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 […]
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 […]
Lisa Warshafsky
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Veronica Soto-Feliciano
I am so excited to join Friends School to serve and support a school that collaborates, creates and makes changes in the student’s life and community. I am happy to have this opportunity to help, inspire and support the students, and to create opportunities for the students to grow. I am from Puerto Rico, moved […]
Anna Ura
Having received my training and certification through the Friends School Teacher Preparation Program, I am thrilled to be returning to Friends School—a school and community that I know and love. With a Masters Degree of Education and Human Development from the University of Colorado Denver, I hold professional licenses to teach K-12 Visual Arts, and K-6 Elementary […]
Alison Russell
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