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

Coming soon
EC Assistant Teacher

Annie Sumi
EC Co-Lead Teacher

Coming soon
EC Assistant Teacher

Grades Faculty — 1st-8th Grades

Katherine Arriaga
4th Grade

(coming soon)
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

Craig McMeekin
Guitar Ensemble

Susana Rodriguez
Spanish

Xochitl Cruz-Gallo
After School Teacher

Lorelli Cervantes
Student Aide

Chad Cully
After School Teacher

Staff and Administration

Laura Hayes
School Director

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