His wealth of knowledge from studying abroad, to extensive field experience and on site experiences at places like the Philadelphia Zoo, glass blowing studios and outdoor adventures, help shape his passion towards art. Special Education George Mason University; Autism Spectrum Disorders Cert. Jackie was an assistant teacher in the Blue Room from 1984 to 1991. Summer Fun at Friends Policies and Procedures. I have been living in Colorado since 1991. Friends School is thrilled for Max to join our community in multiple capacities for the 2022-2023 academic year! Bachelors in Anthropology, Binghamton University. Megan currently teaches English in the middle school. She completed her student teaching requirements in the Quaker House classroom. Staff and CIT applications are now available. To help other high school students gain similar benefits, John has been an enthusiastic supporter of Wellsprings since its founding in 1994. She worked at First Baptist Child Care Center for two years. We cannot, however, extend the deadline of February 7 for financial, Address: The Friends School of Atlanta 862 Columbia Drive Decatur, GA 30030. 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. University of Toledo Montessori School of Denver (MSD), located in beautiful Colorado, is seeking a Middle School Math Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.The position is set to start in August 2023. We offer vigorous, child-centered education grounded in the Quaker principles of equity, integrity, and stewardship. info@friendsschoolboulder.org 303.499.1999. Tieshia's Montessori background meshes perfectly with Friends education and the pedagogy of teaching to the whole child. Kim Bouchier. She is currently pursuingher AA in Early Childhood Education from Trinity Washington University. John of Portland, Oregon is a very devoted member of the Eugene Friends Meeting. Caitlin uses music and technology to connect students with their cultural communities. 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. 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 loves seeing her students gain confidence in their abilities, from new songs to counting and identifying things about themselves and their world in Spanish. Whats your favorite kind of music, favorite band, book, movie, food you pick? Watching students succeed in meeting their goals is one of her biggest joys in life, and she cant wait to make a difference in the Friends School community! At A Glance. Limited Spots Available! James Madison University. Until then she will continue to enjoy using her gifts to educate young children on their path to becoming productive citizens. Boulder, CO 80303, NORTH Campus: 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. EAL/D Teacher. Degrees: Penn State and Old Dominion University. To contact us, please email summercamp@friendsbalt.org or call 410-649-3218. But always willing to help them with anything." 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. What did you do before working at Friends School? Berna holds a BA in English Language Teaching and an MA in Early Childhood Education. She looks forward to bringing her art and all the parts of her life to share with the Wellsprings community. Before becoming a classroom teacher, she worked with arts and literacy-focused after-school and summer programs in Chicago. His younger daughter, Angela, was in the first graduating class in 1996. Degree: AS in Early Childhood Education Bryant and Stratton, Anticipated December 2022 Completion with a B.S in Early Childhood Education, Regent University. Kathryn Park Cook Head of School. She would like to pursue further education in the teaching field. 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. I would spend hours teaching my students. 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Kris works with incoming families on navigating the referral process. Previously, for five years, Maritza was a swim instructor teaching students ages one to twelve and coached volleyball for three years. Over the years, she and her family have written and produced several musicals for Friends School students. 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. Graduate work at UVA. She moved to Virginia Beach two years ago from Northern Virginia, where she grew up. She doesn't just work for one administrator, she works for multiple and she does so beautifully! Outside of being "Gymnastics Uber," you can often find her up and down Shore Drive headed to church, running, enjoying the beach, and restaurants. After co-teaching 5th grade at Friends for 2 years, I am starting a new role as the Associate Program Coordinator. Kate initially came to Friends as a parent of a preschooler and fell in love with the school as a parent. in 2018 and has been providing classes, coaching, and private consultation for parents, teachers, and individuals in the US and abroad. Megan was the recipient of both an ALLI and a Governor's Award for the Arts for her work with Hampton Roads children. Kris holds a PhD in Communication and Media. Jacob Crow. Life drawing, independent film, classical arts and contemporary forms are a few of his favorite lessons to teach. B.A. Brianis passionateaboutsocial justice and educationissues. Leadership & Committees - The Friends' School Leadership & Committees Home About Us Governance Leadership & Committees Libraries There are three libraries in the School: one in Morris, one in the High School and one in Clemes. As a board member, she focuses on research, community outreach, recruitment, and assessment. Two years later, she received her child development associate (CDA) bilingual credential. Virginia Beach native, Anna is mother to three young children, who all attend Friends School. Anna comes to Friends School with a Bachelor of Arts in Science from the University of California at Santa Barbara in Environmental Studies. Ngoc cherishes being able to help children overcome their fears and learn new things. She is thrilled to still be a part of the Wellsprings Friends community, and eternally grateful to the staff and board at . Mike's introduction to Quaker education came in his role as the Dean of Students at Moses Brown School in Providence, RI. 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. I truly love teaching middle schoolers, and appreciate their energy, thinking, humor, and individuality. She has a CDA and an AA in Education with a concentration in preschool. Teachers & Staff. In 2002, she took the 90-hour course in early childhood education. Elsy has worked with young children at all ages. Taryana grew up in Clinton, Maryland. Angela joins VBFS as the new Cottage Teacher Assistant for the 2021-2022 academic year! Barbara is excited about the 2021-2022 academic year! Kris works with incoming families on navigating the referral process. Jamie joins VBFS as one of the new first grade teachers for the 22-23 school year! The program was planned to begin in the fall of 2020, but with the pandemic, VBFS had to delay the inaugural year of the program until this past Spring! 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. Friends School teachers and staff bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and wisdom to their classrooms and departments. LEARN MORE Let Your Lives Speak 2.5 to 4 year old Theme Weeks. 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. She worked at First Baptist Church Child Care Center during the 1983-1984 school year. Thanks for subscribing! She loves children and spending time with them. She has taught in Illinois, Idaho, S. Carolina and Oregon, headed a professional organization, and been part of state working groups in her field. Her two sons are also students at VBFS. 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. This. Phone +61 3 6210 2200 Virginia Wesleyan University. 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. Kris works with incoming families on navigating the referral process. Since then, I have bounced around the Colorado area a little, spending about two years in Lakewood and the past 9 years in Boulder. While being a stay-at-home mom, Sarah became Secretary of a local chapter "mom's club", and eventually was voted President. 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. info@friendsschoolboulder.org 303.499.1999. Faculty & Staff. Dafna Sonnenthal is a career educator who has worked with children and adults in primary, secondary, and college level programs. 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