Taryana enjoys music, spending time with her family, and reading. As a small child I had an imaginary classroom. James Madison University. 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. 2021 by http://wellspringsfriends.org. Natalie is a native of Poland where she studied Early Childhood Development and 1st through 3rd-grade teaching at the Pedagogical University of Krakow, and transitioned to her professional assignment at Kangaroo Preschool, a local private charter school. Ngoc cherishes being able to help children overcome their fears and learn new things. A co-worker at the time urged me to quickly get my name on the list at Friends preschool. But always willing to help them with anything." Outside of being "Gymnastics Uber," you can often find her up and down Shore Drive headed to church, running, enjoying the beach, and restaurants. 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. Lisette has been a Special Education teacher since 1984. "As mothers we are all truly the first teachers our children have." Australia Berna holds a BA in English Language Teaching and an MA in Early Childhood Education. He has also joined the VBFS Diversity Committee! She believes in lifelong learning and in cherishing each others experiences. Speech Pathology and Audiology and Human Services Counseling, Old Dominion University. The Friends School of Atlanta is still accepting applications for the 22-23 school year. Anna comes to Friends School with a Bachelor of Arts in Science from the University of California at Santa Barbara in Environmental Studies. I would spend hours teaching my students. He attended Scattergood Friends School in Iowa, which he considers as having yielded experiences that continue to direct his life in positive ways. Courtney's three sons are also enrolled at VBFS! This. Most of her experience has been with special needs children. Degrees: Masters in Education and Curriculum with an emphasis on Literacy from San DiegoState University. Bachelors in Anthropology, Binghamton University. COVID update: The Gardner School of Brentwood has updated their hours and services. MS Science, 8G Homeroom, Lead Classroom 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. is a parent of a 2021 Wellsprings graduate. Education, University of Miami Florida She enjoys cooking and traveling as she want to see the world! Max believes that being active and learning new techniques will help his students grow and appreciate physical activity. Tanya is also a member of the VBFS Diversity Committee. She moved to Virginia Beach two years ago from Northern Virginia, where she grew up. I believe the 3, 4, and 5 year old child is a magical being with an enchanting view of the world. Founded in 1887, The Friends' School is an independent, coeducational day and boarding school located in the heart of Hobart, Tasmania. Dear members of the MIT community and friends, It has been an exciting and eventful start to the year for our engineering community. Katie is from Downingtown, Pennsylvania. Audrey joins our community at Friends as the new Early Kindergarten Teacher! LaJuan accepted the position at School for Friends in 1986. Visit the Staff Portal to apply. . After spending many years in the legal field, Sarah left her career when her daughter, Zoe, who is enrolled at VBFS in first grade, was six months old. Her responsibilities were to seek out and plan fun and engaging events for children. 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. Candice Jarden joined VBFS in July 2019. They provide the infrastructure that makes the school run smoothly and supports our mission of educating the whole child head hand, and heart. Degrees: Masters in Secondary Education from American University Military and families with multiple siblings enrolled in the program will receive a 5% discount. I have worked in education for over twenty years, serving as an outdoor educator, classroom teacher, and school leader. She earned her AA Degree in early childhood education on May 13, 2006. LaJuan accepted the position at School for Friends . After graduating from the University of Colorado Boulder in 1995, I began teaching preschool. M.A. Megan currently teaches English in the middle school. I am very excited for this next chapter in my life, and to have the opportunity to workat Friends School this coming school year. Raena loves spending time with family and friends. Degree: BA in Psychology, Certified Elementary Education PK-4, Hollins University. Friends School teachers and staff bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and wisdom to their classrooms and departments. She worked at First Baptist Church Child Care Center during the 1983-1984 school year. Our teachers are experts in their field and are committed to personal growth and lifelong learning. Where are you from and where do you live now? 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. Our community is at the heart of all we do. 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. 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. As an educator, she believes incontributing to the development of a high-quality early learning program that provides unique educational opportunities for children. Her background is in environmental experiential learning and nonprofit management. Caitlin uses music and technology to connect students with their cultural communities. 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. Graduate work at UVA. She is also the schools drama teacher. nicole@friendsschoolportland.org Rachel Fischoff Rachel Fischhoff is the Lead 3-4 Teacher. Lisette has published articles and lectured internationally about art for blind and visually impaired students. After a few years volunteering at Beach Day, she now puts her MBA with a background in marketing to use by planning fundraising events and focusing on the growth and development of Friends School. By WSBTV.com News Staff March 01, 2023 at 5:55 am EST ATLANTA Clark Atlanta University confirmed a man shot and killed near campus was a student and college baseball player for the school. 2.5 to 4 year old Theme Weeks. Teacher Dee is a strong advocate of Social Emotional Education and believes strong social skills are essential to academic and life success. Our Board of Trustees are dedicated to the short-term goals and long-term successes of our school. Before becoming a classroom teacher, she worked with arts and literacy-focused after-school and summer programs in Chicago. Ngoc obtained her Child Development Associate certification in 2019 andholds a BS in Business Administration. I have been living in Colorado since 1991. 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. Without their guidance, I would not be where I am today. Ive been fortunate to be teaching at Friends Preschool since 1999. Roberta is the best Office Manager around. Morris Learning Assistant. in Liberal Arts, Southern Virginia University. 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. I love teaching here because its a place where children are respected. Nicolette comes to Friends School from teaching at the Manor Schools in Virginia Beach. She has also participated in multiple workshops over the years and she received her CDA credential. 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 She loves developing creative lessons for the students that will engage their learning! John has had diverse experience developing and supporting high-quality alternative programs for students. . She has earned her CDA credential. Prior to joining the VBFS family, Jamie worked as the Operations Coordinator for Community Action Works, a Boston-based nonprofit organization focused on confronting those who are polluting and harming the health of New England communities. Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Coordinator. Degrees: B.E.D. My father still lives in my childhood home in Golden. 5465 Pennsylvania Avenue Kate loves teaching S.T.E.A.M and science! She holds a CDA Certificate in addition to a Degree in General Accounting. 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. Degree: B.A. I am happy to have this opportunity to help, inspire and support the students, and to create opportunities for the students to grow. Copyright All Right Reserved 2023 School For Friends. Mostly, her role as a mom to a law student is the most rewarding! Friends School teachers and staff bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and wisdom to their classrooms and departments. Degrees: B.S in Parks and Tourism, Radford University. Stories are at the heart of FSA, moments that we feel seen, places weve been, the people weve loved and who have influenced us. Two years later, she received her child development associate (CDA) bilingual credential. Taryana grew up in Clinton, Maryland. She looks forward to bringing her art and all the parts of her life to share with the Wellsprings community. Max loves everything about sports, which only makes it fitting that he is the new PE teacher at Friends. Summer Fun at Friends is a unique summer . 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. 1998 - 20002 years. She completed her Child Development Associate credential in 1991. Every teacher knows every child. 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 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! Angela joins VBFS as the new Cottage Teacher Assistant for the 2021-2022 academic year! Elsy was born in El Salvador. Maestra's methods of teaching often involve student's full body participation in the learning, which makes her classroom active and fun and also imprints the new knowledge. Register early to guarantee your child's space! kparkcook@frankfordfriends.org. She was born in Peru, and has a passion for swimming. The students are in for a treat! Nurturing the unique gifts of every child and designing lessons that are enjoyable, accessible, and engaging light me up! All applications will be online this year. She loved the atmosphere and culture of Friends! I have one younger sister who has a 1 and 4 year old that I take on adventures often. Gabby is also a member of the VBFS Diversity Committee. 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. Degrees: M.S Environmental Science, Advocacy for Social Justice and Sustainability, Antioch University New England; B.A Environmental and Sustainability Studies, George Mason University. Ngoc enjoys spending time with herlovedones and buying cute things. Staff departing at the end of Term 4, 2019. Kris holds a PhD in Communication and Media. Susan has worked in the Arts all her life. She worked at First Baptist Child Care Center for two years. 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. Over the years, she and her family have written and produced several musicals for Friends School students. She is married and has two beautiful daughters, Emily and Valeria. Ed joins VBFS as the new Garden and seventh and eighth grade history teacher. Being a Hampton Roads Native, Braden enjoys spending time doing many things with her friends and family outside of school. Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Community Event, Alumni Spotlight featuring Morgan Phillips-Spotts, Everyone Deserves to be the Main Character. She has always had a passion for teaching young children. 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. Our current Board combines a mixture of long-serving Trustees with relatively new members. The outdoor classroom that I get to work in never fails to amaze me with learning opportunities. 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. Audrey is looking forward to an exciting new school year! Brianis originally from the Boston area. Previously, for five years, Maritza was a swim instructor teaching students ages one to twelve and coached volleyball for three years. Lizzie Dewis. His younger daughter, Angela, was in the first graduating class in 1996. We encourage substantial professional development for teachers and administration on and off campus. All employees have a wide swath of opportunities for professional development and are . 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. In 2017, she was awarded Teacher of the Year from Washington FAMILY Magazine. 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. She has numerous early childhood certifications in toddler development and guidance, cultural diversity, literacy play, and outdoor learning environments. (AP) Nebraska lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow teachers and school staff to physically restrain disruptive students and . She was a pre-school teacher for 20 years, and also taught teachers how to teach art. Lerin grew up in Clinton, Maryland. Kim Bouchier. Degrees: Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education, Kennesaw University. Jamie joins VBFS as one of the new first grade teachers for the 22-23 school year! in 2018 and has been providing classes, coaching, and private consultation for parents, teachers, and individuals in the US and abroad. Meet the Staff: Steve Fragleasso. Limited Spots Available! As a board member, she focuses on research, community outreach, recruitment, and assessment. 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. As a certified teacher for pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade Spanish, Devin loves teaching the older lower school students and middle school students because they are able to appreciate the complexities of learning about new cultures and languages while also keeping her up to date with current trends, fashion and music! Anna has also worked as Education Program Assistant at Fairview Gardens Center for Urban Agriculture, a local Los Angeles farm offering children's programs to connect kids with the land where their food comes from. I am so excited to be the administrative assistant at the middle school and to ensure the school day runs smoothly. Degrees and Certifications: B.S. Her teaching began as a stay at home mother and then home schooled her oldest children. She is thrilled to be piloting the S.T.E.A.M program this year for our cottage through fourth graders! Charleston is currently enrolled at VBFS in first grade. One of those organizations is Avid4 Adventure and it is where I plan to continue to spend my summers. It is an exciting time for these new community members and the students and colleagues who will benefit from their teaching and contributions. Virginia Wesleyan University. Boulder, CO 80303, NORTH Campus: University of Toledo Brianis passionateaboutsocial justice and educationissues. Barbara is a seasoned educator with over twenty years of teaching science in independent schools across Hampton Roads. The award recognizes teachers who have done a tremendous job enriching the lives of their students. 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! 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. Many years ago, when interviewing for graduate school, I told the selection committee my goal was to be a childrens librarian on an Indian reservation. John is a retired landscape architect, having spent many years with the city of Eugene planning and designing parks, planning bike paths, and consulting on urban beautification. Middle School, Teacher Prep Her love of teaching brought her back to the classroom after her son Sam began attending Friends School. 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. We are thrilled to welcome Anna to Friends School and to the Early Childhood Program! 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