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Those in the public school reform movement have some important things to learn from what Waldorf educators have been doing for many years. It's an enormously impressive effort toward quality education, and schools would be well advised to familiarize themselves with the basic assumptions that underlie the Waldorf movement.
Administration and Faculty
The Clover Hill School is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. It is a
self-administered private school. The School's faculty is responsible for the
decision making in regard to the curriculum and teaching methods. The faculty also
has full authority over its own members for purposes of hiring, mentorship and
evaluation. The Board of Trustees, comprised of teachers, parents and community
leaders, decides on governance issues especially those relating to school finances
and legal issues. While the School is administered independently, it maintains affiliation within the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (WECAN). The Clover Hill School is recognized as a "developing school" and will work with the Association to fulfill the requirements necessary to become fully accredited by WECAN. In addition, the Kindergarten is fully licensed as a Child Day Care Center by the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Faculty
Daphna Epstein: Early Childhood Teacher, Mixed Age Kindergarten Daphna has been a teacher in our Parent and Child programs for the last 5 years. She also has spent time as a nursery and kindergarten assistant. Daphna has also taught handwork to our community by offering classes and workshops for adults, children and other Waldorf teachers. B.A. English, Columbia University. Teacher Training Certificate, Sunbridge College. Certificate Baking and Pastry, Culinary Institute of America. Attended Applied Arts Program, Sunbridge College. 
Sarah Brown:Early Childhood Teacher, Growing Together program Assistant Kindergarten Teacher Administrator Sarah has been helping in the classroom and behind the scenes for the last 5 years at Clover Hill. B.A. Botany/Anthropology, Miami University, Oxford, OH. Has completed Waldorf Early Childhood conferences and courses throughout the last 4 years. 
Donna Mayo:Early Childhood Assistant Teacher, Growing Together program Donna will be starting her fourth year as an assistant and a teacher in our Parent and Child programs. She previously worked as a lead grades school teacher for grades one through three, has provided after-care and substitute teaching at other Waldorf Schools. B.A. History, (in progress), Empire State College. Teacher Training Certificate, Sunbridge College. |