The Importance of Community
Being new in a community can be both exciting and also a little intimidating. Whether it’s joining a new school, moving to a new neighborhood, or starting a new job, stepping into an unfamiliar environment often brings a mix of anticipation and anxiety.
Our Valued Team of Educators
At the heart of a great school is an outstanding faculty and staff – the people are our core! We are fortunate to have an incredible faculty and staff who are committed to our mission and vision.
Opening Week
There is nothing quite like the opening week of school. The nervous excitement abounds, with some students beginning their journey in a whole new school and everyone arriving a little older and more mature than the year before.
Carly Gilbert
I am a dedicated and lifelong learner with a deep passion for education. Teaching has always been my calling, and I’ve spent my life immersed in classrooms across the globe, exploring diverse educational practices. Growing up in Boulder, I was uniquely connected to Friends School, which actually began in my childhood home. I earned my […]
Sheila Gallagher
I am a proud recent graduate of CU Boulder with a deep passion for elementary education. Over the past nine years, I’ve had the pleasure of coaching gymnastics, which has only deepened my love for teaching. When I’m not in the classroom or at the gym, you can find me exploring the great outdoors with […]
Julie Ann Pasquinelli
I am incredibly excited to embark on this new journey in the Friends Teacher Preparation Program and work alongside experienced educators who are passionate about creating a positive impact on young lives. This will be my first time in the classroom, but my experience working for and with children spans over a decade. After graduating […]
Caitlin Spurr
I am thrilled to be a part of Friends School, where I can combine my passion for education with a commitment to providing exceptional learning experiences. As a state-licensed teacher with over 15 years of diverse teaching experience—from administration to Kindergarten—I am dedicated to fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment in the Kindergarten classroom. Having […]
Jenny Brackin
Being in a learning space with a room full of children where every day is dynamic, full of connections, and little moments of magic has inspired me every day in the last 15 years I’ve worked as an elementary teacher. I did my undergraduate degrees at CU Boulder in elementary education and fine art and […]
Jon Bluestein
Throughout my 17 years in independent school leadership, I have dedicated myself to the mission of fostering programs that couple academics and social-emotional learning to transform the educational experience into one that develops students into empathetic and active global citizens who think critically, solve problems, express themselves freely, and show perseverance in the face of […]
Betsy Gonzalez Blohm
I spent ten years in public schools teaching Spanish as a World Language and Spanish Literacy at the elementary and secondary levels. During that time I founded a Spanish for Heritage Speakers Program, a Latine Student Union, a K-12 Biliteracy Tutoring Program, and a Spanish-Speaking Families Coalition. I spent 5 years training future teachers at […]
