“We had the spirit of working together” – founding parent of Santa Cruz Waldorf School, Alison (Keeler) Carrillo

Alison (Keeler) Carrillo shares with us her experience of “plunging in” as a founding parent at the Santa Cruz Waldorf School back in the 70s, her 41 year connection to the school, how the parents over the years have made...

Visiting Prisons in California

This interview talks about Margarita Artavia’s experiences visiting California State prisons and how it led her to her career teaching at USC.

My Grandpa’s Life Story

My grandpa talks about his life growing up in the city of Paramount. He also describes his time spent in the service and advice for his great grandchildren.

Apush interview with Tutu

A discussion of life in the 1900’s, professional life, and a childhood living through World War II.

A teacher’s progression

This is a summary of Scott’s road from an intern, to an assistant head at a prestiges private school.

Filling a Gap. A Community Calling for an Alternative. A conversation with Lisa Jordan McCarthy, co-founder of Maple Village Waldorf School.

Lisa Jordan McCarthy talks of the group effort to open Maple Village Waldorf School in Long Beach, California, halfway between established Waldorf schools in Orange County and greater Los Angeles. Lisa touches on keeping the heart of the school through...

The role of education’s effect on one’s sense of identity

In this interview, we talk about how school has changed Alejandra’s sense of identity and who she is as a person.

1928 to 2020: John F. McGrew

Growing up in the midwest (Iowa), attending the U.S. Naval Academy (1951), his career in education, and raising a family.