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 . Eunice is interested in Agriculture specifically in Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). 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. John joined the Board in October 2017. In 2022 Alumni donations decreased to $6,815. All employees have a wide swath of opportunities for professional development and are . In addition to caring for animals, she loves people too, coming to Friends with over 25 years in the service industry, where she really developed her people skills. 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. 2.5 to 4 year old Theme Weeks. I achieved this by being the best person that I could be. Friends values in community and compassion was exactly what I was looking for in a school to begin my journey as a teacher. 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. New staff commencing at the start of Term 1, 2020, Please submit your details and we'll be in touch, 23 Commercial Road The past 10 years the Foundation has averaged over $22,000 per year for annual dues and donations. Kris holds a PhD in Communication and Media. 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. She has 12 years of independent school experience, of which 9 of them are specifically at Quaker schools. Spanish Education Old Dominion University. I am so excited to be the administrative assistant at the middle school and to ensure the school day runs smoothly. Previously, for five years, Maritza was a swim instructor teaching students ages one to twelve and coached volleyball for three years. Meet the Staff: Steve Fragleasso. After co-teaching 5th grade at Friends for 2 years, I am starting a new role as the Associate Program Coordinator. 2021 by http://wellspringsfriends.org. 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. 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. Degrees: B.F.A. Courtney's three sons are also enrolled at VBFS! 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. The students are in for a treat! Boulder, CO 80301, Email: Desktop-Navigation. 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. Currently Bill finds pleasure in playing petanque, coaching girls basketball and growing tomatoes. She believes in lifelong learning and in cherishing each others experiences. 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. Tanya has numerous certifications in specific early childhood learning, such as; emergent drawing, pre-writing skills, foundation blocks and milestones, and sensory solutions. Virginia Beach native, Anna is mother to three young children, who all attend Friends School. 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. Roberta is the best Office Manager around. Lerin grew up in Clinton, Maryland. Dear members of the MIT community and friends, It has been an exciting and eventful start to the year for our engineering community. Learning about and living into the equity testimony is a year-round experience at State College Friends School, but each January the school community takes extra time to focus on past . Two years later, she received her child development associate (CDA) bilingual credential. The University of the Arts Philadelphia Studied Abroad at: Illaboratorio per Affresco *Qualified professional technique certified by the Italian Government under Leonetto Tintori. LaJuan is married and is the proud mother of three children, Jamar, Daevon and Jacqueline. I've worked in education for over twenty years, serving as a classroom teacher in second through eighth grades and math coordinator before moving into school leadership. Email. Bachelors in Anthropology, Binghamton University. His daughter Rachel Wolfe-Goldsmith, a successful activist mural artist, found a welcoming and supportive educational home at Wellsprings and graduated in 2008. Dr. Wright (Kris) is a parent of a 2021 Wellsprings graduate. Prior to coming to the Friends School, she worked as a teacher with children ages 2-6 at Woods Creek Montessori. Katie is from Downingtown, Pennsylvania. She transitioned to the Cottage Assistant Teacher position in the fall of 2020 and teamed up with her long-time friend and co-educator from Courthouse Montessori, Teacher Tieshia. My favorite food is coconut lemongrass green curry. We are excited to welcome Roy, and his son Jasper, who is enrolled in the Cottage, for the 2021-2022 academic year! Mostly, her role as a mom to a law student is the most rewarding! Mike has held teaching and administration positions from coast to coast. Barbara is a seasoned educator with over twenty years of teaching science in independent schools across Hampton Roads. Proudly created by LLDCPX on Wix.com. She loved the atmosphere and culture of Friends! Ultimately, he became a teacher because he loves sharing what was shared with him- a passion for creating. 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. 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. Angela brings her great personality, personalized instruction and experience to the Cottage. He and his wife Stephanie Judson have two daughters, two sons-in-law, and two grandsons. He has spent the past 4 years in DC getting his undergraduate degree at the George Washington University. He teaches to inspire, and to help students find their inner voice to become problem solvers who are stakeholders in their education. Before becoming a classroom teacher, she worked with arts and literacy-focused after-school and summer programs in Chicago. The families that Kaleigh has worked with over the years describe her as someone who is energetic, intuitive, and supportive. Now with both of her children enrolled at Friends, Theo is enrolled in the Pre-Kindergarten program, she was hired to be the Director of First Adventure's at Friends, an infant through four year old grown up and me program. Why Support Friends? Two are teachers and one graduated from Friends School! Our faculty and staff make up the culture of our school, while our Board of Trustees are dedicated to helping our school attain its goals. 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. 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. Degrees: Bachelor's in Physical Education, University of National Mayor of San Marcos. Taryana grew up in Clinton, Maryland. A. John's most recent positions at PFS included the Director . I love teaching math, and have taught it at every level from sixth grade through community college over the past decade. Not pictured: David Gelfand, Tony Florence, Gregory Jaske, and David Seeler. She has completed various classes for business leadership through Tidewater Community College and attended many workshops on leadership roles for women and telephone skills. Tieshia comes to VBFS from Courthouse Montessori School where she was the lead Toddler Teacher for 18 years. Since then, she has continued to learn with the Friends school SPICES instilled within her. 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. Degrees: B.A. Kate loves teaching S.T.E.A.M and science! 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. He loves to interact with his students and teach them skills in a variety of sports and activities. Summer Fun at Friends is a unique summer . Roberta has worn many hats at VBFS since 2011 - subbing as a teacher's assistant, school purchasing and helping the front office. When the academic "fit" of a school matches a student's personality and goals, the sky's the limit. 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 is also the schools drama teacher. Currently she is doing a lot of work on environmental and justice issues. 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. Tieshia instantly and instinctually gravitates to the Quaker testimonies (S.P.I.C.E.S) and sees working in a classroom guided by these values as an extension of the Montessori philosophy, a philosophy that believes teachers act as guides who follow children. Paul Bailey. 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. She is married and has two beautiful daughters, Emily and Valeria. Stories are at the heart of FSA, moments that we feel seen, places weve been, the people weve loved and who have influenced us. James Madison University. Her childhood in Pennsylvania is where she developed her passion for nature. She had the opportunity to get to know the school and wanted to play a more integral part. 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