The Roots That Keep Me Strong

This interview talks about the roots that keep my dad, Heraclio Cruz, standing strong.

Francisco Moreno, WSA Founding Parent, on the ROOTS of The Waldorf School of Atlanta (for Waldorf 100). Recorded and edited on 12/11/18

A Waldorf School of Atlanta teacher (games/movement and woodworking) and WSA FOUNDING PARENT- Francisco Moreno – shares a bit of history, as well as some of the challenges, rewards and insights he has gained as a founding member of the...

The Importance of Having a Connection to Our Roots

In this interview my grandmother and I discussed the importance of culture and traditions contributing to one’s identity. We also discussed how she personally wants to be remembered and the importance of understanding history in today’s society to connect back...

Patrice shares her experience in and love of Waldorf education.

Interview with Patrice Maynard, a former Leader of Outreach and Development for the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America. Patrice is the parent of Waldorf alumni, a former class teacher, and has served in many other capacities. She is...

Yo soy dominicano

Francisco habla de su experiencia inmigrando a los EEUU. Él también menciona cómo volvió a conocer su etnicidad.

Early Childhood teacher Su Rubinoff talks about building and rebuilding a home for Waldorf Education in Rhode Island over three decades

Early Childhood teacher Su Rubinoff talks about building and rebuilding a home for Waldorf Education in Rhode Island over three decades: years of nomadic Waldorf education, building a permanent home, losing that home to a fire, and now rallying and...

Interview with Meadowbrook Waldorf School alumnus Blue Skye

Meadowbrook alumnus Blue Skye talks about how Waldorf education has shaped her young adult life, including inspiring her commitment to farming, the natural world, and embeddedness in community.

“Things are not always just black and white, there is a lot of grey in between.”

My sister has taught me to be strong and keep working hard and to enjoy life in general. She shares lessons that she has learned from her experiences and her point of view on life right now.

Stephen Bloomquist, founding teacher of The Waldorf School of Lexington. “We made many mistakes, but we were a dynamic and creative team.”

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...

Interview with a Waldorf School of Princeton founding parent, Heide Ratliff.

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.

The library provided a comforting place to Maureen Booth when her family relocated to St. George, Utah

Recording February 27, 2018 – When the Haslam Family moved to St. George, Utah in the summer for her father’s work, Maureen Haslam Booth was homesick for her friends and grandparents. St. George didn’t even have television, she said. It...

“No matter what race you are, you are always human”

My mom has always taught me to be accepting of everyone, no matter our differences. This lesson comes from her experiences from her childhood all the way through marriage, where she grew up in a culturally blended family and married...

Conversation with Torin Finser

Something happened that went beyond in her support that came through her attentiveness... and her eagerness for us to do what she could not do... For me that's always stood as the motto for a Waldorf class teacher. To help...

Shalini Chandra on completely uprooting her life and starting a new one

Shalini Chandra, my mother, talks about her childhood and her journey in life as she moved to America to start a new life, and what she’s carried with her.

Amy Lloyd Rippe talks about discovering Waldorf education and over 18 years of teaching

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

“Be happy with what you have”

My has taught me to be happy in life. Happy with what you have. This interview talks about her parents. And what she has learned.

Interview with Caroline Phinney, founder of the Waldorf School of Princeton.

Waldorf School of Princeton founder and former teacher, Caroline Phinney, talks with WSP Parent, Rachel Ullman, about her journey to starting the first and only Waldorf School in the state of New Jersey.

Interview with mom!
December 31, 2020 App Interview

Questions about relationships, life, and fun facts about my mom!!!

"The help is there if you ask for it." Dr. Lisa Grupe, grades program founder, then Administrative Director, Alabama Waldorf School

Dr. Lisa Grupe has worked at Alabama Waldorf for almost 20 years. During that time, she founded the grades program, then served as Administrative Director of the school.