inclusive and safe environment where there is a balance between educating head, hand, and heart. 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. B.S. 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. Phone +61 3 6210 2200 She joined the Board in September 2011. LaJuan is married and is the proud mother of three children, Jamar, Daevon and Jacqueline. Barbara returned to VBFS in 2019 after teaching science from 2001-2006 at Friends. Degrees: Masters in Education and Curriculum with an emphasis on Literacy from San DiegoState University. She encourages students to have a growth mindset and inspires her students to reach their full potential through engaging curriculum and promoting a joy of learning. She became a Certificated Instructor of Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.) Desktop-Navigation. 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. Email. Susan joined the Board of Trustees in February, 2017. 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. Carolina Friends School actively strives to be a community of staff, students, and families of diverse backgrounds. 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. New staff commencing at the start of Term 1, 2020. Taryana is enrolled in the CDA certificate program to continue to guide children and help them reach many milestones. 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. Audrey joins our community at Friends as the new Early Kindergarten Teacher! I have one younger sister who has a 1 and 4 year old that I take on adventures often. She loves to spend time with her family. 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. Register early to guarantee your child's space! John's most recent positions at PFS included the Director . 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. is a parent of a 2021 Wellsprings graduate. Im very excited to get the opportunity to work with students for longer periods of time. Personally, Roy is a self proclaimed family man that loves music, writing, and bringing fathers together to discuss how to live a balanced, fulfilled life. She moved to Virginia Beach from New York; and worked 25 years for Lillian Vernon as a Supervisor, Manager of Quality Call handling, and 2 years as an accounting associate for an Apartment Community. Each staff member and teacher is committed to the overall wellbeing and growth of Friends School. 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. James inspires students and adults with his amazing artistic skills and talent. 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. Outside of being "Gymnastics Uber," you can often find her up and down Shore Drive headed to church, running, enjoying the beach, and restaurants. We are thrilled to welcome Anna to Friends School and to the Early Childhood Program! Our community is at the heart of all we do. Devin became a teacher so that she could share her love of language, culture, and travel! What did you do before working at Friends School? 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. Learn a little bit more about him in this brief interview. 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. Her love of teaching brought her back to the classroom after her son Sam began attending Friends School. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm-$330. 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. Summer Fun at Friends Policies and Procedures. Friends School faculty and staff are an outstanding group of dedicated educators. Students from every identity deserve to see themselves in the books theyre reading. She moved to Virginia Beach two years ago from Northern Virginia, where she grew up. When the academic "fit" of a school matches a student's personality and goals, the sky's the limit. During my time at Friends, I achieved more than I could have possibly hoped for. All employees have a wide swath of opportunities for professional development and are . Kris works with incoming families on navigating the referral process. She has a CDA and an AA in Education with a concentration in preschool. Caitlin uses music and technology to connect students with their cultural communities. 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. She has also worked with Hampton Roads Public schools to provide counseling and case management services to students who were at risk of losing their educational placement due to mental health and/or behavioral issues. Degree: BA in Psychology, Certified Elementary Education PK-4, Hollins University. 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. I just moved to Lafayette with my partner, Megan, where we bought a house. Ed is a former journalist with The Boston Globe, The National Law Journal and other publications and a consultant in communications. 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. 2.5 to 4 year old Theme Weeks. 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. North Hobart TAS 7000 In 2022 Alumni donations decreased to $6,815. 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. I have been happy to be a part of the Friends School community since 1999. 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." Degrees: B.A. 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. 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. 210. B.S. Taryana enjoys music, spending time with her family, and reading. I love teaching math, and have taught it at every level from sixth grade through community college over the past decade. Degrees: B.A in Music, Mount Holyoke College, Pursuing M.A in Music Education, Teacher's College Columbia University. 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 . 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! Tieshia instantly and instinctually gravitates to the Quaker testimonies (S.P.I.C.E.S) and sees working in a classroom guided by these values as an extension of the Montessori philosophy, a philosophy that believes teachers act as guides who follow children. She is also the schools drama teacher. Until then she will continue to enjoy using her gifts to educate young children on their path to becoming productive citizens. She is thrilled to be piloting the S.T.E.A.M program this year for our cottage through fourth graders! 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