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. (AP) Nebraska lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow teachers and school staff to physically restrain disruptive students and . Her personal passions include attending spoken word performances and writing short stories and essays. They provide the infrastructure that makes the school run smoothly and supports our mission of educating the whole child head hand, and heart. LEARN MORE Let Your Lives Speak Meet our Quaker School Faculty & Staff | United Friends School 215-538-1733 1018 West Broad Street, Quakertown, PA 18951 Calendar & Events News About UFS Life at UFS Our Program Admissions Apply Support Audrey joins our community at Friends as the new Early Kindergarten Teacher! 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. Morris Learning Assistant. 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. Friends School teachers and staff bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and wisdom to their classrooms and departments. To help other high school students gain similar benefits, John has been an enthusiastic supporter of Wellsprings since its founding in 1994. 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. Graduate work at UVA. kparkcook@frankfordfriends.org. Degrees: B.A in Music, Mount Holyoke College, Pursuing M.A in Music Education, Teacher's College Columbia University. Virginia Wesleyan University. With over 23 years of experience in teaching at MOCA (previously known as the Contemporary Art Center) and 13 years with us at Friends. Im very excited to get the opportunity to work with students for longer periods of time. 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. is a parent of a 2021 Wellsprings graduate. She moved to Virginia Beach two years ago from Northern Virginia, where she grew up. 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 . 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. Megan was the recipient of both an ALLI and a Governor's Award for the Arts for her work with Hampton Roads children. Students from every identity deserve to see themselves in the books theyre reading. Jacob Crow. I am thrilled to be part of the pioneer teaching team of Friends first Middle School class. Audrey has a passion for teaching and guiding children and loves learning from the way they see the world. Leadership & Committees - The Friends' School Leadership & Committees Home About Us Governance Leadership & Committees Libraries There are three libraries in the School: one in Morris, one in the High School and one in Clemes. She also created and leads the Parents of Multiracial Children group at School for Friends and the school Equity and Diversity Coordinator. Maritza is certified as an Early Childhood Professional with The Cares Association. She holds a CDA Certificate in addition to a Degree in General Accounting. 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. 3800 Kalmia Avenue She is transitioning from teaching kindergarten through twelfth school students at VBFS to teaching science for our third through eighth grade students. We are thrilled to welcome Anna to Friends School and to the Early Childhood Program! Lisette has published articles and lectured internationally about art for blind and visually impaired students. . Head of School. The outdoor classroom that I get to work in never fails to amaze me with learning opportunities. Lerin grew up in Clinton, Maryland. Angela joins VBFS as the new Cottage Teacher Assistant for the 2021-2022 academic 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. 7 years old to 10 years old Theme Weeks. enquiries@friends.tas.edu.au, The Friends School Incorporated Trading as The Friends School CRICOS Registration Number 00477G ABN 34 682 819 626. Our student population is so fortunate to have her caring heart and knowledgeable insight. Wellsprings Friends School is a place where the education of an individual student is as treasured as the interconnectedness of our community. She has been working with infants and toddlers since 2015. Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada. Paul Bailey. She was born in Peru, and has a passion for swimming. Her responsibilities were to seek out and plan fun and engaging events for children. Tieshia is also a member of the VBFS Diversity Committee. Her passion for culture permeates her classroom in her exuberant teaching style. She completed her student teaching requirements in the Quaker House classroom. In 2002, she took the 90-hour course in early childhood education. Nicolette recently won the 2022 Cox Education Hero Award! He was the Chief Communications & Marketing Officer at two Manhattan-based global law firms, where he taught law partners how to write and speak effectively. Degrees: Masters in Business Administration, Old Dominion University Degrees: Master in Business Administration, Old Dominion University Instead of an apple, Roy prefers a great cup of cappuccino! 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 is married and has two beautiful daughters, Emily and Valeria. We are excited to welcome Roy, and his son Jasper, who is enrolled in the Cottage, for the 2021-2022 academic year! The Friends' School Incorporated Trading as The Friends' School CRICOS Registration Number 00477G ABN 34 682 819 626. Lizzie Dewis. 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 A teacher-librarian supervises each library, reporting to Stacey Pryer, Head of Libraries. After graduating from the University of Colorado Boulder in 1995, I began teaching preschool. Kate loves teaching S.T.E.A.M and science! 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. 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. Taryana enjoys music, spending time with her family, and reading. At A Glance. She worked at First Baptist Child Care Center for two years. In Gunnision I had to end my hike because of early winter storms. The last term of any school year brings the inevitable staff changes with retirements, resignations and periods of leave. Kris holds a PhD in Communication and Media. She is exactly the kind of Academic Dean VBFS needs as we continue to grow our programs. Our teachers work as a team, sharing insights as well as curricular goals, ensuring that our program builds cohesively from preschool through 8th grade. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends. Currently she is doing a lot of work on environmental and justice issues. Makai has a strong interest in international affairs, social justice, and anti-racism work. Phone +61 3 6210 2200 Prior to coming to the Friends School, she worked as a teacher with children ages 2-6 at Woods Creek Montessori. We cannot, however, extend the deadline of February 7 for financial, Address: The Friends School of Atlanta 862 Columbia Drive Decatur, GA 30030. She began her journey into Early Childhood Education in high school where she took child growth and development classes. Faculty & Staff. Australia Email. 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. 2021 by http://wellspringsfriends.org. At the start of Term 1 2020, we look forward to welcoming new staff throughout the School. Marissa is excited to join the VBFS family as the new Kindergarten teacher! All applications will be online this year. Sandra is a proactive, pioneering administrator who focuses on the staff and inspires the students. Most of my teaching has been in bilingual, elementary education, but I've also taught high school and community 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. Currently Bill finds pleasure in playing petanque, coaching girls basketball and growing tomatoes. At A Glance. 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. LaJuan accepted the position at School for Friends in 1986. Ive taught at Friends School since 1989. She hopes to open her own school one day. Every teacher knows every child. 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. Its an exciting time to be part of this organization and she cant wait to see what the future has in store for Friends School! Degrees: Masters in Secondary Education from American University Degrees: M.S Environmental Science, Advocacy for Social Justice and Sustainability, Antioch University New England; B.A Environmental and Sustainability Studies, George Mason University. The award honors 10 teachers in Virginia who have gone above and beyond to support their students. 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Her childhood in Pennsylvania is where she developed her passion for nature. Summer Fun at Friends Policies and Procedures. Ultimately, he became a teacher because he loves sharing what was shared with him- a passion for creating. . Register early to guarantee your child's space! 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. Audrey was raised in Pennsylvania and cultivated a love of caring for children as she helped with her 5 younger siblings. The largest Quaker School in the World (and the only Quaker School in Australia), The Friends School offers education programs from Early Learning through to Year 12. Kris works with incoming families on navigating the referral process. Katie worked with young children for the the last five summers as a camp counselorand Assistant Camp Directorin Pennsylvania. Her two sons are also students at VBFS. Email: annemarie@olneyfriends.org. 5114 North Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21210 410-649-3200 Get Directions COVID update: The Gardner School of Brentwood has updated their hours and services. Degrees: B.A. 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. She looks forward to bringing her art and all the parts of her life to share with the Wellsprings community. The largest Quaker School in the World (and the only Quaker School in Australia), The Friends' School offers education programs from Early Learning through to Year 12. Charleston is currently enrolled at VBFS in first grade. She's always out and about and eager to say hi! How truly fortunate we are to count accomplished musicians, folk artisans, conservationists, authors, researchers, martial artists and performers amongst our educators and administrative staff. Ngoc obtained her Child Development Associate certification in 2019 andholds a BS in Business Administration. Teachers & Staff. 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 has also participated in multiple workshops over the years and she received her CDA credential. Like Friends, I am committed to supporting children with finding their spark and joy in learning throughinquiry of the world aroundthem. I love teaching here because its a place where children are respected. Degrees: Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education, Kennesaw University. Most of her experience has been with special needs children. He has also joined the VBFS Diversity Committee! Jennifer Barfield. Devin is often known for being the ""school mom,"" making connections with the students that far outlast the classroom. 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. Barbara is excited about the 2021-2022 academic year! University of Toledo. Malori-Naomi is an early childhood educator who has been teaching for the past 5 years. After becoming a full time assistant she quickly found her passion for children, and returned to school for education. Old Dominion University She loves cultivating that shared joy alongside children of all ages, gaining intrinsic rewards from each grade level. Dear members of the MIT community and friends, It has been an exciting and eventful start to the year for our engineering community. 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. Our community is at the heart of all we do. From there she went on to Cambridge Friends School in Cambridge, MA and has now planted roots in Virginia Beach when she joined Friends School. Our community looks forward to welcoming them all in January 2020. Degree: B.A in Science, University of California at Santa Barbara, Environmental Studies, Degree: AS in Physical and Recreation Education from The Callao National University. She joined the Board in September 2011. B.M. in 2018 and has been providing classes, coaching, and private consultation for parents, teachers, and individuals in the US and abroad. 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. CFS does not discriminate based on age, race, color . 8:00 am to 5:00 pm-$330. Maritza has fifteen years of experience with infants to three years in a classroom setting as an assistant teacher. 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