Tom Baker
I began my teaching practice with the Friends Teacher Preparation Program and was a teacher candidate in the science department at Friends Middle School. Most recently, I was a middle school STEM teacher at Longs Peak Middle School in Longmont where I led teaching in 7th and 8th grade science and developed the curriculum in […]
Steve Fragleasso
Growing up in Golden, Colorado I naturally fell in love with the outdoors and moving my body. This led me to pursue an education in outdoor leadership and exercise science. Nine years ago I started working in adventure education, getting kids into and excited about outdoor activities and the natural world. The outdoor classroom that I get […]
Rebecca Laramy
I moved to Colorado in 2018 and quickly found a beautiful community at Friends School. I have held many roles at Friends over the years and I am excited to be back teaching in the Early Childhood program. Young children are filled with wonder, excitement, and curiosity. I strive to build a classroom environment to foster inclusivity, […]
Perri Mandelbaum
I have over 25 years of experience in various industries doing a little bit of everything and look so forward to applying my varied experience to this position. I am so grateful to be part of the Friends School staff and community!
Nuno Monteiro
I am thoroughly delighted with continuing my role as a part of the Friends School community as a math, technology and photography teacher! As an educator and coach for the last decade, I strive to create a classroom that supports my students with the social, emotional and academic development that they need. Additionally, I think it […]
Lindsey Hilliard
Whoever said that the “3rd times the charm” was wrong – it is clearly the 4th time!! I am so excited to come back to Friends School all over again! While teaching, my passion has always been connecting with kids’ hearts first and foremost. Whether I am teaching in a classroom, teaching PE, working with […]
Leigh Houser
When I enrolled at Purdue University, I was one of the few undergrads who walked through the doors steadfast in knowing what degree I would graduate with – education. I am a fourth generation educator, so the choice seemed like a no-brainer. When I graduated in 2004, I bopped around the country and between public and private schools, […]
Kena Cordero
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Jessie Vanden Hogen
I have been living in Colorado since 1991. After graduating from the University of Colorado Boulder in 1995, I began teaching preschool. I started teaching at Friends School in 1999. I was lucky enough to participate in our Teacher Preparation Program and received my teaching license and my Master of Arts degree in Educational Psychology […]
Jana Bledsoe
I had the privilege of joining the Friends School community in 1998 as the Program Coordinator and continued in that capacity until 2005 at which time I moved to Denver for my daughter to attend the Denver School of the Arts. I am thrilled to be back at Friends working closely with our admin team. Prior […]
