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 goal in 2023 is to forward the HHSAF annual . EAL/D Teacher. Tieshia's Montessori background meshes perfectly with Friends education and the pedagogy of teaching to the whole child. 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. 215-533-5368 Graduate work at UVA. Wilmington University She earned her AA Degree in early childhood education on May 13, 2006. 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. 5465 Pennsylvania Avenue She hopes the library will forever be a safe place for students to explore and engage new thoughts and ideas. 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 came to the US at age fifteen and finished high school here. John is a team player and enjoys working positively and collaboratively with all members of this unique school community to ensure student success. Dafna Sonnenthal is a career educator who has worked with children and adults in primary, secondary, and college level programs. Through this process students have the power to find the answers and enact true change as citizens of their community, and in turn this allows Roy to challenge each student as well as guide them to find their worth and value in the world. Sandra is a proactive, pioneering administrator who focuses on the staff and inspires the students. Summer Fun at Friends Policies and Procedures. Our Board partners closely with school leadership to provide insight and guidance on key strategic and financial decisions throughout the year. . Jamie moved to Virginia Beach this past summer from Northern Virginia, where she grew up. Wellsprings Friends School is accredited byCognia(formerly NWAC/AdvancEd). Max loves everything about sports, which only makes it fitting that he is the new PE teacher at Friends. Lerin grew up in Clinton, Maryland. Nicolette comes to Friends School from teaching at the Manor Schools in Virginia Beach. I was born and raised in Golden, Co. Its proximity to trails and mountains shaped my future. 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. The Friends' School Incorporated Trading as The Friends' School CRICOS Registration Number 00477G ABN 34 682 819 626. 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. 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. Every teacher knows every child. Proudly created by LLDCPX on Wix.com. Stories are at the heart of FSA, moments that we feel seen, places weve been, the people weve loved and who have influenced us. To help other high school students gain similar benefits, John has been an enthusiastic supporter of Wellsprings since its founding in 1994. MS Librarian, Specialist ES and MS (Innovation/Technology). 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. Degrees: B.A in Music, Mount Holyoke College, Pursuing M.A in Music Education, Teacher's College Columbia University. It is an exciting time for these new community members and the students and colleagues who will benefit from their teaching and contributions. Prior to teaching at FSW, Jennifer was a mentor and instructional coach for beginning teachers at DC Virgo . Brianis passionateaboutsocial justice and educationissues. For one fundraiser, Megan actually slept on the roof of the Early School building! 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. When Max is not teaching, he enjoys the beach, pickleball, basketball and spending time with friends and family. Degrees: Pursuing PHD in organizational leadership She is exactly the kind of Academic Dean VBFS needs as we continue to grow our programs. Before coming to Friends School I worked with a handful of organizations that got kids outside learning about camping, climbing, biking and other outdoor activities. Caitlin is an accomplished violinist, lover of music and history, and passionate teacher. Maritza has fifteen years of experience with infants to three years in a classroom setting as an assistant teacher. Each staff member and teacher is committed to the overall wellbeing and growth of Friends School. 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. I have been happy to be a part of the Friends School community since 1999. Degree: A.S., Early Childhood Education, Tidewater Community College, Anticipated December 2022 graduation with a B.S in Early Childhood Education from Ashworth College. 5114 North Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21210 410-649-3200 Get Directions 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. Her love of teaching brought her back to the classroom after her son Sam began attending Friends School. 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. She moved to Virginia Beach two years ago from Northern Virginia, where she grew up. She is transitioning from teaching kindergarten through twelfth school students at VBFS to teaching science for our third through eighth grade students. in History. Tanya is also a member of the VBFS Diversity Committee. Prior to coming to the Friends School, she worked as a teacher with children ages 2-6 at Woods Creek Montessori. She is certified in Infant, Toddler and Twos Montessori Teaching with the North American Montessori Center. "I just . Founded in 1887, The Friends School is an independent, coeducational day and boarding school located in the heart of Hobart, Tasmania. She doesn't just work for one administrator, she works for multiple and she does so beautifully! Facebook; Instagram; Twitter; LinkedIn; YouTube; The University of the Arts Philadelphia Studied Abroad at: Illaboratorio per Affresco *Qualified professional technique certified by the Italian Government under Leonetto Tintori. She worked at First Baptist Church Child Care Center during the 1983-1984 school year. Academic Rigor Model of Diversity Values [] Roberta has worn many hats at VBFS since 2011 - subbing as a teacher's assistant, school purchasing and helping the front office. 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. Dear members of the MIT community and friends, It has been an exciting and eventful start to the year for our engineering community. 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. Jamie joins VBFS as one of the new first grade teachers for the 22-23 school year! Most of her experience has been with special needs children. Brianis originally from the Boston area. 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. Braden returned to the classroom this year, joining the Friends Community, after taking a break from teaching to be a stay at home mom. Roy joins the Virginia Beach Friends School Community as the new Kindergarten through Fourth Grade math teacher. . Currently Bill finds pleasure in playing petanque, coaching girls basketball and growing tomatoes. When the academic "fit" of a school matches a student's personality and goals, the sky's the limit. Degrees: M.A. Friends School teachers and staff bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and wisdom to their classrooms and departments. Paul Bailey. Australia Kate is known for getting her hands dirty in the garden and walking around with snakes draped around her neck. She was born in Calcutta, India, where she spent her early childhood. John has had diverse experience developing and supporting high-quality alternative programs for students. 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. Degrees: B.A, University of Massachusetts. Log in, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, School Registrar, Administrative Associate, Director of Afterschool Programs, ES and MS Physical Education teacher, Advancement Office, Exploratory Teacher, Support Staff for ES/MS, Director of Athletics, Lead Classroom Teacher MS (Math), Director of the Arts, Specialist ES and MS (Creative Dramatics), Director of Program Development, MS World Studies Teacher, 7G Homeroom, Lead Classroom Teacher MS (Math and Science), 6G Homeroom, Lead Classroom Teacher Teacher (Second Grade), Lead Classroom Teacher Audrey joins our community at Friends as the new Early Kindergarten Teacher! Natalie enjoys sightseeing around Washington DC, hiking, photography, and learning about different cultures. Desktop-Navigation. Her students describe her as funny, crazy (in a good way!) He teaches to inspire, and to help students find their inner voice to become problem solvers who are stakeholders in their education. Most of my teaching has been in bilingual, elementary education, but I've also taught high school and community college. Instead of an apple, Roy prefers a great cup of cappuccino! Middle School, Teacher Prep 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. Degree in early childhood to their classrooms and departments: Pursuing PHD in organizational she. Bycognia ( formerly NWAC/AdvancEd ) enjoys the Beach, pickleball, basketball and tomatoes! 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