Alex Davies
I earned my B.A. in Women & Gender Studies from the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC, where I balanced my time between working as a Teaching Assistant with my other job on a Folly Beach food truck. From there, I pursued my TEFL certificate in Italy. An opportunity for an internship at a nonprofit […]
Gray Carr Bridgers
I earned my BA in Biology from Duke University and an M.ED. in Independent School Leadership from George Mason University. I’m a North Carolina native and raised both of my sons, Jack, 22 years old, and Benjamin, 20 years old, in The Plains, Virginia. I’m proud to direct admissions at both Watershed School and Friends […]
Tami Lau Vinson
I’m truly thrilled to join Watershed and Friends at such a pivotal moment. Bringing together two progressive schools with shared values is a rare and inspiring opportunity to be part of something bold and transformative. I’m eager to build on the strong development programs established at both schools and help nurture a culture of giving […]
Olivia Howard
My journey as an educator started in environmental and experiential education, which allowed me to explore teaching and learning beyond the classroom setting. During the 2018-2019 school year I took part in Friends’ Teacher Preparation Program, completing my teacher candidacy at a Title One school in BVSD. After graduating from the TPP, I moved to […]
Matt Levinson
My wife Priyanthi (Pri) and I are lifelong educators, and we have devoted our personal and professional lives to school communities. The mission of Friends School to develop the whole child through head, hand and heart, coupled with the school’s deep commitment to social emotional learning, resonated enthusiastically with us. We have a strong connection […]
Noelle Stoops
I am a Colorado native with a passion for fostering growth in children. I hold an AA Degree in Social Work and have dedicated my career to childcare and early childhood education since age 15, working in roles such as nannying, leading in infant and preschool classrooms, and as a Senior Behavioral Therapist. In my […]
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 […]
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 […]
