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 […]
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 […]
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.
Symbolic Mural

A beautiful, symbolic mural now graces the east side of our elementary school building, receiving praise from our internal community and those who pass by on 55th Street each day. Not only is it a stunning piece of public art to be enjoyed by all, it’s filled with symbolism from the birth of our school in 1987 to now.
Yay! Science!

Huge congratulations to middle school student scientists for their outstanding performance at CSEF, the Colorado Science and Engineering Fair, held on the Colorado State University Campus in Ft Collins April 7th and 8th.
Endurance found and 3rd graders celebrate!

The Endurance shipwreck has been discovered off the coast of Antarctica and 3rd grade teacher Caroline Long and her students are beyond excited.
Friends Scientists Take Home Awards

The Denver Metro Science and Engineering Fair (DMSEF) results are in and Friends middle school scientists took home some amazing awards.