Diane Bramble
I’ve taught at Friends School since 1989. I love teaching here because it’s a place where children are respected. I believe, as Plutarch did, that the mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled. In my classroom I aspire to not only get students thinking and to challenge themselves, […]
Del Hebert
I graduated from Penn State in 2015 with a degree in Psychology and Statistics. I worked in educational research for 5 years at ETS, studying motivation, engagement, and emotions in learning and assessment. After co-teaching 5th grade at Friends for 2 years, I am starting a new role as the Associate Program Coordinator. I am […]
deana harragarra waters
I have been happy to be a part of the Friends School community since 1999. Many years ago, when interviewing for graduate school, I told the selection committee my goal was to be a children’s librarian on an Indian reservation. My desire to be a children’s librarian was largely influenced by my Kiowa grandfather who […]
Dani Pifer
I am beyond excited and grateful to be a part of the Friends School Community this upcoming school year as the lead Kindergarten teacher. I moved from San Diego to Colorado in 2008 to attend the University of Colorado at Boulder. As a student, I was a mentor and tutor at an educational nonprofit called […]
Colleen Weber
I’ve known I wanted to work with children since I was a kid myself. My first grade teacher was the most wonderful educator and she inspired me to become a teacher, too. Growing up, I was the go-to neighborhood babysitter. As a teen, I volunteered to coach youth basketball teams. Throughout college I worked in […]
Christopher DeJulio
I am honored to have the opportunity to work at Friends School. The people I have met here have been so welcoming that I cannot wait to meet more and get started helping make Friends School run and look its best. I have 10 years of facilities experience in Colorado. Before coming to Friends School, […]
Christie Stanford
I’ve been fortunate to be teaching at Friends Preschool since 1999. I believe the 3, 4, and 5 year old child is a magical being with an enchanting view of the world. My teaching days are full of new beginnings as I am witness to curiosity in action. Helping children learn and care about themselves […]
Chelsea Bruder
I completed the Friends Teacher Prep Program during the 2018-2019 school year and was a TC in 3rd grade at Friends. I fell in love with Friends School immediately, and I knew that I wanted to stay a part of this community. Last year I was the Teacher Assistant in 4th grade at Friends, which allowed […]
Brandi Sanchez
I am so excited to join the Friends School community as a math teacher! I love teaching math, and have taught it at every level from sixth grade through community college over the past decade. My favorite part of math is that there is always more than one way to arrive at the correct solution […]
Water, music, football & gummy bears
Congratulations to all of Friends School’s middle school scientists who showcased their science fair projects to our community on Tuesday afternoon. Thank you to all of our students for their hard work, dedication and research on some incredible topics.
