She loves cultivating that shared joy alongside children of all ages, gaining intrinsic rewards from each grade level. She has 12 years of independent school experience, of which 9 of them are specifically at Quaker schools. Did we mention Tanya has 8 children? She hopes to open her own school one day. Taryana enjoys music, spending time with her family, and reading. She's always out and about and eager to say hi! Lizzie Dewis. Our expert and dynamic faculty and staff make up the culture of our school with their unique perspectives and individual talents. She is also the schools drama teacher. At A Glance. 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. She graduated from Catholic University of America in May 2020 with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. 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! 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 I have one younger sister who has a 1 and 4 year old that I take on adventures often. 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. 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 Whats your favorite kind of music, favorite band, book, movie, food you pick? Degrees: M.S Environmental Science, Advocacy for Social Justice and Sustainability, Antioch University New England; B.A Environmental and Sustainability Studies, George Mason University. Anne Marie Taber '79: Director of Development & Library. 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. Mostly, her role as a mom to a law student is the most rewarding! Lerin grew up in Clinton, Maryland. She has a CDA and an AA in Education with a concentration in preschool. Nurturing the unique gifts of every child and designing lessons that are enjoyable, accessible, and engaging light me up! Kris holds a PhD in Communication and Media. Friends School is thrilled for Max to join our community in multiple capacities for the 2022-2023 academic year! 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. Raena is currently a student at UDC working on her BA in Human Development. Lisette has been a Special Education teacher since 1984. MS (Language Arts), G8 Homeroom, Lead Classroom Teacher Malori-Naomi is an Urban Teachers alumnae and believes in teaching the whole child her goal in education is to work towards creating more equitable and joyful learning spaces. A retired California public school educator of thirty-nine years, he has served as a teacher, school principal, director of instruction and assistant-superintendent for instructional services. I am happy to have this opportunity to help, inspire and support the students, and to create opportunities for the students to grow. Degrees: Bachelor's in Physical Education, University of National Mayor of San Marcos. 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. Kate is known for getting her hands dirty in the garden and walking around with snakes draped around her neck. Lisette has published articles and lectured internationally about art for blind and visually impaired students. Susan joined the Board of Trustees in February, 2017. Limited Spots Available! in Liberal Arts, Southern Virginia University. I have worked in education for over twenty years, serving as an outdoor educator, classroom teacher, and school leader. Register early to guarantee your child's space! We encourage substantial professional development for teachers and administration on and off campus. Since then, she has continued to learn with the Friends school SPICES instilled within her. Each staff member and teacher is committed to the overall wellbeing and growth of Friends School. Nicolette comes to Friends School from teaching at the Manor Schools in Virginia Beach. Teaching at Friends gives her an opportunity to share her love of math while also advocating for students' social and emotional development. After graduating from the University of Colorado Boulder in 1995, I began teaching preschool. Boulder, CO 80301, Email: Makai attended D.C. Public Schools until she began high school at Sidwell Friends School. In addition to teaching at Friends, Ed Ed volunteers at The Tidewater Wooden Boat Workshop, teaching disadvantaged kids how to build and sail wooden boats. 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. A teacher-librarian supervises each library, reporting to Stacey Pryer, Head of Libraries. admissions@friendsschoolboulder.org, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). Joyful learners come together in small, diverse classes where they gain the confidence to become their best selves as students and engaged citizens. Learn a little bit more about him in this brief interview. Founded in 1887, The Friends School is an independent, coeducational day and boarding school located in the heart of Hobart, Tasmania. John Zimmerman hails from Mercer County, New Jersey. 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 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. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends. She came to the US at age fifteen and finished high school here. She believes exploring music and the arts fosters a lifelong love of learning. 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. Carolina Friends School actively strives to be a community of staff, students, and families of diverse backgrounds. She completed her Child Development Associate credential in 1991. Sociology Old Dominion University She began her journey into Early Childhood Education in high school where she took child growth and development classes. Super high-end travel agent serving the Film and Sports industries and high net worth families. Jamie is so excited to join the VBFS family, as she was one of our Summer Camp Counselors for Summer Fun at Friends 2022! Our goal in 2023 is to forward the HHSAF annual . Taryana is enrolled in the CDA certificate program to continue to guide children and help them reach many milestones. Shes been helping families and working with children and special needs students for over a decade. . B.M. 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. Jamie moved to Virginia Beach this past summer from Northern Virginia, where she grew up. . We are thrilled she has joined VBFS! It is an exciting time for these new community members and the students and colleagues who will benefit from their teaching and contributions. On January 25, Upper School students, faculty and staff participated in Friends' annual Day of Concern, which provided "An Exploration of Gender on the Path to Equity.". He loves to interact with his students and teach them skills in a variety of sports and activities. 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. info@friendsschoolboulder.org 303.499.1999. 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. All employees have a wide swath of opportunities for professional development and are . Friends is one of twenty-two schools that are Leading Partner Schools of the GEBG Global Student Dialogues program, and are helping to design and shape the curriculum. I am truly excited to be the newest member of the Friends School family! Degrees: M.S. "As mothers we are all truly the first teachers our children have." North Hobart TAS 7000 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 . 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. Not pictured: David Gelfand, Tony Florence, Gregory Jaske, and David Seeler. 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. 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. 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