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Welcome, Families of Friends Academy!

At Friends Academy, our parents/caregivers are trusted partners. From in-class activities to volunteering at major school events to attending your child's performances and games, we look forward to seeing you on campus!

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In a close-knit, inclusive community, students learn how to lead, collaborate -- and care.

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Guide to Giving & Getting Involved

A guide to making the most of your partnership with FA.

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FA Calendar

A guide to major events in Lower, Middle, and Upper School events.

Events Calendar
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Go Quakers!

View today's games and how to get there so that you can help cheer on the Quakers!

Today's Games
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Directory of Colleagues

A searchable directory of all employees at Friends Academy.

Our People
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Support Friends Academy

We rely on the shared commitment from all in our community to support our Quaker mission. Make your gift today.

Ways To Give
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Diversity Grant Fund

The Diversity Grant Fund provides funds for expenses and fees that are part of a student's educational experiences but are not covered by financial aid.

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The Parent Community at Friends Academy

The Friends Academy experience is built upon a deeply engrained foundation of community, one of our Quaker Testimonies.

We are a community that looks for the best in all of its members and that celebrates the wide variety of gifts and talents they have to share. There is also an interconnected community among the parents and caregivers at Friends Academy. Our Parent Council aims to strengthen our community ties by maintaining a close working relationship among parents/caregivers, faculty, administration, and trustees. The Parent Council welcomes families to volunteer and participate in its various activities!

2025-26 FA Parent Council

All parents of current students are automatically members.

2026-2027 Parent Council Executive Board
Executive Board
President: Danielle Valenti Smith ’93
Executive Vice President: Sue Mandel
Executive Secretary: Lisa Ortiz
Treasurer: Faiza Rashid
Assistant Treasurer: Azadeh Aghajani
Upper School
Vice President: Jennifer Ross
Assistant VP: Alicia Tsibiridis
Secretary: Carol Marcell
Middle School
Vice President: Kara Kelly
Assistant VP: Emily Silverstein '05
Secretary: Janet Chiang
Lower School
Vice President: Maria Karageorgiou
Assistant VP: Lisa Chase
Secretary: Kristin Schneider
2026-2027 Class Representatives

Lower School

  • Play Group – Rachel Nam and Christina Snipas

  • Pre-Kindergarten – Lisa Boral and Lisa Chase

  • Kindergarten – Parisa Golestaneh and Natasha Laplaige

  • Grade 1 – Stephanie Yohe and Denine De Leon

  • Grade 2 – Natasha Malik and Tiffany Saulter

  • Grade 3 – Sharon Bergstein and Silvina Pugliese

  • Grade 4 – Fara Satin and Elizabeth Ong Witthuhn ’01

Middle School

  • Grade 5 – Carmella Tully and Karen Keats

  • Grade 6 – Amanda Lalan and Marlene Sotelo-Dynega

  • Grade 7 – Camila Sierra and Lyssa Thaden

  • Grade 8 – Tatiana Imennova and Bijou Seviroli

Upper School

  • Grade 9 – Adina Eigen and Catherine McCrain

  • Grade 10 – Gina Weinstein and Nora Nellis

  • Grade 11 – Magda LaBonté-Blaise and Christine Cohen

  • Grade 12 – Jill Panagiotakos, Jennifer Biondo, and Maria Quinn

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