Addison Foster
Bio coming soon
Sofia Vialpando
I am so excited to be a Teacher Candidate at Friends School! I grew up in Hermosa Beach, California, earned my undergraduate degree in Art Direction from Michigan State University, and now live in Colorado. After spending a few years in the workforce, I took a year off and traveled to more than 20 countries […]
Laynie Smith
I am so excited to spend the next year at Friends School as an Assistant Teacher Candidate! I grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and moved to Colorado for college. I graduated from the University of Denver where I studied Ecology & Biodiversity, Geography, and Leadership Studies. My path to teaching has been somewhat circuitous. […]
Cara Eandi
I started my education as a kindergarten student at Friends School during the first years of the program! Since then, I have earned a M.A. in International Training and Development from American University and a B.A. in Anthropology/Sociology from Lewis & Clark College. My professional experiences include Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) in […]
Ellie Pell
I began my teaching career in restaurant management in Ithaca, New York. I moved to Boulder to help open a café downtown. I decided to get my master’s two years ago at the University of Northern Colorado and began teaching in the biology department, which is when I decided I would be a science teacher. […]
Emilee Novak
Hi, I’m Emi! I recently graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with a degree in Creative Technology & Design and a minor in Dance. I’ve always loved the fine arts and am passionate about exploring the ways art, design, and technology can come together. I’m excited to bring that curiosity into the classroom. Through […]
Sierra Ellison
I’m starting this year as a teacher candidate at Friends School. In 2025, I completed a bachelors in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University. I’m excited to learn about what being a teacher means, as well as learning and growing throughout the year with my students. My passions are photography and travel […]
Mira Brooks
I’m honored to be a middle school teacher candidate at Friends School. My path to the classroom has been anything but linear. Before delving into the corporate world across finance and consulting, I had my first taste of teaching through SAT prep and remedial education. It was the most fulfilling work I’ve done, and the pull […]
Charley Booker
Hi, I’m Charley! I grew up here in Boulder and am very excited to be moving back. I graduated from Lewis & Clark College last year with degrees in computer science and German studies. I just spent the past year teaching English in Germany on a Fulbright scholarship which was life changing! I love reading, bouldering, doing fiber […]
Maren Miller
I grew up in Minnesota and have been an educator, facilitator, and maker for nearly 20 years. I hold a B.A. in Studio Art from St. Olaf College and a Master’s in Education from Augsburg College, along with K-12 Visual Arts licensure, a Reading Endorsement, and a Colorado PDIS Level III credential. My career began […]
