SPANISH TEACHER

Dottie continues her mission of teaching for life, joining Greenwood after retiring from public education. She earned her BSEd and MSEd from Temple, MSEd in Technology at Wilkes, and has taught since 1968. Her ancestors were martyred Christian teachers and she strives to support their belief that teachers are to serve the main dish of life with strength: Dignity Integrity Sincerity Humility, served with Christian love. Her ancestors and Spanish teacher would also expect that rather than retire, she devotes her life to the life-long responsibility of educating others.

EARLY SCHOOL TEACHER

Kindergarten/First Grade

Shannon is a highly experienced and passionate educator with over 25 years dedicated to shaping young minds from Pre-K through second grade. Armed with a Bachelor's in Early Childhood/Elementary Education and a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction, she is deeply committed to laying strong foundational skills for every child. Shannon believes in harnessing student curiosity to explore the world, while actively promoting problem-solving, effective communication, and daily growth. She excels at differentiating instruction to meet individual academic needs, crafting classroom environments where a love for learning flourishes alongside the values of Quaker testimonies.

EARLY SCHOOL TEACHER

Grades 2-4

Alexus graduated from Bloomsburg University in December of 2019 with a BS Ed in Early Childhood Education and a minor in special education. Since graduating, she has been a substitute teacher in multiple school districts, and occasionally did some long-term substitute teaching in grades K-12. She was also employed for a brief time in a school district as a remote, and then in-person, second-grade teacher. Alexus left that district in pursuit of a school that shared her belief that social/emotional/and creative learning is equally important to the more "traditional" learning needs. Alexus is extremely excited to join the Greenwood Friends School and continue her teaching journey within this creative and accepting community! She is looking forward to building meaningful and lasting relationships, not only with the students, but with the families, faculty, and community that surrounds GFS. Alexus currently resides in Montoursville with her fiancé, Brent, and their cats, Louise and Archer.

DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION & BUSINESS

Jessica joined the GFS administrative team in July of 2024. She brings a life-long love of learning, after dedicating 25+ years of her professional life to the support of graduate medical education. Jess is a native of Millville, and after graduation from MHS, went on to study English. More recently, she has been majoring in Professional Studies. Jess is an avid cook, a mom to two amazing young men and also enjoys spending time with her 3 pups.

EARLY SCHOOL ASSISTANT TEACHER

Pre-K/Kindergarten

Ashley graduated from Central Susquehanna LPN Career Center in 2013. She has a wide range of nursing experience including primary care, intellectual/developmental needs, and school health services. Since moving back to her hometown, Millville, she has worked as a substitute nurse for a local school district and it is this exposure that has reignited her interest and passion for education. When at home, Ashley enjoys gardening, reading, and spending time with her husband and son.

MUSIC TEACHER

Jessica joins us after many years of offering private music lessons. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Music from Lycoming College and most recently served as a substitute teacher in the East Lycoming School District. 

While Jessica is exceptionally skilled at teaching stringed instruments, including violin and viola, she has very quickly adapted to the variety of interesting musical expressions that our students enjoy.
We’re so grateful to have Jessica as part of our GFS Family!