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. 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. Friends' Central Fund FCS Lower School Campus Virtual Tour Take the virtual tour Friends' Central's New Center for Innovation & Design Explore STEAM at FCS We Go Further Academics at FCS We Aim Higher The Arts at FCS We Grow Stronger Athletics at FCS FCS City Avenue Campus Virtual Tour Take the virtual tour FCS Lower School Campus Virtual Tour John of Portland, Oregon is a very devoted member of the Eugene Friends Meeting. She was born in Peru, and has a passion for swimming. Super high-end travel agent serving the Film and Sports industries and high net worth families. 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. As part o, Summer at Friends is LIVE!!! While dedicated to her studies there, she started working with college-aged students with developmental and intellectual disabilities as a specialized tutor, helping students to reach their highest academic potential. At A Glance. . Summer Fun at Friends Policies and Procedures. MS Librarian, Specialist ES and MS (Innovation/Technology). Friends School teachers and staff bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and wisdom to their classrooms and departments. Her childhood in Pennsylvania is where she developed her passion for nature. 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. Carolina Friends School includes three Early Schools for ages 3-6 (one on main campus, one in Durham by Duke University, and one in Chapel Hill by UNC); a Lower School (equivalent to grades 1-4); a Middle School (equivalent to grades 5-8); and an Upper School (grades 9-12). Phone +61 3 6210 2200 When Max is not teaching, he enjoys the beach, pickleball, basketball and spending time with friends and family. Phone: 740-425-3655 Ext. Every teacher knows every child. 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. Visit the Staff Portal to apply. Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity, Language Arts and World Philosophy Teacher, Upper School Learning Specialist, Student Success Program Coordinator, Conflict Resolution Teacher, Peaceful Schools, NC Director, Consulting Early and Lower School Learning Specialist, Theater Arts Teacher, Performing Arts Center Coordinator, Chapel Hill Early School, Early School, Early School Heads, First Year Block Teacher, Art Teacher, Advisor, Director of Extended Learning, Director & Chief Imagination Officer of the Institute for Teaching and Learning, Student Success Tutor, Student Success Coach, Extended Learning Coordinator, Assistant to the Institute for Teaching and Learning, Assistant to the Head of School, Center Administrative Assistant, Fountain Class Teacher, Lower School Learning Support Teacher, Support Teacher, Extended Day Assistant Teacher, Lower School Librarian, River Class Teacher, Social Studies and History Teacher, Advisor, Math Teacher, Equity Coordinator, Advisor, Campus Early School, Early School, Early School Heads, Early School, Durham Early School, Early School Heads, Language Arts Teacher, Summer Programs Instructor, Spanish Teacher, Equity Coordinator, Advisor, Sky Class Teacher, Art Teacher, Summer Programs Instructor, Fountain Class Assistant Teacher, Lower School Extended Day Lead Teacher, Student Success Tutor, Assistant Director of Enrollment for Equity and Community Outreach, Physical Education Teacher, Athletics Coordinator, Middle School Social Studies, Language Arts, and Theater Arts Teacher, Language Arts, Science, and History Teacher, Advisor, Ceramics Teacher, Environmental Science Teacher, Male-Identifying Teachers of Young Children. 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. Now as the VBFS Librarian, she hopes to instill that same love and passion for reading in each and every Friends School student. She has numerous early childhood certifications in toddler development and guidance, cultural diversity, literacy play, and outdoor learning environments. A highlight of her early career was having Queen Elizabeth visit her classroom in Miami to showcase her English as a Second Language students and curriculum. The decision of where to leave your child during the workday is a huge one, and we are beyond satisfied with our decision. Maestra Kate became a teacher in order to share her love of speaking the Spanish language; knowing another language is empowering and broadens horizons tremendously. 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! She worked at First Baptist Church Child Care Center during the 1983-1984 school year. While being a stay-at-home mom, Sarah became Secretary of a local chapter "mom's club", and eventually was voted President. New York City Metropolitan Area. Why Support Friends? She started working with RCIS (Rock Creek International School) in 2001 as a bus driver, assistant teacher, and summer school Spanish teacher until 2007. Anne Marie earned the BA in English (with minors in Spanish and Women's & Gender Studies) and MLIS in Library and Information Studies at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, then joined that university's . Jamie moved to Virginia Beach this past summer from Northern Virginia, where she grew up. 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. Australia 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. Its an exciting time to be part of this organization and she cant wait to see what the future has in store for Friends School! Courtney's three sons are also enrolled at VBFS! She joined the Board in September 2011. He attended Scattergood Friends School in Iowa, which he considers as having yielded experiences that continue to direct his life in positive ways. In 1981, I started on a career path that has led me to Friends School. Degree: A.S., Early Childhood Education, Tidewater Community College, Anticipated December 2022 graduation with a B.S in Early Childhood Education from Ashworth College. Preschool, Elementary 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. She is married and has two beautiful daughters, Emily and Valeria. Nicolette recently won the 2022 Cox Education Hero Award! Each staff member and teacher is committed to the overall wellbeing and growth of Friends School. Education, University of Miami Florida COVID update: The Gardner School of Brentwood has updated their hours and services. Sabina joined the School for Friends staff in Spring of 2003. They deserve to think of themselves as the main characters, worthy of a cover, and not just a side character or comic relief. Prior to arriving at Friends School, Anna worked as an Outdoor Educator for Biocitizen LA, a Los Angeles-based organization focused on connecting kids with outdoor experiences and teaching lessons in nature. Elsy was born in El Salvador. Degrees and Certifications: B.S. Her teaching began as a stay at home mother and then home schooled her oldest children. Email. 5114 North Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21210 410-649-3200 Get Directions In the 2021-2022 academic year, Dafna was a celebrated educator by the school's accrediting body, Virginia Association of Independent Schools. She holds a certification in childcare from the Logan Community School. Dr. Wright (Kris)is a parent of a 2021 Wellsprings graduate. Mostly, her role as a mom to a law student is the most rewarding! Anna comes to Friends School with a Bachelor of Arts in Science from the University of California at Santa Barbara in Environmental Studies. Before becoming a classroom teacher, she worked with arts and literacy-focused after-school and summer programs in Chicago. My favorite thing about STEM is developing creative approaches to problem solving and gaining those ever-useful critical thinking skills thathelp us to navigate understanding and interpreting the world around us. At the start of Term 1 2020, we look forward to welcoming new staff throughout the School. 2021 by http://wellspringsfriends.org. 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! Between 1991 and 1993 she worked at Just Us Kids as a floater and as a teacher coordinator. Degrees: M.S. She also was a certified childcare provider in her home for 11 months. 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