Desktop-Navigation. In her spare time, Roberta enjoys cooking, inventing spice blends and travelling when she can. 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 had the opportunity to get to know the school and wanted to play a more integral part. kparkcook@frankfordfriends.org. Carolina Friends School actively strives to be a community of staff, students, and families of diverse backgrounds. 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. Her teaching began as a stay at home mother and then home schooled her oldest children. Education, University of Miami Florida Audrey joins our community at Friends as the new Early Kindergarten Teacher! She was born in Calcutta, India, where she spent her early childhood. She and her husband live in Virginia Beach and currently have two Friends early-school alumni attending university. Kaleigh is our new Learning Specialist for the 21-22 school year! SOUTH Campus: She has been in Washington, D.C since 2012 and has graduated from Howard University with a BA in Radio, Television and Film and Johns Hopkins University with MS in Education. Max believes that being active and learning new techniques will help his students grow and appreciate physical activity. After that, she took English and Computer courses to polish her skills. 5 years old to 6 years old Theme Weeks. Nurturing the unique gifts of every child and designing lessons that are enjoyable, accessible, and engaging light me up! The award recognizes teachers who have done a tremendous job enriching the lives of their students. For one fundraiser, Megan actually slept on the roof of the Early School building! Kate loves teaching S.T.E.A.M and science! Kris works with incoming families on navigating the referral process. Faculty & Staff. Between 1991 and 1993 she worked at Just Us Kids as a floater and as a teacher coordinator. Mary McDowell Friends School is a K-12 college preparatory program dedicated to the success of students with learning disabilities. 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Degrees: Pursuing PHD in organizational leadership Roberta has worn many hats at VBFS since 2011 - subbing as a teacher's assistant, school purchasing and helping the front office. 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. The students are in for a treat! LaJuan accepted the position at School for Friends in 1986. Currently Bill finds pleasure in playing petanque, coaching girls basketball and growing tomatoes. Now as the VBFS Librarian, she hopes to instill that same love and passion for reading in each and every Friends School student. "As mothers we are all truly the first teachers our children have." I pride myself in personally connecting with students in order to reach developmental and emotional milestones. Our administrative staff is comprised of a group of exceptional professionals from a wide variety of business and administrative backgrounds. 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. In addition to her work in the classroom, Megan enjoys creating art and spending time with her family. 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. 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. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm-$330. Maritza is certified as an Early Childhood Professional with The Cares Association. I am very excited for this next chapter in my life, and to have the opportunity to workat Friends School this coming school year. As part o, Summer at Friends is LIVE!!! 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 . The outdoor classroom that I get to work in never fails to amaze me with learning opportunities. John's most recent positions at PFS included the Director . Degrees: Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education, Kennesaw University. I am truly excited to be the newest member of the Friends School family! Sabina joined the School for Friends staff in Spring of 2003. 5465 Pennsylvania Avenue 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. Natalie enjoys sightseeing around Washington DC, hiking, photography, and learning about different cultures. 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. 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. M.A. 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. Our teachers are experts in their field and are committed to personal growth and lifelong learning. 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. She is also certified in Creative Curriculum, which is the Pre-Kindergarten program at VBFS. Degrees: Masters in Education and Curriculum with an emphasis on Literacy from San DiegoState University. Friends School teachers and staff bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and wisdom to their classrooms and departments. She completed her student teaching requirements in the Quaker House classroom. She loves cultivating that shared joy alongside children of all ages, gaining intrinsic rewards from each grade level. Something went wrong. 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. Shes been helping families and working with children and special needs students for over a decade. She embraces the Suzuki Method and Every Child Can and believes that, when nurtured, every child can achieve great things. Taryana grew up in Clinton, Maryland. Facebook; Instagram; Twitter; LinkedIn; YouTube; Associate Program Coordinator for Elementary, Middle School Humanities Teacher, Middle School Advisor, TPP Advisor, Middle School Program Coordinator, Admissions Assistant, Registrar, Middle School Science Teacher, Middle School Advisor, Student Advocate and Wellness Educator (5th-8th), Middle School Math Teacher, Middle School Technology Teacher. Sandra is a proactive, pioneering administrator who focuses on the staff and inspires the students. She believes in lifelong learning and in cherishing each others experiences. Staff. With over 23 years of experience in teaching at MOCA (previously known as the Contemporary Art Center) and 13 years with us at Friends. In the 2021-2022 academic year, Dafna was a celebrated educator by the school's accrediting body, Virginia Association of Independent Schools. She has taught in Illinois, Idaho, S. Carolina and Oregon, headed a professional organization, and been part of state working groups in her field. Degrees: B.S in Parks and Tourism, Radford University. She recently moved to the Virginia Beach area from Lexington, Virginia. 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. 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. 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! enquiries@friends.tas.edu.au, The Friends School Incorporated Trading as The Friends School CRICOS Registration Number 00477G ABN 34 682 819 626. She started working with RCIS (Rock Creek International School) in 2001 as a bus driver, assistant teacher, and summer school Spanish teacher until 2007. 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. Did we mention Tanya has 8 children? Over the years, she and her family have written and produced several musicals for Friends School students. Our mission is to provide challenging academics in a diverse environment, drawing on the values, of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality and stewardship to empower our students to go out into the world with conscience, conviction and compassion. 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. Megan was the recipient of both an ALLI and a Governor's Award for the Arts for her work with Hampton Roads children. 7 years old to 10 years old Theme Weeks. We value integrity, community, equality, peace and justice. At the Friends School of Baltimore, principal Steve McManus hones his empathy skills by teaching one class each semester, writes Elizabeth Heubeck in an article for Education Week.It's a practice that, while tough to fit into his administrative schedule, allows McManus to keep his "practical teaching skills sharp," connect with students, and "build trusting and empathetic relationships . Being a Hampton Roads Native, Braden enjoys spending time doing many things with her friends and family outside of school. Friends School faculty and staff are an outstanding group of dedicated educators. 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. Our Board partners closely with school leadership to provide insight and guidance on key strategic and financial decisions throughout the year. Email: annemarie@olneyfriends.org. She loves to dive into the history, celebrations, food and colloquialisms of other countries. 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. North Hobart TAS 7000 Kim Bouchier. Devin became a teacher so that she could share her love of language, culture, and travel! 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. Katie is from Downingtown, Pennsylvania. Max loves everything about sports, which only makes it fitting that he is the new PE teacher at Friends. 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. George Mason University; Registered Behavior Technician; Provisional Teaching License, Special Education, General Curriculum, K-12, University of Virginia, Anticipate Completion, December 2023. 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 teaching, my passion has always been connecting with kids hearts first and foremost. Eunice comes from La Paz-Bolivia, one of the highest cities in the world. Degrees: Master in Business Administration, Old Dominion University Dafna has taught at the Virginia Beach Friends School for over a decade. 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. 210. 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. COVID update: The Gardner School of Brentwood has updated their hours and services. Morris Classroom Teacher. She holds a certification in childcare from the Logan Community School. Phone +61 3 6210 2200 Anna comes to Friends School with a Bachelor of Arts in Science from the University of California at Santa Barbara in Environmental Studies. B.S. Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Community Event, Alumni Spotlight featuring Morgan Phillips-Spotts, Everyone Deserves to be the Main Character. Our Board of Trustees are dedicated to the short-term goals and long-term successes of our school. She continued to work with children in this capacity until she started her official full-timeposition in an early childhood program. Lerin grew up in Clinton, Maryland. 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. She has numerous early childhood certifications in toddler development and guidance, cultural diversity, literacy play, and outdoor learning environments. She also created and leads the Parents of Multiracial Children group at School for Friends and the school Equity and Diversity Coordinator. She was born in Peru, and has a passion for swimming. She came to the US at age fifteen and finished high school here. 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. 7 reviews of The Gardner School of Brentwood "Our infant daughter has attended The Gardner School of Brentwood for one month now & our family is beyond happy! A. At A Glance. Makai has a strong interest in international affairs, social justice, and anti-racism work. 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 She completed her Child Development Associate credential in 1991. 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. Ed lives in Norfolk and is married with three grown children. John Zimmerman hails from Mercer County, New Jersey. Degrees: B.E.D. Caitlin loves to teach children, but she loves to learn from them even more! The last term of any school year brings the inevitable staff changes with retirements, resignations and periods of leave. B.M. 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. Im very excited to get the opportunity to work with students for longer periods of time. He teaches to inspire, and to help students find their inner voice to become problem solvers who are stakeholders in their education. The decision of where to leave your child during the workday is a huge one, and we are beyond satisfied with our decision. She has earned her CDA credential. 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. He attended Scattergood Friends School in Iowa, which he considers as having yielded experiences that continue to direct his life in positive ways. 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. Summer Fun at Friends Policies and Procedures. 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: M.S. 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. Eunice is interested in Agriculture specifically in Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). 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. Virginia Beach native, Anna is mother to three young children, who all attend Friends School. 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. Audrey is looking forward to an exciting new school year! Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada. Degrees: Masters in Business Administration, Old Dominion University Nicolettte's passion is teaching reading and writing to our young minds and creating a love for reading through daily read-alouds. A co-worker at the time urged me to quickly get my name on the list at Friends preschool. 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.". Joining the Friends School faculty in 2018, Jennifer has a BA in Elementary Education and an MA as a Reading Specialist, K-12, both from UNC-Wilmington. At the start of Term 1 2020, we look forward to welcoming new staff throughout the School. Phone +61 3 6210 2200 Delivered experiences in Cannes Film Festival . North Hobart TAS 7000 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. Mike's introduction to Quaker education came in his role as the Dean of Students at Moses Brown School in Providence, RI. Degrees: B.S in Psychology, Lynchburg College, Pursuing Master's in Education Degree and Teaching License from Regent University. She also assisted in the Business and Development Office. Students from every identity deserve to see themselves in the books theyre reading. She has also participated in multiple workshops over the years and she received her CDA credential. LaJuan was born and raised in Washington, DC and attended DC public schools. James Madison University. Susan has worked in the Arts all her life. Megan currently teaches English in the middle school. 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. 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. She loves to spend time with her family. 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. We offer vigorous, child-centered education grounded in the Quaker principles of equity, integrity, and stewardship. Her responsibilities were to seek out and plan fun and engaging events for children. Teachers & Staff. Tanya is also a member of the VBFS Diversity Committee. Her hobbies include fishing and reading a good book. John of Portland, Oregon is a very devoted member of the Eugene Friends Meeting. Prior to coming to the Friends School, she worked as a teacher with children ages 2-6 at Woods Creek Montessori. Before becoming a classroom teacher, she worked with arts and literacy-focused after-school and summer programs in Chicago. 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. 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. Angela has dedicated her twenty-five year career to helping children learn fundamental development with positive encouragement and passion. 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). Wilmington University Charleston is currently enrolled at VBFS in first grade. At A Glance. She has a CDA and an AA in Education with a concentration in preschool. Each staff member and teacher is committed to the overall wellbeing and growth of Friends School. Friends values in community and compassion was exactly what I was looking for in a school to begin my journey as a teacher. Degree: B.A. Whats your favorite kind of music, favorite band, book, movie, food you pick? 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'd never heard of Friends School until my oldest son turned 2. 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 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. 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. MS (Language Arts), G8 Homeroom, Lead Classroom Teacher They deserve to think of themselves as the main characters, worthy of a cover, and not just a side character or comic relief. He loves to interact with his students and teach them skills in a variety of sports and activities. Wellsprings Friends School is an open and welcoming environment, where all people are respected. . 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. 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. She was a pre-school teacher for 20 years, and also taught teachers how to teach art. Raena is currently a student at UDC working on her BA in Human Development. We are excited to welcome Roy, and his son Jasper, who is enrolled in the Cottage, for the 2021-2022 academic year! The Camp Office is open year-round. 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! LaJuan is married and is the proud mother of three children, Jamar, Daevon and Jacqueline. This. 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. 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