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