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. Taryana grew up in Clinton, Maryland. Angela brings her great personality, personalized instruction and experience to the Cottage. She is an accomplished independent school administrator, guiding three schools through strategic planning and accreditation processes, along with detailed financial and enrollment management skills. Australia 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. To contact us, please email summercamp@friendsbalt.org or call 410-649-3218. We are a Quaker day school near Durham, Chapel Hill, and Hillsborough, North Carolina. Bachelors in Anthropology, Binghamton University. Previously, for five years, Maritza was a swim instructor teaching students ages one to twelve and coached volleyball for three years. in Liberal Arts, Southern Virginia University. 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. Visit the Staff Portal to apply. Our community looks forward to welcoming them all in January 2020. 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. 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. We encourage substantial professional development for teachers and administration on and off campus. She came to the US at age fifteen and finished high school here. 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She has completed various classes for business leadership through Tidewater Community College and attended many workshops on leadership roles for women and telephone skills. She continued to work with children in this capacity until she started her official full-timeposition in an early childhood program. Each staff member and teacher is committed to the overall wellbeing and growth of Friends School. I overcame a large learning curve and I hiked from Denver to Gunnision in 18 days. She has taught in Illinois, Idaho, S. Carolina and Oregon, headed a professional organization, and been part of state working groups in her field. Dear members of the MIT community and friends, It has been an exciting and eventful start to the year for our engineering community. She loves children and spending time with them. It is an exciting time for these new community members and the students and colleagues who will benefit from their teaching and contributions. Dafna Sonnenthal is a career educator who has worked with children and adults in primary, secondary, and college level programs. In 2002, she took the 90-hour course in early childhood education. We offer vigorous, child-centered education grounded in the Quaker principles of equity, integrity, and stewardship. Our teachers are experts in their field and are committed to personal growth and lifelong learning. What do you think will be interesting, fun or challenging about your job at Friends School? In addition to her time at Southern Virginia University, Audrey served an 18-month church mission in Buenos Aires, Argentina. John of Portland, Oregon is a very devoted member of the Eugene Friends Meeting. Roy joins the Virginia Beach Friends School Community as the new Kindergarten through Fourth Grade math teacher. 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. She loved tohelp children with their homework and enjoyed playing games with them while in high school. Where are you from and where do you live now? Tieshia is also a member of the VBFS Diversity Committee. I have worked in education for over twenty years, serving as an outdoor educator, classroom teacher, and school leader. Teachers & Staff. Im very excited to get the opportunity to work with students for longer periods of time. 7 years old to 10 years old Theme Weeks. Susan joined the Board of Trustees in February, 2017. 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. Audrey was raised in Pennsylvania and cultivated a love of caring for children as she helped with her 5 younger siblings. Nothing brings me greater joy than seeing a student's inner-artist light up when given the right tools, instruction, and encouragement to unearth their creative gifts. 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. 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. . What started out as an internship has allowed me to become a part of the Friends family. She recently moved to the Virginia Beach area from Lexington, Virginia. Life drawing, independent film, classical arts and contemporary forms are a few of his favorite lessons to teach. Our Board of Trustees are dedicated to the short-term goals and long-term successes of our school. Jamie moved to Virginia Beach this past summer from Northern Virginia, where she grew up. 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. is a parent of a 2021 Wellsprings graduate. The Friends School of Atlanta offers an exceptional academic program with differentiated instruction every step of the way. enquiries@friends.tas.edu.au, 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. Bachelor of Science, University of Maryland. EAL/D Teacher. 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. 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. Her wealth of knowledge in management, methodology and education is precise and plentiful. 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! As a small child I had an imaginary classroom. Heenjoys hiking and reading. She completed her Child Development Associate credential in 1991. 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. Taryana enjoys music, spending time with her family, and reading. 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. Dr. Wright (Kris) is a parent of a 2021 Wellsprings graduate. Our teachers are experts in their field and are committed to personal growth and lifelong learning. The Camp Office is open year-round. John is a team player and enjoys working positively and collaboratively with all members of this unique school community to ensure student success. Thanks for subscribing! She served as a Sunday School Director for almost 10 years, worked in the public school Pre-K program for 6 years and in a private daycare for 3 years. Enhanced Safety Protocols 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 graduated from Catholic University of America in May 2020 with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. Brianis passionateaboutsocial justice and educationissues. Anne Marie Taber '79: Director of Development & Library. 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. She loves to dive into the history, celebrations, food and colloquialisms of other countries. Ed is a former journalist with The Boston Globe, The National Law Journal and other publications and a consultant in communications. Marissa is excited to join the VBFS family as the new Kindergarten teacher! 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. Degrees: B.S in Parks and Tourism, Radford University. Joyful learners come together in small, diverse classes where they gain the confidence to become their best selves as students and engaged citizens. As an educator, she believes incontributing to the development of a high-quality early learning program that provides unique educational opportunities for children. . Posted on December 18, 2019. 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. Max loves everything about sports, which only makes it fitting that he is the new PE teacher at Friends. Makai has a strong interest in international affairs, social justice, and anti-racism work. Tanya has numerous certifications in specific early childhood learning, such as; emergent drawing, pre-writing skills, foundation blocks and milestones, and sensory solutions. Kate is known for getting her hands dirty in the garden and walking around with snakes draped around her neck. Mary McDowell Friends School is a K-12 college preparatory program dedicated to the success of students with learning disabilities. Elsy has worked with young children at all ages. 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 In this position, she truly found her passion for working with children with learning and behavior challenges. 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 . 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. Degrees: Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education, Kennesaw University. Kathryn Park Cook Head of School. 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. Audrey joins our community at Friends as the new Early Kindergarten Teacher! info@friendsschoolboulder.org 303.499.1999. Working with children has been a passion for me since childhood. B.A. Every teacher knows every child. 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. LaJuan accepted the position at School for Friends in 1986. He has written numerous published articles, including, most recently, Teaching Media Literacy Only Hope for Future: Disinformation, misinformation, distortions, half-truths, outright lies, hidden agendas and other alternative facts are being swallowed whole. (The Virginian-Pilot, March 7, 2021). Degrees: Penn State and Old Dominion University. Ngoc obtained her Child Development Associate certification in 2019 andholds a BS in Business Administration. They provide the infrastructure that makes the school run smoothly and supports our mission of educating the whole child head hand, and heart. As a Friends School parent, her daughter Courtney graduated in 2015. Gabby loves working with children of all ages as they truly brighten her day, but she's especially fond of seeing the growth in concepts as middle schoolers move through the years. Degree: AS in Early Childhood Education Bryant and Stratton, Anticipated December 2022 Completion with a B.S in Early Childhood Education, Regent University. Ceramics & Art / Technology Assistant. Kris holds a PhD in Communication and Media. MS (Language Arts), G8 Homeroom, Lead Classroom Teacher Tieshia's Montessori background meshes perfectly with Friends education and the pedagogy of teaching to the whole child. She also assisted in the Business and Development Office. 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. My father still lives in my childhood home in Golden. Degrees: Pursuing PHD in organizational leadership Please check your email for further instructions. Raena loves spending time with family and friends. 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. Maritza Sutyak joined VBFS in 2019 as the Extended Day Specialist and Kindergarten Assistant. Ed joins VBFS as the new Garden and seventh and eighth grade history teacher. Staff and CIT applications are now available. Her hobbies include fishing and reading a good book. We value integrity, community, equality, peace and justice. Jamie is so excited to join the VBFS family, as she was one of our Summer Camp Counselors for Summer Fun at Friends 2022! Open a new door and explore an opportunity with Friends Academy where we commit to the highest standards of learning and living. Gabby is also a member of the VBFS Diversity Committee. When guiding and working with summer camps, I only get to spend about a week with the same kids before they are on to the next thing. Wellsprings Friends School is a place where the education of an individual student is as treasured as the interconnectedness of our community. Ngoc cherishes being able to help children overcome their fears and learn new things. 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. Wellsprings Friends School is accredited byCognia(formerly NWAC/AdvancEd). When the academic "fit" of a school matches a student's personality and goals, the sky's the limit. Paul Bailey. 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. 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. Psychology, George Mason University; M.Ed. She worked at First Baptist Child Care Center for two years. We encourage everyone, Come meet and chat with the new incoming Head of S, BUDDY DAY!!! As a board member, she focuses on research, community outreach, recruitment, and assessment. Muhlenberg College. 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. LaJuan accepted the position at School for Friends . 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. Raena is currently a student at UDC working on her BA in Human Development. 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. Why Support Friends? I've worked in education for over twenty years, serving as a classroom teacher in second through eighth grades and math coordinator before moving into school leadership. I have one younger sister who has a 1 and 4 year old that I take on adventures often. 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. The award recognizes teachers who have done a tremendous job enriching the lives of their students. Jamie joins VBFS as one of the new first grade teachers for the 22-23 school year! As a board member, she focuses on research, community outreach, recruitment, and assessment. Head of School. B.S. Nicolette recently won the 2022 Cox Education Hero Award! 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: B.E.D. One of those organizations is Avid4 Adventure and it is where I plan to continue to spend my summers. Roberta is the best Office Manager around. During my time at Friends, I achieved more than I could have possibly hoped for. Degrees: B.F.A. Staff. 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. Wellsprings Friends School is an open and welcoming environment, where all people are respected. Friends School is a welcoming and enriching place to work where I can learn from my colleagues, students, and the community. Angela joins the school after four years as the Assistant Teacher and then Lead Teacher for Virginia Beach Montessori School. As a board member, she focuses on research, community outreach, recruitment, and assessment. 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. "I just . 8:00 am to 5:00 pm-$330. Makai attended D.C. Public Schools until she began high school at Sidwell Friends School. Delivered experiences in Cannes Film Festival . The program is thriving and we are thrilled that Sarah was patient in waiting to show all the work she has put into the First Adventure's program! 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. Two are teachers and one graduated from Friends School! I love teaching math, and have taught it at every level from sixth grade through community college over the past decade. 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. 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. She has always had a passion for teaching young children. She has earned her CDA credential. Lerin grew up in Clinton, Maryland. Currently Bill finds pleasure in playing petanque, coaching girls basketball and growing tomatoes. Degrees: B.A. I just moved to Lafayette with my partner, Megan, where we bought a house. She has taught in inner-city public schools as well as at one of the nation's oldest private academies. 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. admissions@friendsschoolboulder.org, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). Her responsibilities were to seek out and plan fun and engaging events for children. Students from every identity deserve to see themselves in the books theyre reading. Middle School, Teacher Prep Friends' Central Fund FCS Lower School Campus Virtual Tour Take the virtual tour Friends' Central's New Center for Innovation & Design Explore STEAM at FCS We Go Further Academics at FCS We Aim Higher The Arts at FCS We Grow Stronger Athletics at FCS FCS City Avenue Campus Virtual Tour Take the virtual tour FCS Lower School Campus Virtual Tour Carolina Friends School actively strives to be a community of staff, students, and families of diverse backgrounds. She believes exploring music and the arts fosters a lifelong love of learning. John joined the Board in October 2017. In her spare time, she loves to spend lots of time with her son Laurence and enjoys literature and yoga as well as art and painting. 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. Ngoc has beenworking with children since her teenage years. Founded on Quaker values that still . She doesn't just work for one administrator, she works for multiple and she does so beautifully! Boulder, CO 80301, Email: When I was 26, I attempted to hike the Colorado Trail solo only a few months after being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Joyful learners come together in small, diverse classes where they gain the confidence to become their best selves as students and engaged citizens. Ed lives in Norfolk and is married with three grown children. Between 1991 and 1993 she worked at Just Us Kids as a floater and as a teacher coordinator. 5 years old to 6 years old Theme Weeks. I pride myself in personally connecting with students in order to reach developmental and emotional milestones. Degrees: B.E.D. The outdoor classroom that I get to work in never fails to amaze me with learning opportunities. A teacher-librarian supervises each library, reporting to Stacey Pryer, Head of Libraries. Barbara is excited about the 2021-2022 academic year! Degrees: Masters in Business Administration, Old Dominion University Staff departing at the end of Term 4, 2019. How truly fortunate we are to count accomplished musicians, folk artisans, conservationists, authors, researchers, martial artists and performers amongst our educators and administrative staff. Audrey has a passion for teaching and guiding children and loves learning from the way they see the world. A faculty member in the School of Education, she taught classes in reading and writing for pre-service teachers. 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. nicole@friendsschoolportland.org Rachel Fischoff Rachel Fischhoff is the Lead 3-4 Teacher. University of Toledo Special Education George Mason University; Autism Spectrum Disorders Cert. 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 . Roberta has worn many hats at VBFS since 2011 - subbing as a teacher's assistant, school purchasing and helping the front office. Caitlin loves to teach children, but she loves to learn from them even more! She is thrilled to be piloting the S.T.E.A.M program this year for our cottage through fourth graders! I look forward to new challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth. 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. 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. 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. 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. While being a stay-at-home mom, Sarah became Secretary of a local chapter "mom's club", and eventually was voted President. She became a Certificated Instructor of Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.) Degree: BA in Psychology, Certified Elementary Education PK-4, Hollins University. Brianis originally from the Boston area. 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. Maestra Kate became a teacher in order to share her love of speaking the Spanish language; knowing another language is empowering and broadens horizons tremendously. Our current Board combines a mixture of long-serving Trustees with relatively new members. Limited Spots Available! Lisette has published articles and lectured internationally about art for blind and visually impaired students. I love teaching here because its a place where children are respected. 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. Her passion for culture permeates her classroom in her exuberant teaching style. Morris Classroom Teacher. 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. Our teachers work as a team, sharing insights as well as curricular goals, ensuring that our program builds cohesively from preschool through 8th grade. In Gunnision I had to end my hike because of early winter storms. After high school, she attended the College of Southern Maryland where she obtained her Associates in Early Childhood Education. 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