Gracie Gravley
I am so excited to be teaching STEM at Friends elementary and middle school! My favorite thing about STEM has to be developing creative approaches to problem solving and gaining those ever-useful critical thinking skills that help us to navigate understanding and interpreting the world around us. I was born and raised in the Bay Area of Northern California, […]
Erika Norman
My journey to Friends has been a decade-long one during which I taught 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade, as well as gifted and talented students K-5. During this time I learned a great deal from many gifted colleagues and many wonderful students. Together we struggled, laughed, and learned about ourselves and learning. I am a […]
Erik Keithley
I’m from Maryland and attended Elon University in North Carolina where I received a B.A. in Journalism and Film. I worked for several years as a Communications Manager for Trinity Episcopal School in Austin, Texas, where I loved getting to visit classrooms on a daily basis and document the amazing stories of learning taking place. […]
Diane Bramble
I’ve taught at Friends School since 1989. I love teaching here because it’s a place where children are respected. I believe, as Plutarch did, that the mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled. In my classroom I aspire to not only get students thinking and to challenge themselves, […]
Del Hebert
I graduated from Penn State in 2015 with a degree in Psychology and Statistics. I worked in educational research for 5 years at ETS, studying motivation, engagement, and emotions in learning and assessment. After co-teaching 5th grade at Friends for 2 years, I am starting a new role as the Associate Program Coordinator. I am […]
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, […]
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 […]
Ivan Johnson
I chose Friends School because it aligns with my values as a person and educator; putting the heart and mind first. I am so excited to be a part of a learning community which promotes connection and has students work through topics and questions that are relevant, leading to a Friends School graduate who sees […]
Meg Hansen
My journey at Friends School began many years ago when looking for a preschool for my oldest son. From the minute I stepped in the door, I was sold. My preschooler and his brother are now grown men and yet my work and love for this school has continued to grow every year since. I’ve […]
