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Amber ChavezWonder Garden AssistantAmber holds a B.S. in Early Childhood Education and M.S. in Cultural Foundations of Community Engagement and Education from UW-Milwaukee, as well as an Early Childhood Certification from Lifeways North America. She also serves on the IDEA committee for WECAN and JEDI committee for Great Lakes Waldorf Institute. Amber is committed to supporting the justice work that …
Hannah McTrustyAftercare Lead and Early Childhood AssistantPlay-based Kindergarten“Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination circles the world” – Albert Einstein In early childhood, young children are nurtured in a home-like environment. Their days include time in nature, artistic activities, creative play with natural toys, stories, songs, and practical activities such as building, sewing and cooking. The curriculum …
Mikalah FallonGrades TeacherMrs. Fallon is excited to begin the second decade of her teaching career with this Waldorf community. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a degree in Elementary Education and Spanish. She later earned her Masters in Reading and Writing Education from the University of Houston. Mikalah loves how the Waldorf education focuses on the …
Melissa PriceEarly Childhood AssistantPlay-based Kindergarten“Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination circles the world” – Albert Einstein In early childhood, young children are nurtured in a home-like environment. Their days include time in nature, artistic activities, creative play with natural toys, stories, songs, and practical activities such as building, sewing and cooking. The curriculum fosters the curiosity …
Eleanor JohnsonGrades TeacherEleanor Johnson received her BS in Elementary Education from Utah State University in 2021 and is currently seeking her Waldorf Teacher Certification from Great Lakes Waldorf Institute. She appreciates the child-centered learning environment fostered in the Waldorf education setting, as well as a curriculum that supports the whole child. Comprehensive Curriculum”A central objective of Waldorf teaching is to create …
Josefine SjöblomKindergarten AssistantJosefine has experience working in both schools and kindergartens with different teaching approaches; working in Finland as a Grade Teacher and as a Special Education Teacher and in Germany as a Kindergarten English Educator. She has also previously worked in homes with young adults with special needs. Josefine believes it is important that the children are in control …
Hannah KubiakKindergarten AssistantHannah earned her BA in Drama from Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2015. After a missionary year teaching and working in Scottish secondary schools and another year as an intern for the Lockport Catholic Worker, she moved to Milwaukee to pursue a career in theater. Since then she has worked as an actor, director, and designer for Milwaukee …
Lori BruntKindergarten AssistantThroughout the years, Lori has taught many classes, from Girl Scout botany day camp, botanyblocks at PHWS and Handwork for two years for the first grade. At UWW, she taught for severalyears adult evening art classes and in private studios. Her love for art continues to grow andflourish as she works in her own studio with fibers and …
Lichelle GullettLead Kindergarten TeacherPlay-based Kindergarten“Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination circles the world” – Albert Einstein In early childhood, young children are nurtured in a home-like environment. Their days include time in nature, artistic activities, creative play with natural toys, stories, songs, and practical activities such as building, sewing and cooking. The curriculum fosters the curiosity …
Candace DeckerPractical Arts TeacherMrs. Decker has a background in theater and has taught arts, theatre and music for over 25 years. “I’ve seen students step out of their comfort zone and allow themselves to be expressive through art. These projects not only allow for their inner artist to shine, but also promotes social interaction, problem solving skills and encourages students …
