Marla Schoolmeester has over 15 years of experience in Friends education as a parent, classroom and committee volunteer, and trustee. Marla served New Garden Friends School in Greensboro, NC in governance roles in finance, development, and long-range planning. She was honored to be one of the inaugural recipients of the NGFS Outstanding Volunteer Award for the 2001-2002 school year. While living in Greensboro, and later Reidsville, NC Marla and her husband Rick owned and operated service stations. Marla managed the business office, including daily bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable and employee benefits. In 2002, following the 8th grade graduation of her oldest child from NGFS, the family moved to Columbia, SC. Marla continued her long association with NGFS, returning regularly for committee and board meetings, and school functions. Before becoming Head of School at Friends School of Charlotte, Marla served as Director of the 3K-6th grade Montessori School of Columbia in Columbia, SC, combining her business experience with her interest in child centered education.

Elaine Giglio, Lead Teacher, Grades K-1

Elaine Giglio comes to FSC with over 14 years of experience in K-3rd grade classrooms in both public and independent school settings, most recently at Trinity Episcopal School in Charlotte. Elaine has extensive experience with emergent literacy, including the use of Reader's and Writer's Workshop as developed by Lucy Caulkins. Elaine received her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Michigan State University and has graduate level credits in Early Childhood and Learning Disabled Education from Oakland University. Elaine was a Disney Teacher of the Year nominee in 2002. She has a special interest in Reader's Workshop and Theatre and adds drama enrichment classes to FSC.

In her letter of inquiry to Friends School of Charlotte, Elaine said, "I am committed to the idea of children constructing meaning from their experiences and that educators must encourage them to 'wonder' and investigate the world around them. I want students to love learning and become life-long learners."

Nancy Lynn, Lead Teacher, Grades 2-5

Nancy Lynn, a native of Washington D.C., comes to the Friends School of Charlotte with over 10 years of educational studies and teaching experience. She is excited to share her innate interest in teaching and children with the FSC community.

Nancy Lynn, a native of Washington D.C., has more than 10 years of educational studies and teaching experience. Prior to coming to FSC, Nancy taught fifth grade in two different public schools, Deale Elementary School in Deale, MD; and Dilworth Visual and Performing Arts School in Charlotte. Nancy graduated cum laude from the University of Maryland with a bachelor's of science degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Mathematics. During high-school, Nancy participated in a three-year child development program at Prince George's Community College that allowed her to graduate as a senior with 12 Early Childhood Education college credits. She also interned at an elementary school where she worked with special needs and English as a Second Language students. As a student of Thomas G. Pullen Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School for 9 years, Nancy received a well-rounded education that integrated fine arts, dance, music, and theater. Throughout her teaching experience, Nancy has demonstrated a passion for integrating academics, the arts, and technology to allow students to develop into life-long learners, fueled by their own unique strengths and interests.

 

Barbara Bonner, Music, Grades K-5

Barbara Bonner joined the Friends School of Charlotte in January of 2008. She teaches music twice a week at the school. Barbara holds a Bachelors degree from Converse College in Studio Art. She has been teaching music in preschool, church and elementary school settings for over 10 years. Barbara is a licensed Musikgarten teacher and is also certified in ORFF. She is currently pursuing a degree in Music at UNC-Charlotte

Friends School of Charlotte grew out of the leadings of several members of Charlotte Friends Meeting and is the result of five years of careful study and planning. The School is under the spiritual care of the Meeting. FSC opened in September, 2007 with 7 students in grades K-3. We anticipate the 2011-12 enrollment will be between 15 and 21 students in grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5. As we continue to move from our startup phase into our "new school" phase, we welcome inquiries from those who would like to be considered for future opportunities. Letters of inquiry and resumes may be mailed to the school or emailed to info@FriendsSchoolofCharlotte.org. Friends School of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants that can extend our diversity and are bi-lingual Spanish speakers are warmly encouraged to apply!

There are currently no positions open at FSC