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