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 […]
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 […]
Colleen Weber
I’ve known I wanted to work with children since I was a kid myself. My first grade teacher was the most wonderful educator and she inspired me to become a teacher, too. Growing up, I was the go-to neighborhood babysitter. As a teen, I volunteered to coach youth basketball teams. Throughout college I worked in […]
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, […]
Christie Stanford
I’ve been fortunate to be teaching at Friends Preschool since 1999. I believe the 3, 4, and 5 year old child is a magical being with an enchanting view of the world. My teaching days are full of new beginnings as I am witness to curiosity in action. Helping children learn and care about themselves […]
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 […]
Heidi Halpern
I am truly excited to be the newest member of the Friends School family! After 26 years working as the Deputy Director & CFO for a local nonprofit health center, I felt the need to make a change. It was important for me to continue to serve the greater Boulder community in a meaningful way and working […]
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 […]
