Staff
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Abigail West
Guidance Counselor
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Alanna Crivellaro
Enrollment Coordinator
“I believe in Waldorf education because it is guided by a unique and deep understanding of the development of children as human beings. I believe we are all on a journey of uncovering and fulfilling our own truths and Waldorf education inspires and supports children to do just exactly that."
“I believe in Waldorf education because it is guided by a unique and deep...
Allegra Ketchum
Advancement Director
“My passion regarding Waldorf education is that it follows the children’s natural development and encourages them to fully realize their potential. Also, that it has a particular focus on building interpersonal skills and a deep connection to the rhythms of nature. River Valley’s focus on diversity and sustainability resonates deeply with me, and I am excited to support those principles through my advancement work.”
“My passion regarding Waldorf education is that it follows the children’s natural development and...
Alyssa Baron
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
“I am extremely passionate about sharing my love and joy of learning with my students. It is my goal as an educator to promote this with my students so they always stay curious and have a passion for learning/understanding the world throughout their life."
“I am extremely passionate about sharing my love and joy of learning with my...
Daphne Pavlinsky
Business Assistant
“Love starts when we push aside our ego and make room for someone else.” ~ Rudolf Steiner
“Love starts when we push aside our ego and make room for someone else.”...
Gabrielle Nembhard
Pedagogical Chair
“I love how Waldorf education is health-giving. It supports and maximizes children’s growth and development physically, emotionally, and mentally. Waldorf education supports children in unfolding their full potential, discovering who they are, and developing the skills and capacities they need to be successful at whatever they set their minds to.”
“I love how Waldorf education is health-giving. It supports and maximizes children’s growth and...
Jennifer Sherman
Head of School
“I am passionate about Waldorf education because its foundation is the developing human being. Decisions about every aspect of the educational experience are guided by the needs of the growing child and the result is a human, living, breathing, and inspiring education.”
“I am passionate about Waldorf education because its foundation is the developing human being....
Jessica Harper
Reception
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Patrick Janssen
Director of Operations
On sustainability: “Since I was appointed as Operations Administrator in January 2021, I have been part of a team that has worked to build sustainability into our administrative practices and daily operations, which will allow River Valley Waldorf to provide an excellent education for students for years to come.”
On sustainability: “Since I was appointed as Operations Administrator in January 2021, I have...
Sara Sweningsen
Educational Support Coordinator & Educational Support Teacher
“I appreciate the way that Waldorf education weaves stories, art, song, crafting, and movement into the teaching of rich lessons about botany, geography, and astronomy to physics, world mythologies, zoology, and more. Having attended a Waldorf school from kindergarten through grade 12, I carry fondest memories and deepest soul feelings for singing throughout the year, experienced with great reverence; celebrations of festivals; and working with both animals and with the earth, as we were lucky enough to have both a small school garden and a farm across from our school.”
“I appreciate the way that Waldorf education weaves stories, art, song, crafting, and movement...
Sarah Bahnke
Business Manager
“My passion regarding Waldorf education is that children are taught as a whole and not just academically.”
“My passion regarding Waldorf education is that children are taught as a whole and...