HFS is my second home! I am a long-time member of the Haddonfield Friends School community. My children, Mitchell and Elise, are graduates of HFS and my husband, Tim, is a former board member. I am addicted to happiness, so I teach with excitement, a natural curiosity, an open heart, and a big smile. I love playing board games and watching movies, but my favorite pastime is being with my family.

• Woodbury City Public Schools:  Special Education Aide, Pre-School
• Child’s Play, Westfield, NJ:  Instructor, Pre-School
• Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, Philadelphia:  Teacher, Third Grade

• Bell Atlantic, Philadelphia:  Specialist/Instructor and Programmer/Analyst
• The University of Pennsylvania, Industrial Advisory Board:  Former Member
• Haddonfield Friends School:  Active parent & member of the PTO (over 12 years)

• Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science:   M.S., Instructional Technology
• King’s College, Wilkes Barre:   B. A. in Elementary Education
• Wilkes College, Wilkes Barre:   Professional Certification, Elementary

 

I recently relocated to New Jersey from Massachusetts, and I’m excited to further my teaching career at HFS as a Pre-K co-teacher for the Monarchs.  As a teacher, I strive to educate the whole child with academics to promote a passion for learning and teach lessons which strengthen social-emotional skills, fine and gross motor development.  I love conducting science experiments with my students; incorporating yoga and mindfulness into the classroom; and creating thematic hands-on literacy, math, science, and art centers, which are based on emergent learning and a weekly area of study.  In my free time, I enjoy painting landscapes, swimming, reading, yoga, and spending time with my husband, two children and our sweet beagle puppy, Auggie.

• Kindergarten Teacher, St. Peter School, Cambridge, Massachusetts (2017-2018)
• Pre-Kindergarten, St. Mary’s School, Winchester, MA (2015-2017)
• Centers instructor & assistant teacher for two kindergarten classes: St. Mary’s School, Winchester, MA (2014-2015)

• Early Childhood Education License:  Massachusetts Department of Education; awaiting reciprocal New Jersey license
• Certified in Children’s Yoga
• Salem State University Educational Collaborative: Additional coursework in special education in the classroom, teaching writing skills through revision, and new tools in the early childhood classroom.
• Lesley University: Additional coursework in teaching early childhood math and STEM; and teaching K-8 math
• Emmanuel College: Additional coursework in best practices in literacy
• Stonehill College, Easton, MA:  B.A. in English

 

I am very excited to be teaching in the Monarch classroom this year!  My outlook on life is that every day is a new adventure and a new opportunity to learn something. I bring that same passion into the classroom and I like to instill a love of learning and adventure in my students. I believe that the Early Childhood classroom is a very vital foundation to the child discovering themselves and who they will become. We aren’t just teaching a child, we are creating a person.  In my free time I enjoy traveling, going to the beach, and spending family time with my husband, Karl, and twin daughters, Eloise and Jane.  I look forward to what the year brings us!!

• Kindergarten Teacher, The Goddard School (2015-2018)
• Second Grade Teacher, Christina Siex Academy (2015)
• Kindergarten Teacher, Hamilton Township School District (2014-2015)
• Pre-K Teacher, Southern Ocean Preschool (2010-2014)

• Rider University: BA in Elementary Education, BA in History, Minor in Early Childhood Education

 

I am extremely excited to be teaching in the Skipper classroom this year! I recently relocated from Anchorage, Alaska and am excited to bring my passion and dedication to HFS. In the Skipper classroom, it is my goal for students to love everything about school. It is my focus to create a classroom where students feel safe, comfortable and confident. In my free time, I enjoy going to the movies, drinking coffee, shopping and spending time with my husband and dog!

•  Kindergarten Teacher, Ursa Major Elementary (Anchorage, AK) 2017-2019
• First Grade Teacher, Roscoe Nix Elementary (Silver Spring, MD) 2016-2017

• York College of PA: Early Childhood Education
• Certification in Education: PA, AK, MD, and NJ (Pre K-3)

 

I am a recent college graduate and I am so excited to be joining the Haddonfield Friends School community! After spending four years studying in Michigan, I’m thrilled to be back in my home state, New Jersey! I love to work with others toward a common goal and I believe that will allow me to thrive as an Early Childhood Assistant. In my free time, I enjoy going to the beach, spending time with my family, practicing mindfulness, and painting.

• Walt Disney World: Disney College Program Intern

• Western Michigan University: BA in Tourism & Travel, BA in Communications Studies

 

I recently moved to New Jersey and am very excited to be teaching at Haddonfield Friends School.  I believe that when children feel loved and respected, they learn best. In my free time, I enjoy playing golf, being outdoors and spending time with my family.

• The Baldwin School, Bryn Mawr, PA: Pre-K teacher
• St. Peter’s School, Philadelphia, PA: Pre-K teacher

• University of Pennsylvania: B.A. English
• University of Pennsylvania: Urban Studies Program for Elementary Education Certification

 

I believe in teaching to the “whole child.” I enjoy instilling my love of learning and thrive on creating engaging lessons that reaches every child. Furthermore, I adhere to and understand the importance of teaching through all the modalities: auditory, visual and kinesthetic to create active participatory lessons that elicit curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity. I also love to integrate my passion for theatre into lessons and feel blessed to be a part of the Haddonfield Friends School Community!

• Haddonfield Friends School, Long-Term Substitute (2^nd) and Floating Teacher (ECC – 8^th), 3 years
• Friends Academy of Westampton, Long-Term Substitute (K, 2^ndand 6^th) and Floating Teacher, 3 years
• Great Beginnings Learning Center, Hardyston, NJ, Preschool Teacher, 1 year
• Hamburg School, Hamburg, NJ.  Kindergarten Assistant Teacher, 3 years
• Renaissance Academy Edison Charter School, Phoenixville, PA, 1^stGrade Teacher, 1 year
• Cynwyd Elementary School, Bala Cynwyd, PA. Kindergarten, Student Teaching

• Mainstages, New York, New York, Performing Arts Teacher/Director, 3 years
• Jefferson Lakes Day Camp, Theatre Director, 4 summers
• Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Human Resources / Trainer, 2 years
• MEDecision, INC., Quality Assurance Analyst, 4 years

• MA Curriculum and Instruction with Elementary Certification NJ (K-5), Rosemont College, Rosemont, PA.
• Received superior ratings from advisors and Graduate School of Education.
• BA Theatre and Psychology, Monmouth University. Awarded scholarship for exceptional academics and extracurriculars by administration

 

I have been teaching at Haddonfield Friends School for over 20 years. My heart is with our littlest friends at HFS. My goal for the Swallowtails is to love school. It is rewarding to watch my students become confident learners and to lay their academic foundation. In my free time, I adore spending time with my husband, children and grandchildren. I enjoy reading, painting, spending time on the beach and taking walks.

• Haddonfield Friends School, 1995 to present
• Substitute teaching and tutoring

• Tutoring and home instruction
• Home-based childcare

• Glassboro State (currently Rowan University):  Elementary Education

 

As an educator, I believe that curiosity and joy are fundamental to learning, and I love helping children of all ages cultivate these qualities as they learn and grow! As a member of the Swallowtails teaching team, my goal is to welcome our youngest community members into our school environment in a way that lays the foundation for them to thrive in years to come by fostering a sense of trust and respect in the classroom as well as encouraging student curiosity through hands on learning. When not engaging with students, I am passionate about environmental sustainability, and I enjoy gardening, crafting, and volunteering in my community!

• Lead Teacher for 2-3 year old class, HFS summer camp
• Co-Facilitator of Extended Day and Student Programs at HFS
• 2nd grade teaching assistant at HFS

• Education Studies, Arizona State University

I am filled with joy to be part of the HFS community and teach in the Swallowtails classroom.  My enthusiasm and excitement for teaching our youngest learners provides a supportive, warm and caring environment full of creativity and growth.   My role as a teacher is to nurture and encourage the lifelong learning of my students.  I believe all children are unique and bring their own special selves to our community.  In my free time I love spending time with my children Jacob, Naomi and Ben laughing and sharing adventures together.  I enjoy practicing yoga, cooking, reading, knitting and walking with my dog Harley.

• Pre-School Teacher, Headstart, Burlington Community Action Partnership, NJ 
• Kindergarten Teacher, North Hanover Township School District, NJ
• First Grade Teacher, North Hanover Township School District, NJ

• Cabrini University, B.S. Early Childhood and Elementary Education

 

I am excited and grateful to join the Swallowtails and HFS community this year. I love engaging with children through art and language and find children are sponges when exposed to languages early and often. In my free time, I enjoy acrylic painting, murals and working on specified art projects. My love of Spanish and bachata dancing always keeps me on my toes. I have 2 wonderful kids and a lovely Lab Shepard dog named Luna.

• Dynamic Language: Spanish instructor,  children, medical and legal professionals

• Court Interpreter for Workman Compensation and Immigration cases in NJ and PA.
• Fluent in Polish, Spanish, English

• Post University: Associates in Paralegal Studies
• Drexel University: Pursuing Bachelors in Elementary education