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

 

Prior to beginning my journey as a teacher, I worked at museums, auction houses, and galleries sharing my passion for art, history, and antiques. I have recently been working with the Aspire To Teach program at Rowan University, and currently hold a certification in Social Studies grades K-12. I have been so thankful for the support and opportunities for growth and varied experiences that the HFS community has given me as a teacher. I believe in learning that allows freedom and exploration while emphasizing real world applications and student-led problem solving.

In my personal time, I love going to the beach with my family, reading, writing, and pursuing whatever creative projects happen to be on my mind.

• Counselor at Mainstage Center for The Arts, Theatre Tech Painting
• Floating Substitute at Source for Teachers
• HFS Summer Camp Assistant Teacher
• HFS Support/Floater teacher
  

• Bachelor of Arts in Art History, George Washington University
• Currently enrolled in the “Aspire To Teach” Program at Rowan University
  

 

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 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’m thrilled to join HFS this fall! I’m an actor and playwright from Philadelphia with ten years of experience teaching theatre and creative writing. I began working in early childhood education a few years ago and have fallen in love with the sense of play this age brings into the classroom. My goal is to help foster a curious and creative space for our students to explore and grow! Thank you for welcoming me into the HFS community, I’m honored to be here. Outside the classroom, I love to read, write plays, and watch lots of romcoms!

• Society Hill Synagogue PlaySchool: Preschool Teacher (2017-2020)
• National High School Institute at Northwestern University: Faculty (2021)
• Arden Theatre: Arden Summer Camp – Elementary School musical theatre dance, Middle School acting, & High School playwriting (2016-present)
• Bucknell University: Playwriting & Devised Theatre Artist in Residence (2019, 2020, 2021)
  

• InterAct Theatre Company Core Playwright
• Barrymore Nominated – Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play
• Philadelphia Asian Performing Artists – Founding Member & Lead Artist
  

• Bucknell University: BA – Theatre Performance (class of 2011)
• Point Park University: MFA – Writing for Screen and Stage (class of 2022)
  

 

I could not be more excited to be with the ECC at HFS this fall! The energy, laughter, and curiosity of young children is downright infectious, and I am looking forward to being in the classroom with them full-time. When I am not pouncing on teachable moments, I can be found outdoors with my children, hiking, running, or collecting pine cones, acorns, cicada shells, or other seasonal fare. We are avid readers at our house, and we love cooking.

• Friends School of Baltimore, French teacher
• Moorestown Friends School, Lower School Floating Assistant
• Montessori Academy of New Jersey, French instructor
• Spanish tutor

• Fluent in French and Spanish

• Bryn Mawr College: BA cum laude in Linguistics
• Middlebury College: MA in French

 

I am so very excited to join the HFS community as part of the Swallowtails teaching team! Through my experience in the classroom, I have become passionate about three things: To inspire curiosity in my students through inquiry-based learning; to nurture the cognitive, emotional, and social development of young children through the creation of a warm, welcoming environment; and to find ways in which to customize the learning experience to meet individual and diversified needs. Outside of the classroom, I love cooking, reading, spending time in the garden, and snuggling my daughter, Mia, and our sweet doxie, Daisy.

• Elizabeth Haddon Elementary School, Assistant Teacher in Inclusive Classroom – First Grade
• Education Plus Academy Charter School, Spanish Teacher – K-8
  ESF Summer Program, Science Teacher/Curriculum Advisor – Pre-k – 1st

• Certified Yoga Instructor
• Native Born Spanish Speaker
  

• B.S. Early Childhood & Elementary Education, Penn State University

 

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