LaJuan was born and raised in Washington, DC and attended DC public schools. Degrees: B.A, University of Massachusetts. Why Support Friends? Raena loves spending time with family and friends. Class sizes are carefully managed to reflect our coeducational setting with teaching and support staff organised to meet the needs of each individual. Desktop-Navigation. Paul Bailey. Max loves everything about sports, which only makes it fitting that he is the new PE teacher at Friends. Max believes that being active and learning new techniques will help his students grow and appreciate physical activity. 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. George Mason University; Registered Behavior Technician; Provisional Teaching License, Special Education, General Curriculum, K-12, University of Virginia, Anticipate Completion, December 2023. She enjoys spending time in nature with her husband, and loves to play tennis and the piano. After that, she took English and Computer courses to polish her skills. For one fundraiser, Megan actually slept on the roof of the Early School building! 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. She has worked with children with special needs, ages three to ten years old in private practice and in preschools. Thanks for subscribing! Barbara is excited about the 2021-2022 academic year! Visit the Staff Portal to apply. Ngoc has beenworking with children since her teenage years. She has numerous early childhood certifications in toddler development and guidance, cultural diversity, literacy play, and outdoor learning environments. 1998 - 20002 years. B.S. Joan Naydich, a paraprofessional at Matanzas High School in Palm Coast, made the revelation Monday as she continues to recover from being slammed to the floor and stomped on 15 times. She was a pre-school teacher for 20 years, and also taught teachers how to teach art. Most of her experience has been with special needs children. When Max is not teaching, he enjoys the beach, pickleball, basketball and spending time with friends and family. 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. Lee Ann is a long-time supporter of Richmond Friends School and is happy to begin her "retirement" sharing her love of reading, creating art, singing and being joyful with our preschoolers at Trueblood. Her hobbies include fishing and reading a good book. Raena is currently a student at UDC working on her BA in Human Development. When I was 26, I attempted to hike the Colorado Trail solo only a few months after being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Phone +61 3 6210 2200 I pride myself in personally connecting with students in order to reach developmental and emotional milestones. Newspapers, magazines, radio and television were the second most used sources, with 53.6% of adolescents relying on them, followed by family members (50.8%), teachers and other school staff (48.8%), friends (46.3%), national health authorities (45.7%), bloggers or online influencers (44.9%) and other sources (31.7%).Adoption of and adherence to . Angela joins VBFS as the new Cottage Teacher Assistant for the 2021-2022 academic year! Degrees: M.S. 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. She is thrilled to be part of the Friends School community and of the success of her childrens education here. Candice initially had plans to begin a law career, but joined her first independent school in Maryland at The Salisbury School, and fell in love with the students, faculty and community! Our goal in 2023 is to forward the HHSAF annual . in Liberal Arts, Southern Virginia University. Being a Hampton Roads Native, Braden enjoys spending time doing many things with her friends and family outside of school. 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. John's most recent positions at PFS included the Director . Angela joins the school after four years as the Assistant Teacher and then Lead Teacher for Virginia Beach Montessori School. Friends School is a welcoming and enriching place to work where I can learn from my colleagues, students, and the community. As a board member, she focuses on research, community outreach, recruitment, and assessment. 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. She hopes to open her own school one day. Friends School faculty and staff are an outstanding group of dedicated educators. 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. In the 2021-2022 academic year, Dafna was a celebrated educator by the school's accrediting body, Virginia Association of Independent Schools. While 1st grade is a new adventure for her, she is thoroughly enjoying being a part of an incredible lower school team! B.A. Degrees: B.S in Psychology, Lynchburg College, Pursuing Master's in Education Degree and Teaching License from Regent University. As a teacher, I seek to honor the diversity of students interests, backgrounds, identities, and learning needs. 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. Tanya loves the early childhood program because this is the time when students' personalities blossom and she truly enjoys seeing the "light bulb" go on when they catch on and learn something new. 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. John is a team player and enjoys working positively and collaboratively with all members of this unique school community to ensure student success. Our current Board combines a mixture of long-serving Trustees with relatively new members. 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. The outdoor classroom that I get to work in never fails to amaze me with learning opportunities. 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. Jamie moved to Virginia Beach this past summer from Northern Virginia, where she grew up. Degrees: Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education, Kennesaw University. I am excited to be starting this teaching journey, and can't wait to dedicate my curious nature and empathetic demeanor to teaching students. Braden returned to the classroom this year, joining the Friends Community, after taking a break from teaching to be a stay at home mom. Raena has been working in the education field for 10 years. Max is beginning his fifth year teaching physical education, coming from Virginia Beach Public Schools and Christ The King Catholic School, where is also served as the Athletic Director. She is currently pursuing an Associate degree in Business Management. Degrees: Pursuing PHD in organizational leadership nicole@friendsschoolportland.org Rachel Fischoff Rachel Fischhoff is the Lead 3-4 Teacher. After high school, she attended the College of Southern Maryland where she obtained her Associates in Early Childhood Education. 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. Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada. Tanya is also a member of the VBFS Diversity Committee. Degrees: B.E.D. She loves cultivating that shared joy alongside children of all ages, gaining intrinsic rewards from each grade level. Mike has held teaching and administration positions from coast to coast. Makai has a strong interest in international affairs, social justice, and anti-racism work. Academic Rigor Model of Diversity Values [] 8:00 am to 5:00 pm-$330. I had the privilege of joining the Friends School community in 1998 as the Program Coordinator and continued in that capacity until 2005 at which time I moved to Denver for my daughter to attend the Denver School of the Arts. My favorite part of math is, At a very early age I knew I wanted to be a teacher. 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. 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. I am happy to have this opportunity to help, inspire and support the students, and to create opportunities for the students to grow. She was born in Peru, and has a passion for swimming. After receiving my EdD in Leadership for Educational Equity with a specialization in Instructional Leadership in December 2015, I was perfectly equipped to guide the learning of future teachers. I have been happy to be a part of the Friends School community since 1999. Kris works with incoming families on navigating the referral process. She loves developing creative lessons for the students that will engage their learning! Please submit your details and we'll be in touch, 23 Commercial Road She is also certified in Creative Curriculum, which is the Pre-Kindergarten program at VBFS. Prior to teaching at FSW, Jennifer was a mentor and instructional coach for beginning teachers at DC Virgo . Devin is often known for being the ""school mom,"" making connections with the students that far outlast the classroom. Until then she will continue to enjoy using her gifts to educate young children on their path to becoming productive citizens. LaJuan was born and raised in Washington, DC and attended DC public schools. Eunice comes from La Paz-Bolivia, one of the highest cities in the world. Degrees: Bachelor's in Physical Education, University of National Mayor of San Marcos. Morris Learning Assistant. You can find her reading, binge-watching her favorite show, and planning dates for herself & her friends. 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. In her spare time, Katie loves to read and spend time with her family and friends. 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. Bachelors in Anthropology, Binghamton University. In her spare time, she loves to spend lots of time with her son Laurence and enjoys literature and yoga as well as art and painting. While being a stay-at-home mom, Sarah became Secretary of a local chapter "mom's club", and eventually was voted President. Now as the VBFS Librarian, she hopes to instill that same love and passion for reading in each and every Friends School student. 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. 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. I love teaching math, and have taught it at every level from sixth grade through community college over the past decade. 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. Our teachers are experts in their field and are committed to personal growth and lifelong learning. They provide the infrastructure that makes the school run smoothly and supports our mission of educating the whole child head hand, and heart. My teachers helped me to discover a passion for learning and for the Humanities, which I now study at university. As a small child I had an imaginary classroom. 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. Register early to guarantee your child's space! We offer vigorous, child-centered education grounded in the Quaker principles of equity, integrity, and stewardship. Barbara is a seasoned educator with over twenty years of teaching science in independent schools across Hampton Roads. Boulder, CO 80301, Email: Limited Spots Available! With over 23 years of experience in teaching at MOCA (previously known as the Contemporary Art Center) and 13 years with us at Friends. Katie worked with young children for the the last five summers as a camp counselorand Assistant Camp Directorin Pennsylvania. 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. Something went wrong. 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. Jacob Crow. She believes education is at its best when children are stimulated physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. She continued to work with children in this capacity until she started her official full-timeposition in an early childhood program. As a board member, she focuses on research, community outreach, recruitment, and assessment. She has also participated in multiple workshops over the years and she received her CDA credential. Marissa loves working with young children and believes that children learn best through active exploration. The Friends School of Atlanta offers an exceptional academic program with differentiated instruction every step of the way. Sabina is from the coastal town of Bremen, Germany, where she lived most of her life. The families that Kaleigh has worked with over the years describe her as someone who is energetic, intuitive, and supportive. Boulder, CO 80303, NORTH Campus: Posted on December 18, 2019. They deserve to think of themselves as the main characters, worthy of a cover, and not just a side character or comic relief. Friends School teachers and staff bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and wisdom to their classrooms and departments. While teaching, my passion has always been connecting with kids hearts first and foremost. 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. 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. I believe the 3, 4, and 5 year old child is a magical being with an enchanting view of the world. Australia I love teaching here because its a place where children are respected. 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.". Ed lives in Norfolk and is married with three grown children. The award recognizes teachers who have done a tremendous job enriching the lives of their students. John joined the Board in October 2017. Lisette has published articles and lectured internationally about art for blind and visually impaired students. Wilmington University 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. and supportive. 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. She is also the schools drama teacher. 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. 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. Maritza is certified as an Early Childhood Professional with The Cares Association. James Madison University. I'd never heard of Friends School until my oldest son turned 2. She started working with RCIS (Rock Creek International School) in 2001 as a bus driver, assistant teacher, and summer school Spanish teacher until 2007. Email: annemarie@olneyfriends.org. The University of the Arts Philadelphia Studied Abroad at: Illaboratorio per Affresco *Qualified professional technique certified by the Italian Government under Leonetto Tintori. Each staff member and teacher is committed to the overall wellbeing and growth of Friends School. He and his wife Stephanie Judson have two daughters, two sons-in-law, and two grandsons. Tieshia's Montessori background meshes perfectly with Friends education and the pedagogy of teaching to the whole child. She began her collegiate career at George Mason University studying psychology and childhood development. Prior to her arrival at Friends, Megan owned The Children's Academy for the Arts, a performing and creative arts academy for children. 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