Jayna Jones ’17 works for Mathematica as a Health Research Analyst.
“I think one of the most important lessons I learned at WFS was how to be comfortable in and appreciate silence. I recognize the opportunities that silence provides: a chance to reflect, a chance to think before responding, a chance to create space for others to share their perspective. I also learned the principles of mindfulness that I’ve been able to build on in my own practice moving forward.”
Jayna Jones ’17 graduated from Swarthmore College in 2021 with her degree in Neuroscience. During her time at Swarthmore, she was a member of the women’s basketball team and served as an intern with Interfaith, an on-campus job where she planned and moderated events focused on faith for the student body. Jayna also interned at the following places during her time as an undergraduate student: Florida Health Justice Project, Nemours Children’s Health, and the California Department of Behavioral Health.
Upon graduation from Swarthmore, Jayna began working for Mathematica as a Health Research Analyst. Wanting to have an impact in the healthcare space beyond direct service to patients, she believed that this opportunity could create an impact through the understanding of healthcare policies. In her analyst role, Jayna does the following: helps evaluate health policy programs, helps people who are injured or ill return to work, and reviews state applications for Section 1115 of Medicaid. As for what she enjoys most about her work, Jayna states, “I love qualitative research. Being able to connect with people and have the opportunity to represent their collective voice is a privilege I take seriously.”
During her time as a student at WFS served as the Service Committee Clerk, was a member of the WFS basketball team, and won the Charles Bush Award. Her advice to the Class of 2024? “Please sleep. It will all work out how it’s supposed to. I know I struggled with making the ‘right’ choice for college. I can tell you that likely all of your options are good choices and you will find success regardless of which one you take. Also don’t feel like you have to have it all pinned down right now. You’re allowed to change your mind as you learn more about who you are and what you feel connected to. You haven’t even scratched the surface of all there is to learn!”
Kathleen Martin and Rose Gnade from the WFS College Counseling office were presenters at the April 2024 Potomac Chesapeake Association of College Admissions Counseling (PCACAC) annual conference.
Students, faculty, and staff gathered for an all-school Meeting for Worship on Mellor Field and sat in a 275-configuration to commemorate the School's anniversary! Click here to download the photo.
The WFS boys' lacrosse team was invited to run a clinic with students at Ferris School. The Delaware Lacrosse Foundation and several members of the WFS community helped found the lacrosse team at Ferris seven years ago, and players have found the exchange very rewarding as they share their love of the game.
Seventh grade Chinese students visited Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library to learn more about its Chinese wallpaper and book collection, helping the students gain valuable insight into Chinese history and culture.
Sixth graders recently spent time off campus for a morning of service activities in the local community. These trips included volunteering at the Food Bank of Delaware, Faithful Friends Animal Rescue, Rockland Place, Guardian Angels Daycare, and Alapocas State Park.
During Earth Day at WFS, preschoolers worked on beautifying their playground and fourth graders picked up trash around the athletic facilities. We thank these students for their stewardship!
The lower school recently received soil from WasteWell, a local company that collects the lower school's compost. Students used the soil to re-pot classroom plants and will also contribute soil to the school garden!
Before the Class of 2024 heads off on their senior explorations next week, they attend a series of seminars ("Senior Seminars") aimed at giving them tools for adulthood.
The WFS Model UN Club, accompanied by faculty advisor Nick Childers, recently sent a delegation of five students to the inaugural Tower Hill Model UN Conference.
Upper school environmental science students built model carbon capture algae farms as part of their study of climate change mitigation. They developed ways to measure algae growth using microscopes and a spectrophotometer.
Congratulations to our community members who performed at last night's Informal Concert! This concert is designed to showcase the talent of our students, parents, and faculty in an informal, yet serious, chamber concert or recital format.
Wilmington Friends School hosted its second 275th Anniversary Webinar series on Monday, April 8, titled “Leadership, Teamwork, and Quaker Values from the World of Sports."
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