Dear #GivingTuesday and Annual Fund Donors, You did it. You came together and donated, and Tucson Waldorf School faculty and staff were able to receive generous bonuses, after an unprecedented and grueling ten months! From the bottom of each of our hearts, we thank you. Here is just a sample of the gratitude pouring in from our teachers and […]
Jen Rosenstein Hired Part-Time as Pedagogical Director Please welcome to the Tucson Waldorf School community Jen Rosenstein as our new Pedagogical Director. Jen will be serving part time to remotely support grades teachers and parents. Â Jen has been a Waldorf class teacher for 23 years and has taught at various schools up and down the […]
“I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver” – Maya Angelou  At a time when we are all experiencing the pandemic, generosity is what brings people of all races, faiths, and political views together across the globe. Generosity gives everyone the power to make a […]
There is no doubt this pandemic has had an enormous impact on education, and nowhere is that more true than in Waldorf schools, where technology has never been a part of the classroom experience. In this Faculty Feature blog series, we ask faculty questions about this transition first to on-line teaching and then pivoting back […]
by Ursula Ramos Many of our children have recently transitioned back to school in person and we all continue to try to stay healthy amidst the continued pandemic, there are many ways we can help our children and ourselves combat viruses of all kinds and stay healthy while riding the waves of constant change. […]
The pandemic has brought with it many challenges for teachers, schools, and families, challenges which were enhanced by the in-person nature of Waldorf education. Last week, Bayla Sussman discussed with us her experience of taking Waldorf education to the virtual realm. But now that classes are slowly returning to campus in our phased hybrid model, […]
“Waldorf education . . . online? What?! How?!” Like Waldorf teachers around the globe who have struggled to bring this unique education to students via largely virtual paths, teachers at Tucson Waldorf school have also been presented this unprecedented challenge. Yet, they have risen to the challenge and have produced some very successful and effective […]
One of the most treasured elements of a Tucson Waldorf School graduation is the speeches the graduates give, remembering their experiences at the school alongside their classmates. Tonight’s graduation will not be open to the public, but the speeches may be shared here for our community to see as we celebrate this class of graduates. […]
This year, the graduating class of 2020 was unable to deliver their presentations in person. Instead, they offer you the next best thing: video presentations. Please help us congratulate these scholars on their hard work! Drake Ambagis: Blacksmithing Video: Drake Research Paper: Drake Jaiden Gassen: Cooking Video: Jaiden Research Paper: Jaiden Ben Hurwitz: Magic Video: […]
Meet the Class of 2020 Dear Class of 2020, Someday you’ll look back at these pages and think about the people and events that shaped your school experience. But now it’s time for something new, and as your biggest fans, our community can’t wait to see what happens next! Surround yourselves with people who love […]