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Meet the 2025-26 New Faculty and Staff

 

Meet the 2025-26 New Faculty and Staff
Please join us in welcoming the following new employees to the Friends Select community:

Caleigh Clarke, Lower School Assistant Teacher
B.A. Ithaca College

Dan Correll, After School Program Teacher

Emmaline Daggett, Middle School Science Teacher
B.A. Swarthmore College

Nicole DiGironimo '96, Upper School Math Teacher
B.S. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
M.S. Drexel University
M.A. University of Delaware

Anna Gallagher, Upper School History Teacher
B.A. University of Pittsburgh
M.A. New York University

Hannah Gellman, After School Program Teacher

Finn Gorman, After School Program Teacher

Andy Ita, After School Program Teacher

Kristen Wong Miller, Associate Director of College Planning (Parental Leave Substitute)

John Myers, ELL Instructor 
B.A. Stony Brook University
B.S. Stony Brook University

Claire Nguyen, Library Science Intern

Florence Paeglis, After School Program Teacher

Miah Reyes Perez, After School Program Teacher

Madison Roberts, After School Program Teacher

Leia Robinson, Upper School History Teacher
B.A. Bryn Mawr College

Isabella Robinson-Cloete, Upper School Field Hockey Coach 

Sophia Solganik, Lower School Assistant Teacher
B.S. Princeton University

Tracee Sunkett, Substitute Teacher

Kathleen Scarborough, Substitute Teacher and ASP Music

Ebony Twiggs, Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

Vincent Widyono, Middle School/Upper School Volleyball Coach

 

Fri, 02 May 2025

Going For Gold: Andrea Kremer ’76, Traci Green ’96, and Maia Weintraub ’21

Friends Select School is proud to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of our alumni, who excel in diverse fields while embodying the values instilled in them during their time at the school. Three remarkable Friends Select alumnae—Andrea Kremer ’76, Traci Green ’96, and Maia Weintraub ’21—exemplify this tradition. 

Fri, 02 May 2025

Michael Gary Speaks: Spring 2025

As I reflect on the vibrant and dynamic community at Friends Select School, I am filled with a profound sense of awe.

Fri, 02 May 2025

Global Perspectives: Expanding Friends Select’s Study Abroad and Cultural Exchange Programs

By expanding partnerships with schools throughout the world, Friends Select provides upper school students with opportunities for cultural exchanges and language immersions, all rooted in its commitment to cultivating global perspectives and transformative learning experiences.

Fri, 02 May 2025

Empowering the Next Generation of Civic Leaders

Friends Select School hosted a Student Civic & Community Engagement Summit (SCCE) last October in celebration of National Voter Education Week. 

Fri, 02 May 2025

Caring for Our Community: In Conversation with Recently Hired Employees

In this continuation of our Select News series, we highlight some outstanding employees who have recently joined Friends Select as they share their perspectives of our school.

Fri, 02 May 2025

Unveiling a Newly Refurbished Gymnasium

In time for the winter sports season, Friends Select School updated the gymnasium of its Parkway Building, creating a modern, multipurpose facility to support the school’s athletic programs, holistic curriculum, and community events.

Fri, 02 May 2025

From the Archives: Updating Our Athletic and Physical Education Facilities

The evolution of Friends Select’s athletic and physical education facilities mirrors the school’s growth over time. 

Fri, 02 May 2025

Inaugural Falcon Fest Soars

On October 17, Friends Select students, faculty, and staff celebrated the inaugural Falcon Fest, an event designed to cultivate community and school spirit across all grade levels.

Fri, 02 May 2025

Excellence in Teaching and Learning Beyond Our Classrooms

Friends Select faculty and staff exemplify a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning beyond their classrooms.

Fri, 02 May 2025

Giving Back: Ben Behrend '12

As a young alumnus, Ben Behrend '12 has been a dedicated supporter of the school that shaped his life in meaningful ways.

 

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