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Colleagues Kristine Olsen (39) and Dara Schmidt (41) talk about their work at the Cedar Rapids Public Library, what their experiences of the library were like as young people, and the fulfillment they feel in their work as librarians.

Domestic Arts and Experiential Learning Teacher Ms. Katie Boland shares perspectives on challenges and rewards in Waldorf education

Ken Behringer (66) talks with Valerie Horton (59) about their work as librarians over several decades--changes they've seen, what makes the Minnesota library system unique, and what they think makes libraries successful.

Lynn Peterson of Salem, OH & Angela Vaughn, adult programming manager at Salem Public Library, talk together about how libraries positively impact our lives.

Heide Ratliff, founding alumni parent and current educational support teacher at the Waldorf School of Princeton, describes her early involvement with the school and the pioneering spirit of the founding parents and faculty.

Interview with a founder of Denver Waldorf School, Ina Jaehnig

Mary Graybill (63) and her daughter Amber Mussman (39) talk about Mary's relationship to her own mother, and her work with young people overcoming difficult circumstances. They also talk about Mary's parenting, and their gratitude for their mutual support and...

Kathleen O’Dell (68) interviews her long-time friend, Annie Busch [no age given], about her work in the Springfield community, from serving as the Executive Director of the Springfield-Greene County Library to her efforts to aid children experiencing homelessness.

Cynthia Siegel describes the process of learning about Waldorf education and being a founder of Meadowbrook Waldorf School.

Lesley and Isabelle shared with us what they most enjoyed (community!) and got out of Waldorf education (creativity!).

Stephen Bloomquist speaks about being a founding teacher of the Waldorf School of Lexington--the challenges and the joys, creating the festivals and the spiritual life, along with the organizational structures of the school. He speaks about the shared creative vision...

Cynthia Wilson was one of the first teachers at our Lower School, founded in 1980. This year (2018/19) will be her last year as a class teacher at the Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor.

This weaves the stories, the lives, and the future work of a librarian & a retired community nurse who met at the 2019 KC Fringe Festival.

Tabitha Jorgenson - now parent of three Meadowbrook Waldorf School alumna, current board member, former admissions director and Latin teacher - describes her first encounter, "peaking in the windows" of Meadowbrook Waldorf School and the 20+ relationship that ensued: growing...

A veteran teacher discovers Waldorf education: “ My best advice for my students would be to keep your imagination open to learning new things so that you can always be an enthusiastic learner.”

In telling the story of the founding of Maine Coast Waldorf High School, David Sloan speaks about the community education needed to take the leap from 8 grades to 12, the beauty of the full, EC through 12 Waldorf curriculum...

Friends, Anna Sandidge (47) and Donna Young (66), share a conversation about Quakerism. They discuss the role faith plays in their lives, describe their spiritual experiences, and explain what being a Quaker means to them.

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...

Meadowbrook Waldorf School's Amy Lloyd Rippe talks about discovering Waldorf education and the experience of teaching for almost two decades.

Christopher C. Culbreath (72) tells his life partner, Leora Senior (55), about the difficulties he faced growing up during segregation in rural Georgia, about the career he made for himself, and about the work he has done to facilitate healing...

Best friends from the age of two - hear about their 11 year journey through Waldorf education: “I feel like Waldorf taught you things, but in a deeper way. You really learned something from multiple perspectives. You learned about it,...

One Small Step conversation partners Jean Bourg (78) and Brad Sealfon (36) talk about family, growing up, religion, sexuality, community, libraries, planning boards, and living in small towns.

Sarah Padgett (25) shares a conversation with Bunny Balbachan (59) about Bunny’s childhood, the different places where she has lived, her family, her faith, her career as a nurse, and the advice she would like to share with others.

Interview with Belina Sengmanyvong, talking about her role as May Queen at the May Faire Festival.

Douglas Gerwin spoke about the founding of the Center for Anthroposophy. The center is the only Waldorf high school training in North America.