FACULTY & STAFF
Our Team
We bring together families, teachers, alumni and supporters who are dedicated to the principles of Waldorf education and to creating a joyful and inspiring community experience. School life centers on our students’ well-being, teachers’ commitment and collaborative work, an active parent body and a curriculum that makes children remarkable, curious and creative. We seek to discover creative and innovative ways to work, educate and celebrate together.
Early Childhood — ages 3-6
Lauralee Guttridge
Lead Teacher
EC Faculty Chair
Kelsey White
EC Assistant Teacher
Sassa Ocampo
EC Co-Lead Teacher
Xochitl Cruz-Gallo
EC Assistant Teacher
Annie Sumi
EC Co-Lead Teacher
Ingrid Ayanegui
EC Assistant Teacher
Grades Faculty — 1st-8th Grades
Katherine Arriaga
4th Grade
Daniel Bartholomew 5th/6th Grade
Courtney (Coco) Kersten
2nd/3rd Grade
Dolan Polglaze
1st Grade
Victoria Dehan
7th/8th Grade
Special Subjects Faculty
Anna Raymer
Handwork
Movement & Games
Olivia Harris
Music
Kim Knight
Reading/Math Support
Melanie Ryan
Farm & Land Stdship
Art
Devon English
String Ensemble
Jessica Baumgold
OT and SEL Support
Joe Prieto
Student Aide
Craig McMeekin
Guitar Ensemble
Susana Rodriguez
Spanish
Xochitl Cruz-Gallo
After School Teacher
Lorelli Cervantes
Student Aide
Andrew Stern
After School Teacher
Staff and Administration
Laura Hayes
Head of School
Melissa Hoffman
School Lunch Chef
Michael Van Donsel
Business Manager
Emily Thompson Enrollment & Outreach Coordinator
Karen Hollenbeck
Facilities Maintenance
David Hayes
Facilities Manager
Aileen Funk
Administrative Assistant
Manunya Thrash
Nurse
Our Animals
Sheep
Momo
Ducks
Chickens