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 […]
Ann Roth
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Melanie Leggett
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Rhonda Santoyo
I’m a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) with over 24 years of teaching experience. I hold a BS in Elementary Education from Baylor University, an MA in Teaching from Dallas Baptist University, an Elementary Level 1 Montessori Certification, and a K-8 teaching certification. Most of my teaching career was spent at The Shelton School in […]
Ella Norman
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Olivia Saint
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 […]
Julie Ann Pasquinelli
I’m delighted to be the First Grade teacher at Friends School! This community holds such a special place in my heart, and I’m so grateful to continue growing, learning, and creating alongside our joyful young learners. First grade is a magical year, full of wonder, discovery, and curiosity, and I can’t wait to share in […]
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 […]
Elizabeta Gonzalez
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 […]
