Tandem Friends School
Charlottesville, VA
What do you love about Tandem?
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Harold Mock (Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
I cherish my memories of Tandem Friends School and our dear students, and I count myself deeply privileged to have been a member of the Tandem faculty.
Laura Douglas (Faculty/Staff)
10 months ago
I love the supportive environment that Tandem provides to students and the daily exposure to nature on campus
KeriAn Dodson (Parent ’28)
a year ago
Love SO many things about Tandem… thank you all for the dedication, creativity, stewardship, and inspiration you bring to our community!
Moira Kavanagh (Parent ’25)
a year ago
In honor of Sabine Crosby
Bedford Scott (Alumni ’21)
a year ago
In memory of Robert F Bedford
Brian Walden (Alumni ’00)
a year ago
Thanks for the support this weekend
Sunny Dungeon Productions (Alumni ’08)
a year ago
In memory of Candace Cone
Gregory Smith (Alumni ’85)
a year ago
In honor of Mike Seawell
brian shaw (Alumni ’72)
a year ago
Miss Tandem!
Anna Haupt (Alumni ’97)
a year ago
My experience at Tandem transformed my life and my heart. I am forever grateful.
Neva Morrison (Parent ’24, ’25)
a year ago
Wonderful teachers and administrators!
Tiffany Norman (Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
So grateful for the incredibly unique and magical community that is Tandem!
Brooke Plotnick (Alumni ’91)
a year ago
In memory of Rey and Gimmer
My dad was on the board for many years, my mom supported the school in many ways, from putting together programs and brochures, to taking pictures of events, to helping organize activities as much as she was able. They loved the community and mission of Tandem. Meaningful educational spaces that elevate and inspire are hard to come by, especially when some of what they provide is not measured in dollars and cents, but in feelings and inspiration, and a sense of community. That’s what Tandem gave me and I hope it continues to provide for others. Especially today when so many things are measured in standardized tests and graphs and charts, portfolios of experience are particularly hard to calculate, and these spaces are in danger of disappearing. I wish I had more to give.
David Berzonsky (Parent ’26, ’29)
a year ago
Wonderful school! Wonderful people.
Mira Velimirovic (Alumni ’77)
a year ago
In honor of volleyball games throughout the day
Chloe Wilson (Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
I am so grateful that a school like Tandem exists and that I get to work here!
David, Susan, Emily, and Peter Cathcart (Parent ’10, ’13)
a year ago
In memory of Loryl Cathcart
Catherine Gillespie (Parent ’24)
a year ago
In honor of Mason Hakes
Anonymous (Alumni ’75)
a year ago
I remember my years at Tandem fondly. Here's to many more generations of learners inspired by the supportive, creative, and scholarly community that Tandem offers.
Jessica Lindstrom (Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
I still cherish the time I spent teaching English, German, and drama and overseeing the college counseling at Tandem from 1987-1997. May the school continue to thrive!
Anonymous (Parent ’18)
a year ago
I love Tandem because of the positive impact they have on kids and the confidence they instill. I also appreciate how they empower the kids to become leaders and give back.
Susan Thompson (Grandparent ’26, ’30, Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
In honor of Whitney Thompson
Tandem's ongoing commitment to the SPICES mission of Quaker education.
Jane Hearne (Parent ’16)
a year ago
Superb Quaker-value based education
Robert Schuster (Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
In honor of LGBTQ+ kids in need of support
Proud to be a member of the Tandem community!
Anonymous (Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
Tandem is a place where I can focus deeply on the craft of teaching, connecting with students, and being a life-long learner. It is an amazing place to grow as a professional and increase my own mindfulness, empathy and engagement in this world. I choose this place for myself and for my own kids. We all get to be ourselves!
Katina Wilberger (Parent ’25, Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
In honor of my fellow faculty and staff who are wonderful to work with! Thank you for all you do!
Robert Jordan (Grandparent ’16, ’19)
a year ago
In honor of Eli and Logan Ratzlaff
Good job, Parents and Tandem School; good work young men. We are proud of you all! :-)
Bill Maisannes (Alumni ’87)
a year ago
In honor of Mel Meyer
For the next generation who need a safe place to grow
Edith McHenry (Parent ’05, ’09, Trustee/Past Trustee)
a year ago
In memory of Sue Nelson
The Henneman Family (Trustee/Past Trustee)
a year ago
We are so appreciative of the Tandem Friends community and all of people who make the Tandem Magic happen every day!
NATASHA HEALEY (Alumni ’06)
a year ago
In honor of Peach
Sarah & Peter Gaines (Parent ’24, ’26)
a year ago
So much gratitude for the way faculty and staff create a climate of creativity, curiosity and support that allows young people to grow into themselves!
Noea Trodden (Grandparent ’31)
a year ago
Great instructors and teachers and enlightened philosophy.
Jim Broomall (Grandparent ’28)
a year ago
Second year and I have seen a great school developing my grandson. they are doing a wonderful job in creating a wonderful inid
Larry Goldstein
a year ago
In memory of Val Mathews
Mary Anne Dempsey (Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
In honor of Valerie Matthews
Anna Lane
a year ago
Everything....the teachers, the other students and their families, the community spirit, the campus, and the academic education. All four of my children benefitted greatly from their time at TFS.
Kimberly Snyder (Parent ’11)
a year ago
Tandem is a special place, very respectful and nurturing to children.
William White (Parent ’16)
a year ago
Our son Tommy White 2016 really enjoyed his 8 years at Tandem
Janet Legro (Parent ’12)
a year ago
In honor of Candace Cone
I love Tandem Friends School! Quaker testimonies, great faculty and staff, love for all students, open and creative community, and a beautiful campus to grow in. I wish this kind of education for all young people. I cherish my memories of Tandem. Thank you all!
Clare Dame (Grandparent ’25)
a year ago
In honor of Sawyer F. Ruday
My grandson has found a school where he can express his individualism and has thrived in the challenging academic environment
Elayne Phillips (Parent ’05)
a year ago
In memory of Bobbi Snow
The right school for the right kid. There's nothing else like it.
J. Robin Albertson-Wren and Jonathan Wren (Trustee/Past Trustee)
a year ago
Thank you so much for your work in the world!
Eugenia Wright
a year ago
In honor of Dianne Ewing
Continued Success!
William Adams (Parent ’28)
a year ago
In honor of Virginia Adams
Todd Love (Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
One thing I love about Tandem is that we create a space for students to be their authentic selves.
Judith Levinson (Grandparent ’31)
a year ago
In honor of Mae Tenhundfeld
Michael Davies (Parent ’26)
a year ago
In honor of Gail Davies
Chloe Wilson (Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
So grateful to be part of this school and this community <3
Edith McHenry (Parent ’05, ’09, Trustee/Past Trustee)
a year ago
In honor of Gordon Fields
DIANNE CARTER EWING (Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
In honor of GORDON FIELDS
Laura Douglas (Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
Thank you to all of the amazing educators who show up each day, lead by example, and help us to cultivate thoughtful, compassionate and insightful humans to send out into the world. You are each making a difference, every single day.
Robert Fudge & Steven Kretzmann (Stevik) (Trustee/Past Trustee)
2 years ago
We're impressed that Tandem is increasing both its student and faculty diversity. We fully support increasing financial aid to students.
Brook van der Linde (Parent ’29)
2 years ago
I love Tandem's commitment to kindness and honoring each student's unique abilities and perspectives.
Heather Miller (Alumni ’87)
2 years ago
Caring, interesting, generous, brilliant, unique people.
Terri Cady (Parent ’04, ’05, ’08, Trustee/Past Trustee, Faculty/Staff)
2 years ago
In memory of Janet Newkirk
The McCallengers (Parent ’26)
2 years ago
We're so grateful for the amazing Tandem community and incredible teachers!
Chris Heinz (Parent ’28)
2 years ago
A place for acceptance, belonging, and kindness in a world that can be too rough, competitive, and conditional at times.
Karol Kozak Lester (Parent ’29)
2 years ago
So very grateful for this wonderful school.
Laura Douglas (Faculty/Staff)
2 years ago
Tandem's strong sense of community is what makes it a wonderful place to be each day
Brent, Trecia & Leah Gunnoe (Parent ’21)
a year ago
In honor of The Peter Gaines Fund
Lydia Horan (Parent ’06, ’09, Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
In honor of Joan Barnett
jane berentson
a year ago
In honor of Oscar and Fred Davies
Emma Passino (Alumni ’17)
a year ago
Grateful for my education
Leah Cochran (Alumni ’00)
a year ago
In honor of Larry “Drama Teaching Superstar” Goldstein
This is my gift to the theater upgrades in honor of one of my favorite teachers, Larry Goldstein. Thanks for letting me be your Elizabeth Proctor and also your assistant director on Dancing Lughnasa. Love you and so happy to know you’re still bringing your shine to Cville.
Isabel Zermani (Alumni ’03)
a year ago
To keep this special spirit alive for future generations.
Ruby Corbyn-Ross (Alumni ’04)
a year ago
In memory of Lauri Ross
Anne Pace (Grandparent ’25)
a year ago
In honor of Maggie Winter
Elayne Phillips (Parent ’05)
a year ago
Thank you for being here. Charlottesville families are so blessed with your presence!
Mary Barbour (Parent ’30)
a year ago
The fantastic community and inspiring faculty and staff
Margaret McNett Burruss (Alumni ’83, Trustee/Past Trustee)
a year ago
Thank you Tandem for continuing to do the good work!
Patti Kokola (Grandparent ’27)
a year ago
My Grandson, Alexander Kokola, attends Tandem.
Andrew Diamond (Parent ’25)
a year ago
You've built a good community and a nurturing environment.
Whitney Thompson (Parent ’26, ’30, Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
In honor of Ros Berne
Last week someone at Tandem said, "Quakerism is a basket that can house my humanity." It is so important what this school can provide for our students, staff, and families.
Carolena Saunders (Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
Tandem is an engaging and dynamic place to teach and learn. In 44 years of teaching, my colleagues, parents, and students are among the best I've worked with!
Butch Wilberger (Grandparent ’25, ’27, ’32)
a year ago
In honor of Bailey, Peter, James
Keep up the good work!
Paul and Kip Perkinson (Parent ’06, ’07, ’10, Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
In memory of Val Matthews and Hank Schutz
Bishop Gordon S. Fields (Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
I see the benefits.
Emily Kinser (Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
Grateful to work at a school like Tandem!
Joseph and Stephanie Lawson (Parent ’30)
a year ago
Tandem's staff and legacy is amazing. They care about the kids growth. Tandem is concerned with the pupil and it shows up in everything.
Anonymous (Parent ’30)
a year ago
Keep up the good work!
Lisa Hart (Grandparent ’32)
a year ago
Tandem Friends School inspires students to learn and grow. I’m proud to support Tandem!
Jason Farr (Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
In honor of Sophie Farr
So thankful for Tandem Friends, as part of the faculty, and parent of an alum.
Rhonie Hale (Grandparent ’25)
a year ago
In honor of Riley Butler
Tandem is a magnificent opportunity for students to learn in a safe and respectable environment. You have made such a huge positive impact in my granddaughter's life both in and outside of school.
Gayla Mills (Alumni ’78)
a year ago
Tandem offered me opportunities and support at a critical time in my life.
Sena Floyd (Alumni ’90, Parent ’27)
a year ago
In honor of Jason Annable
A better person I have never met.
Harold Mock (Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
In honor of The Tandem Friends Faculty
What a joy and blessing it was to teach at Tandem Friends School and to work with such gifted colleagues and dear students.
Ronda Hewitt (Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
In honor of Sawyer Ruday's fundraising dedication to the theater program's upgrade to lights and sound.
Peach Dumars (Alumni ’97, Parent ’27, ’29)
a year ago
In honor of Victoria and Peter
Thank you Tandem for all that you do and have done for our family and community!
Laura Douglas (Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
Each day, I am inspired by the wonderful relationships that our teachers have with the students. I get to watch as students flourish in the environment of trust and acceptance that our staff creates and I am in owe each day of the beautiful souls that blossom in their care.
Gabriel Perkinson (Alumni ’06)
a year ago
Thank you to all donors for making a difference at a school that truly makes a difference!
ROBERT RUDAY (Grandparent ’25)
a year ago
In honor of Sawyer Ruday, Community hall improvement project
to honor Sawyer's community room project
Glen & Kathy Farr (Grandparent ’21)
a year ago
In honor of Sophie Farr
Nicole Hilliard
a year ago
In honor of Val Matthews
Anonymous
a year ago
In honor of Val Matthews
David Newkirk (Parent ’13)
a year ago
In honor of Janet Newkirk
Sena Magill (Alumni ’90, Parent ’27)
a year ago
Keep being there for kids who think differently.
Anonymous (Parent ’24, ’26, Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
With deep gratitude for every member of the Tandem community that makes the place so special each day!
Evangeline Calland (Parent ’18, Trustee/Past Trustee)
a year ago
Based on effective faculty and staff modeling, the students explicitly maintain a culture of mutual support; older students see themselves as positive mentors for younger students. Differences are respected and celebrated as important. No one “falls through the cracks.” My child was brilliantly prepared for success at UVA. She’s at the UVA Law School now! Thank you for everything you have done for her and our family.
Mary Catherine Wimer (Parent ’18)
a year ago
Six years after graduation, my son still draws on what he learned at Tandem, as he continues to mature as a person and furthers his studies in graduate school. Tandem provided him a solid foundation for on-going growth.
Michael Owens
a year ago
In honor of Dianne Carter Ewing
Dianne works tirelessly and without complaint in the pursuit of the very best for her students!
Paul Cronin (Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
I love that we are a safe space for students and we truly find joy in each other.
Victoria Bryant (Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
I am so grateful for a community where the values of kindness, authenticity, integrity, communication, creativity, inclusivity (and more) are prevalent throughout.
Deirdre Brown (Parent ’27)
a year ago
In honor of Bee & Jim
We love Tandem!
Whitney Thompson (Parent ’26, ’30, Faculty/Staff)
a year ago
In honor of Peter Gaines
Nora Trodden (Grandparent ’31)
a year ago
The teachers are great and the kids really seem to love and appreciate the school and the teachers.
Michelle Minor
a year ago
Keep up the good work!
David Berzonsky (Parent ’26, ’29)
a year ago
So grateful to be part of this amazing school community. Thank you for all you do!
Edith and Henry McHenry (Parent ’05, ’09, Trustee/Past Trustee)
a year ago
In honor of Janet Souder Newkirk
Kristen Parker (Parent ’26, ’28)
a year ago
In memory of Deborah Murdock
Neva Morrison (Parent ’24, ’25)
a year ago
So much to love about Tandem!
Robert Jordan (Grandparent ’21)
2 years ago
The obvious results and preparatiin Tandem helped produce in my two grandsons. One now a UVA grad, the other an Honors grad from VaTech
Anonymous (Parent ’24)
2 years ago
In honor of Heidi Passino
Thank you for ALL you do, Heidi!
Chuck Mason (Alumni ’84)
2 years ago
In honor of Tandem Parents
Look forward to the alumni gathering Dec 21!
Susan Thompson (Grandparent ’26, ’30)
2 years ago
In honor of Whitney Thompson
judith kavanagh (Grandparent ’25)
2 years ago
In honor of Sabine Crosby Class of 2025
Christine Gyovai (Parent ’26, ’28)
2 years ago
Amazing sense of belonging and getting kids outside!!!
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