She holds a CDA Certificate in addition to a Degree in General Accounting. In 2022 Alumni donations decreased to $6,815. Dafna has taught at the Virginia Beach Friends School for over a decade. How truly fortunate we are to count accomplished musicians, folk artisans, conservationists, authors, researchers, martial artists and performers amongst our educators and administrative staff. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends. I am so excited to be the administrative assistant at the middle school and to ensure the school day runs smoothly. Not pictured: David Gelfand, Tony Florence, Gregory Jaske, and David Seeler. Her wealth of knowledge in management, methodology and education is precise and plentiful. Degrees: M.S. She has always had a passion for teaching young children. 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. MS (Language Arts), G8 Homeroom, Lead Classroom 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. Degrees: B.E.D. LaJuan accepted the position at School for Friends in 1986. Without their guidance, I would not be where I am today. He has spent the past 4 years in DC getting his undergraduate degree at the George Washington University. Her teaching began as a stay at home mother and then home schooled her oldest children. 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. University of Toledo 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. Elsy was born in El Salvador. 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 . Life drawing, independent film, classical arts and contemporary forms are a few of his favorite lessons to teach. 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. To contact us, please email summercamp@friendsbalt.org or call 410-649-3218. I have learned first hand the value of building relationships within my community, the importance of truly teaching the whole child, and how to help all children feel capable and confident in themselves as learners and people. in Liberal Arts, Southern Virginia University. I achieved this by being the best person that I could be. Kris holds a PhD in Communication and Media. Susan joined the Board of Trustees in February, 2017. 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. Dear members of the MIT community and friends, It has been an exciting and eventful start to the year for our engineering community. Lizzie Dewis. 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. EAL/D Teacher. 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. Staff. Our teachers are experts in their field and are committed to personal growth and lifelong learning. 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 Phone +61 3 6210 2200 Prior to arriving at Friends School, Anna worked as an Outdoor Educator for Biocitizen LA, a Los Angeles-based organization focused on connecting kids with outdoor experiences and teaching lessons in nature. Founded in 1887, The Friends' School is an independent, coeducational day and boarding school located in the heart of Hobart, Tasmania. Nicolettte's passion is teaching reading and writing to our young minds and creating a love for reading through daily read-alouds. I love teaching math, and have taught it at every level from sixth grade through community college over the past decade. He and his wife Stephanie Judson have two daughters, two sons-in-law, and two grandsons. Roy joins the Virginia Beach Friends School Community as the new Kindergarten through Fourth Grade math teacher. Morris Classroom Teacher. Our goal in 2023 is to forward the HHSAF annual . 5 years old to 6 years old Theme Weeks. LaJuan is married and is the proud mother of three children, Jamar, Daevon and Jacqueline. Mary McDowell Friends School is a K-12 college preparatory program dedicated to the success of students with learning disabilities. James Madison University. Degrees: Master in Business Administration, Old Dominion University Brianis passionateaboutsocial justice and educationissues. 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 doesn't just work for one administrator, she works for multiple and she does so beautifully! Our current Board combines a mixture of long-serving Trustees with relatively new members. Ultimately, he became a teacher because he loves sharing what was shared with him- a passion for creating. 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. Nicolette comes to Friends School from teaching at the Manor Schools in Virginia Beach. B.A. Tieshia comes to VBFS from Courthouse Montessori School where she was the lead Toddler Teacher for 18 years. Summer Fun at Friends is a unique summer . We offer vigorous, child-centered education grounded in the Quaker principles of equity, integrity, and stewardship. When Max is not teaching, he enjoys the beach, pickleball, basketball and spending time with friends and family. Prior to coming to the Friends School, she worked as a teacher with children ages 2-6 at Woods Creek Montessori. 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. Susan has worked in the Arts all her life. She holds a certification in childcare from the Logan Community School. Kaleigh has always loved working with children of all ages and abilities. She studied in Germany and received a degree in occupational therapy. Spanish Education Old Dominion University. As the Assistant Head of School and Chief Financial Officer, Candice manages the finances, human resources, facilities and enrollment at Friends. Frank IngrassiaPresidentFriends Academy Alumni ParentAndy MenzinSecretaryFriends Academy Alumni ParentFriends Academy Class of 1981Member, Matinecock Monthly Meeting, David GelfandVice PresidentFriends Academy Alumni ParentRaj SinghTreasurerFriends Academy Parent, Jeff DanielsFriends Academy ParentFriends Academy, Class of 1990Tony FlorenceFriends Academy ParentThomas GibianFormer Head, Sandy Spring Friends SchoolMember, Sandy Spring Monthly MeetingRachel Etess GreenFriends Academy ParentGregory JaskeMember, Matinecock Monthly MeetingFriends Academy Class of 2004Jeannine LostrittoFormer Friends Academy ParentJed MoreyFriends Academy ParentFriends Academy Class of 1990Carolyn MottFriends Academy ParentJoe PodbelaFriends Academy Alumni ParentMember, Matinecock Monthly MeetingDavid SeelerFriends Academy Class of 1959Craig WhiteFriends Academy Former ParentMember, Matinecock Monthly MeetingFriends Academy Class of 1961Stephen WitthuhnFriends Academy ParentFriends Academy Class of 2001, John GamblingFriends Academy, Class of 1969Friends Academy Alumni ParentMember, Matinecock Monthly Meeting, 270 Duck Pond Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560, Introducing Friends Academy's next Head of School: Paul J. Stellato, College Preparation The Friends Academy Journey. Degrees: B.S in Psychology, Lynchburg College, Pursuing Master's in Education Degree and Teaching License from Regent University. Ed joins VBFS as the new Garden and seventh and eighth grade history teacher. She loves developing creative lessons for the students that will engage their learning! Her responsibilities were to seek out and plan fun and engaging events for children. Psychology, George Mason University; M.Ed. Friends School faculty and staff are an outstanding group of dedicated educators. While 1st grade is a new adventure for her, she is thoroughly enjoying being a part of an incredible lower school team! Carolina Friends School includes three Early Schools for ages 3-6 (one on main campus, one in Durham by Duke University, and one in Chapel Hill by UNC); a Lower School (equivalent to grades 1-4); a Middle School (equivalent to grades 5-8); and an Upper School (grades 9-12). My journey to Friends has been a decade-long one during which I taught 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade, as well as gifted and talented students K-5. I am truly excited to be the newest member of the Friends School family! Makai graduated from Trinity Washington University with a Masters of Art in Early Childhood Education in December 2010 after completing Trinity Universitys undergraduate program with a B.A. John joined the Board in October 2017. After becoming a full time assistant she quickly found her passion for children, and returned to school for education. She graduated from Catholic University of America in May 2020 with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. 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. Max is beginning his fifth year teaching physical education, coming from Virginia Beach Public Schools and Christ The King Catholic School, where is also served as the Athletic Director. Most of my teaching has been in bilingual, elementary education, but I've also taught high school and community college. She is transitioning from teaching kindergarten through twelfth school students at VBFS to teaching science for our third through eighth grade students. Barbara returned to VBFS in 2019 after teaching science from 2001-2006 at Friends. Posted on December 18, 2019. 3800 Kalmia Avenue B.S. She would like to pursue further education in the teaching field. 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. 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. Our Board of Trustees are dedicated to the short-term goals and long-term successes of our school. She has been a teacher in New York City public schools for the last decade. 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. Copyright All Right Reserved 2023 School For Friends. Megan currently teaches English in the middle school. Prior to teaching at FSW, Jennifer was a mentor and instructional coach for beginning teachers at DC Virgo . Sabina joined the School for Friends staff in Spring of 2003. Angela joins the school after four years as the Assistant Teacher and then Lead Teacher for Virginia Beach Montessori School. Learn a little bit more about him in this brief interview. 3800 Kalmia Avenue 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! I just moved to Lafayette with my partner, Megan, where we bought a house. Kris works with incoming families on navigating the referral process. After that, she took English and Computer courses to polish her skills. Currently Bill finds pleasure in playing petanque, coaching girls basketball and growing tomatoes. Kris works with incoming families on navigating the referral process. She started working with RCIS (Rock Creek International School) in 2001 as a bus driver, assistant teacher, and summer school Spanish teacher until 2007. SOUTH Campus: She has worked for over 13 years in the Emergency Child Care Center at Fannie Mae, which served roughly about 735 children ranging from 6 months to 13 years old. Audrey has a passion for teaching and guiding children and loves learning from the way they see the world. . Ed is a former journalist with The Boston Globe, The National Law Journal and other publications and a consultant in communications. Paul Bailey. Lerin grew up in Clinton, Maryland. Currently she is doing a lot of work on environmental and justice issues. Please check your email for further instructions. 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 I was born and raised in Golden, Co. Its proximity to trails and mountains shaped my future. But always willing to help them with anything." Facebook; Instagram; Twitter; LinkedIn; YouTube; Katie worked with young children for the the last five summers as a camp counselorand Assistant Camp Directorin Pennsylvania. Ngoc has beenworking with children since her teenage years. CFS does not discriminate based on age, race, color . I have one younger sister who has a 1 and 4 year old that I take on adventures often. Kim Bouchier. 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! She worked at First Baptist Church Child Care Center during the 1983-1984 school year. Virginia Beach native, Anna is mother to three young children, who all attend Friends School. 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or physical handicap with regard to student admissions, financial aid awards, the administration of our educational policies, hiring of staff, Trustee selection, or any other program or activity of the school. Roberta has worn many hats at VBFS since 2011 - subbing as a teacher's assistant, school purchasing and helping the front office. 2021 by http://wellspringsfriends.org. Audrey joins our community at Friends as the new Early Kindergarten Teacher! in History. 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. A teacher-librarian supervises each library, reporting to Stacey Pryer, Head of Libraries. Degree: B.A. While teaching, my passion has always been connecting with kids hearts first and foremost. The award honors 10 teachers in Virginia who have gone above and beyond to support their students. She was born in Peru, and has a passion for swimming. We are excited to welcome Roy, and his son Jasper, who is enrolled in the Cottage, for the 2021-2022 academic year! Tanya has numerous certifications in specific early childhood learning, such as; emergent drawing, pre-writing skills, foundation blocks and milestones, and sensory solutions. 210. Barbara is excited about the 2021-2022 academic year! 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. Degree: AS in Early Childhood Education Bryant and Stratton, Anticipated December 2022 Completion with a B.S in Early Childhood Education, Regent University. Muhlenberg College. In her spare time, Katie loves to read and spend time with her family and friends. 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. 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