Meet our team
Grades Teachers
Director &
Grade 3 Teacher
I am a Waldorf educator with over a decade of experience, and have taught grades Kindergarten through 7th. Before discovering Waldorf Education, I taught in traditional public schools for several years. And for the last 4 years, I have worked directly with homeschooling families, developed curriculum, and led outdoor kindergarten.
Grades 4 & 5 Teacher
My classroom teaching experience has led me around the world, teaching English in Korea and Uruguay, before I found Waldorf education in Orange County. I was drawn in by the beauty of the campus and classrooms, the palpable joy and love of learning among both teachers and students, and the rich curriculum.
Kindergarten Teacher
Ms Monica worked as an Earthroots instructor and is fully trained in NOHLS Wilderness First Aid. She offers the children freedom to investigate, imagine, and engage in creative play with their peers while receiving her guidance with clear boundaries and expectations.
Kindergarten Teacher
I give my heart and soul to children of all ages, engaging them with gardening, crafts, Native American flute playing, drumming, and storytelling. I have been in Waldorf Education since 2003 and taught in charter and private elementary Waldorf schools: preschool through 3rd grade. I am the owner and teacher of Sunflower Preschool for 15 years now.
Kindergarten Teacher
Assistant
Connection to the land is at the center of everything I do. My most precious childhood memories were made at a remote cabin in Canada, where I spent my time gardening, observing wildlife, hiking, learning plant and tree
identification, arts, survival skills and woodworking. I went to college in Quebec and majored in languages with specialties in translation and history of languages.
Kindergarten Teacher
Assistant
Spending time outside and observing nature with children is such a gift . I am excited to bring my background in the arts to the Nature Explorations class to offer nature-inspired art projects as well infusing my love of storytelling and creative writing. I am fully trained in NOHLS Wilderness First Aid.
Grade 1 Teacher
I took a leap of faith by leaving my career as a lawyer in NYC and moving with my husband to the wilderness of South Africa. There I completed a permaculture design course, started a nature-based after-school program at a rural primary school, and worked on a regenerative land-use project with rural wetland farmers. Afterward, my passion for children, the natural world, and building relationships and community steered me to Earthroots where I taught Forest Kindergarten.
Grade 2 Teacher
Teaching for me encompasses discovery, imagination, and our connectedness to the world around us. I have spent the last 6 years as a Reading Specialist for Kindergarten/2nd grade at Top of the World Elementary School. While in my position, I was able to build a reading program that emphasized art, games, and sensory play. Together, we shall spark curious minds and a lifelong love of learning.
Grade 6 Teacher
I am a true lover of learning and unlearning. I have been an educator for over ten years. Being passionate about teaching students how to think, not what to think is my personal philosophy. To be connected, empowered, excited and engaged are my goals for your students.
Specialty Teachers
Yoga
I truly consider teaching Yoga sacred work and a great honor. I have witnessed the profound impact yoga has had on my life and the life of my students. I consider my students my teachers and am inspired to show up and be present, playful and share my love for these magical passes we know as “Yoga” inspiring my students to meet themselves exactly as they are.
Ukulele & Music
I believe that music curriculum and teaching methods can be inspiring and beautiful. Surrounding our children with uplifting words, brilliant colors, and creative curriculum that allows them to move through becoming a musician in a free and artistic way will fuel them with light.
Handwork
The purpose of craft is not so much to make beautiful things as it is to become beautiful inside while you are making those things. I truly believe it is a gift to share my knowledge of handwork and love of nature with children and to inspire them to build this within themselves and carry it with them always.
Dance Alive
I'm a certified Dance Alive Movement Teacher and Coach. i've been studying and teaching movement for the last 15 years, and has been working with kids for over 20! I love to share the gift of movement with others and look forward to moving with all the beautiful families of Head Heart and Hands!
Spanish
My teaching philosophy stems from the belief that a good education shapes not only minds, but hearts as well. Learning a different language and traditions, especially at a young age, encourages children to become adults that appreciate and respect cultures outside of their own.
Skate
My teaching philosophy stems from the belief that a good education shapes not only minds, but hearts as well. Learning a different language and traditions, especially at a young age, encourages children to become adults that appreciate and respect cultures outside of their own.
Strategic Chess
Coach Adam will bring fun story-based curriculum that will bring the game of chess to life! Lessons are tailored to the skill level of the students meaning all chess levels are welcome!
Farmer
Farmer Lara bio coming soon!
Jiu Jitsu
A Southern California native, husband, and father to 3 beautiful girls, John has been training martial arts for 20 years. John is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Archery
Austin Caswell is an Orange County native with a passion for bringing excitement and life to the classroom. His primary focus is science, but has a passion for archery. Austin is a level 2 USA Archery instructor with 2 years of teaching experience and years of shooting for fun.
Theatre Arts
Emily has been a staple of the Performing Arts community of San Clemente for the past 8 years where she co-owns a children's theater company, Institute of Theatre Arts.
Games & Nature Exploration
I am grateful everyday to be able to support our children, their growing
bodies and mind, and help them achieve whatever is in their hearts.