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Our Teachers
Peggy Roche Peggy has been in a Waldorf Early Childhood classroom since 2003. She began her Waldorf journey as a parent, then classroom assistant teacher, and finally as a lead teacher, mentor, and school director. Peggy has a Master of Fine Arts, has traveled extensively in Europe, Asia, and West Africa, raised two children who attended Waldorf schools from Nursery through Grade 12, and enjoys film, design, music, camping, and the good company of others.
Hannah Kraskow Hannah loves sharing the outdoors with children, finding the magic that every season has to offer. As a child she went to a Waldorf-inspired elementary school. She went on to receive her BA in Culture and Media studies, and in 2022 she completed her Waldorf early childhood teacher certification from Sophia’s Hearth in Keene, NH. She has been working in Waldorf schools since 2017, and before that had experience in outdoor education. She enjoys eating delicious food, playing outside year round, creating all sorts of fiber arts, and spending time with loved ones.
Ginny Brooke Ginny’s first experience with Waldorf Education began at Orchard Valley Waldorf School, where she worked for 5 years in Early Childhood and Outdoor Education programs. Her Waldorf experience opened her eyes to the foundational importance of early childhood, as well as the wonder, joy, and creativity that young children are so attuned to. They enjoy integrating their love of crafts, baking, singing, and outdoor adventuring into their work with children. She has a bachelor’s degree from Clark University in Environmental Studies and is currently pursuing a License in Early Childhood Education from the State of Vermont. Ginny lives in Montpelier with their partner, cat, and two bunnies.
Philosophy
A belief that the classroom is a microcosm for the vast world beyond and a beautiful training ground for children to feel their unique and vital role in an interconnected web of community, wherein they are kind, loving, and collaborative with one another
A reverence for children and a commitment to creating an atmosphere of loving warmth and guidance that promotes joy, wonder, and healthy whole-child development
A deep belief in the value of free creative play, imitation, exploration of the social and natural world, practical and meaningful work, artistic activities, and nourishing sensory experiences for healthy whole-child development
A deep belief in the power of our teachers’ attitude of gratitude, reverence and wonder to inspire in our children general character traits and skills such as empathy, curiosity, kindness, creativity, focus, work ethic and inner strength
Intentionality and care in everything we do, as both an organization and as caregivers, with humility, openness and love to ensure our continued learning, growth, kindness and contribution as people and as an organization
A commitment to the financial durability and professionalism of our non-profit organization, to provide our teachers and staff, parents, community and children the confidence in our long-term ability to fulfill our mission
A commitment to the support and nurturing of our teachers and staff, without whom the ability to fulfill our vision would not be possible
A commitment to building a conscious, collaborative community, and to creating a program that is accessible to all families with a shared commitment to these values
Location
We are located in the historic Gray Building in Northfield, which served as its schoolhouse from 1867-1994. It has been remodeled inside and out to create a lovely and nurturing Waldorf environment,
About our program
We are on a mission to bring holistic education that nurtures the whole child and are excited to bring Waldorf education to our community here in and around Northfield, VT. We realize there is a need for alternative education and have created this initiative to make it accessible to all families who share the same values. We are a 501(c)(3) recognized charity (EIN: 92-2294929).