Early Childhood Center Faculty & Staff
We are grateful for our incredibly passionate, dedicated faculty at Haddonfield Friends School.
Read on to learn why our teachers are an important part of our learning community.

Tr. Tanya (Hogan), ECC Lead Teacher
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.Bio
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Tr. Alicia (Guide), Monarchs (Pre-K)
Bio
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.
Teaching Experience
- 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)
Education

Tr. Allie (Craft), Monarchs (Pre-K)
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!!Bio
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Tr. Katherine (Graziano), Skippers (3-4 year olds)
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! Bio
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Tr. Gabrielle (Eick), Skippers (3-4 year olds)
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.Bio
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Education

Tr. Nicole (Toto), Skippers (3-4 year olds)
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Tr. Natasha (Goldberg), Skippers (3-4 Year Olds)
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!Bio
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Tr. Amy (Holm), Swallowtails (2-3 year olds)
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.Bio
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Tr. Jenna (Murry), Swallowtails (2-3 year olds)
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!Bio
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Tr. Christina (Slater), Swallowtails (2-3 year olds)
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.Bio
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Tr. Pamela (Urbina), Swallowtails (2-3 year olds)
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.Bio
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