Waldorf Education: A Family Guide

Product Description
An illustrated collection of essays written by Waldorf teachers, administrators, and parents from around the world. Waldorf Education: A Family Guide introduces Waldorf education's unique educational philosophy, arts-enriched academic curriculum, teaching methods, and school culture. By presenting an overview of the K-12 education seen through the eyes of Waldorf teachers, school leaders, and parents, this volume offers an excellent firsthand introduction for parents and those new to Waldorf education. It is richly-enhanced with soft pencil illustrations. With a track record of quality and excellence for over 100 years, Waldorf schools provide a comprehensive education infused with art, human knowledge, and the rich cultural heritage of our global societies an education that helps prepare children to meet the opportunities and challenges of the twenty-first century. It also provides practical help for child rearing, parenting, and family care through the wisdom of more than 65 Waldorf teachers and professionals.
Review
This new, completely revised, 2nd edition of Waldorf Education: A Family Guide is sure to be enthusiastically welcomed by a new generation of parents seeking an introduction to Waldorf education it is more timely, more relevant and vital than ever. As a Waldorf school administrator and director for more than 30 years, and a parent of three Waldorf educated children, I know how informative this resource has been to a generation of parents and families. --Robert Schiappacasse, Former Director Waldorf School of Lexington, from the Foreword\nWhat a joy to see this beautiful book, so rich with content and so sorely needed in our time! I was also touched by the beautiful drawings by Marybeth Rapisardo. --Gunther Hawk, Author, biodynamic beekeeper, gardener, and farmer\nWe have been using the 1st edition of Waldorf Education: A Family Guide successfully for enrollment purposes since 1998. I am so grateful to have this valuable resource because we could not possibly cover all of these topics adequately in the amount of time we have with each family. --Stacey Allston, Admissions Director Waldorf School of Atlanta, Georgia
About the Author
Editor, Pamela Johnson Fenner, a New England native, received a BS in biology from Chatham College (now University) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania followed by a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Natural Science from Harvard University. She taught in both elementary and secondary schools and years later, as a childbirth educator. While her youngest daughter attended second through eighth grade at the Marin Waldorf School, she served as a trustee, founded the school's Parent Association, and launched Michaelmas Press. After graduating from a 3-year teacher education program at Rudolf Steiner College, Pam was Director of Community Development at the Waldorf School of Princeton, New Jersey and later cofounded Seacoast Waldorf School (formerly Tidewater) in Eliot, Maine.