In September 1985 I met a woman who would impact the rest of my life. Her gifts, and the gifts of Waldorf education, extended beyond the classroom into the ability to connect with others, to see the humanity in each person, to treasure the group, and to feel stable in one’s roots even as wings are spread into high school and beyond.
Cedarwood’s Pedagogical Director, Chiaki Uchiyama, provides an in-depth look at how Waldorf education serves not just our children, but all of humanity.
Read MoreAs a founder of Cedarwood Waldorf School, Ms. Susan’s focus has been the growth and development of the school and the serving of the community.
The school is now 23 years old with strong teachers, staff, and community. It has grown and matured in a way that we can now offer, nurture, and give back to the outer world. Ms. Susan’s compassionate teaching and selfless service are resonating throughout the school as a fundamental way of being.
Read MoreMany classes gather each morning — regardless of whether the weather is conducive to running and jumping — because these activities have an intrinsic value beyond the obvious health benefits. In my years of orchestrating and observing these simple activities with my students, I’ve found them to be even revolutionary.
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