FACULTY and STAFF BIOGRAPHIES  2011/12

NURSERY/KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS
CHILDCARE CENTRE TEACHERS
GRADE SCHOOL TEACHERS
GRADE SCHOOL SPECIALTY TEACHERS
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

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EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHERS:
The Early Childhood teacher is the model for the child in meaningful movements, in purposeful use of language and in the cultivation of beauty. The Waldorf Early Childhood Teacher is a specially trained individual who, through rhythm, repetition and reverence, is able to create a wholesome environment that nurtures the physical, emotional, social and spiritual development of each child.

Shi Ching Yu: Stargarden Kindergarten Assistant
syu@waldorfacademy.org
Shi-Ching first heard about Waldorf Education in 1994 at an ECE Conference while living in Taiwan. Over the years she has eagerly read many of Steiner lectures and books educating herself about Waldorf education. In 2003 she finished her Foundation studies in Taiwan before moving to Toronto to complete her Teacher Training in Early Childhood Education at the Rudolf Steiner Centre in 2008. Shi-Ching brings over 20 years of experience in education having worked as an Associate Professor in Early Childhood Education and Child and Youth Welfare in Taiwan.  She has also worked as a language teacher and school counselor. Shi-Ching is the mother of two boys and brings much experience, warmth and creativity to the position.

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Maureen-Rose Everett: Crystal Garden Junior Kindergarten Teacher.
meverett@waldorfacademy.org
This school year Maureen-Rose is happily continuing as the Crystal Garden Kindergarten teacher. Maureen-Rose joined Waldorf Academy in 1995 as the Nursery Assistant for two years. She was a lead Nursery teacher from 1997 to 2003. Passionate about the Kindergarten child she completed her Waldorf studies and moved into the Kindergarten in 2003. Maureen-Rose has also taught Grade One and Two Handwork. She has been a member of the Therapeutic/Remedial Committee, Grade One Readiness Committee and acted as section Chair for the Early Childhood Education. Before coming to our school Maureen-Rose was the teacher and director of a parent cooperative Nursery school for seven years. Maureen-Rose enjoys working with parents as much as she enjoys working with the children in her care. Her hobbies include photography, animals and animal training, nature, skiing and handwork; she has a playful nature and enjoys games, dancing and sports. She has her Early Childhood Diploma which she received with high honours from Seneca College in Toronto and also has her Waldorf Teaching Certificate received from the West Coast Institute of Anthroposophy in British Columbia in 2003.

Mary Hanna: Crystal Garden Kindergarten Assistant.
Mary Hanna is the assistant kindergarten teacher in Crystal Garden. Raised by a Waldorf teacher and a graduate of Waldorf herself, Mary brings a wealth of knowledge of the Waldorf philosophy. Her happy and friendly character helps to create a wonderful feeling to our junior/senior kindergarten.

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Bozena Ciepielewski : Sungarden Kindergarten Teacher
bciepielewski@waldorfacademy.org
Bozena returns to lead the Sungarden after serving as the Lead Playschool Teacher and Grade One Teacher Assistant as well as the Teacher Development Manager for Waldorf Academy in 2005-2007.  After several years of Kindergarten teaching, Bozena took time to stay home when her daughter arrived and taught our Parent and Tot Morning Garden programme.  She rejoined us in September 2003 as a Kindergarten Assistant Teacher and was Lead Teacher of the Sungarden Kindergarten in 2004.  She has extensive experience teaching young children at Waldorf Academy, the London Waldorf School and the Toronto Waldorf School.  She holds an E.C.E. from both her native Poland and from Fanshawe College in London, Ontario (1996).  She also has her Waldorf Teacher Training Certificate from the Rudolf Steiner Centre in Toronto. Bozena brings a beautiful singing voice and gentle presence to her experience and education in child development to create a wonderful environment for learning.

Katherine Fulford: Stargarden Kindergarten Teacher
kfulford@waldorfacademy.org
Katherine joined Waldorf Academy in January 2006 as an Assistant Teacher in the Stargarden Kindergarten. Before joining Waldorf Academy, she was a substitute teacher at the Toronto Waldorf School and the Ottawa Waldorf School working with students in primary and secondary grades. She is a graduate of the Teacher Training Programme at the Rudolph Steiner Centre in Toronto. While attending the University of Guelph for International Development, Katherine co-developed and taught an environmental studies program for primary students (Grades One to Four) and developed a drama programme for Grades Five to Six at the Elms Community School in Toronto. Katherine has had a life long interest in working with special needs children and has worked in a variety of settings (home care, specialty schools, and Camphill) as well as a fascination with alternative medicine with a specific focus in herbal medicine and yoga.  She recently finished courses in herbal medicine and hopes to continue with further studies. Katherine’s passion for being with children, discussing philosophy, exploring nature, salsa dancing and knitting make her a welcome addition to the Star- garden.

Diana Miklos Rainbow Garden Nursery Teacher
dmiklos@waldorfacademy.org
Diana Miklos has taught at Waldorf Academy since 1987, contributing in the beginning as a Kindergarten and Nursery Assistant Teacher, then as the Lead Teacher in the Rainbow Garden Nursery. Diana served for many years as the Chair of the Early Childhood Section and also as the school’s representative for the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America.  Diana is the director and founder of The Oxford School of Art, Music and Theatre/ Theatre as a Metaphor.  Diana designed and directed the After School Program in previous years.  She received her Waldorf training while working at Waldorf Academy and participated in many Waldorf courses and workshops in Canada and USA.  Diana trained in theatre at the School of Performing Arts, in Bucharest, Romania and graduated from Ryerson University (Theatre School) in 1987.  In 1988 she joined the Angel Wing Puppet Theatre and helped design and present Waldorf puppet shows at many public libraries in Toronto. Diana’s great warmth and eye for beauty create a truly welcoming experience for young children.

Laura Wingfelder Rainbow Garden Nursery Assistant and After School Care Coordinator

Laura joins the Rainbow Garden Nursery as the Assistant. Her connection to Waldorf Education began through the experiences of family members. While in pursuit of meaningful work, self development and a deeper connection with others, Laura was lead to study at the Rudolf Steiner Centre Toronto. In 2006 she completed her Foundation Studies in Anthroposophy and in 2011 she graduated from the Teacher Education program. Having at last made the transition from her seventeen year career in Advertising, Laura is thrilled to be working with the children, parents and colleagues of Waldorf Academy

Janet Brock Playschool and Parent and Child Teacher
jbrock@waldorfacademy.org
Janet Brock has a B.A. from Brock University and has worked in a variety of capacities with young children. She has been a drama workshop facilitator for young adults, taught a summer arts program and worked extensively with children in theatre groups.  In 1996 she completed her Waldorf Teacher Training program with the Rudolf Steiner Centre in Thornhill and since then has worked with the Lakeshore Waldorf Kindergarten as a Kindergarten assistant and the Willow School as a lead Kindergarten Teacher.  She worked for several years at Waldorf Academy as a substitute teacher, Kindergarten teacher and class teacher.  Janet left for a few years to start her own family.  This year Janet will be the lead teacher in the Playschool and the Parent and Child Programme.

Lisa Gibson: Childcare Lead Teacher
lgibson@waldorfacademy.org

Lisa has worked at the Waldorf Academy since 1997 as a Nursery Assistant Teacher and  a Kindergarten Assistant Teacher. She also directed the Junior Nursery Programme, an Afternoon Programme for the Lower Grade School, co-teacher with the parent and tot program on Saturdays and a number of day camps offered at Waldorf Academy. She has completed her E.C.E. training, and has attended numerous conferences and workshops on early childhood Waldorf pedagogy over the years.

Prior to teaching, she has a diploma in the fashion apparel industry in which she had worked for thirteen years.  Lisa shares her warmth, calm presence and skills with children and parents alike.

Margo Lee: Childcare Lead Teacher.

Margo Lee is a Childcare Lead Teacher in the Sky Garden.  As an experienced creative educator, Margo brings the childcare centre a balanced approach to teaching early years children.  With an education in yoga instruction, bachelor of education with science and native studies undergrad, she has a “tool box” of creations and offerings.   Margo is passionate and engaged in the Waldorf philosophy and lives a lifestyle in harmony with it’s rhythms.

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Ora Waldman: Childcare Lead Teacher

.Ora Waldman is the Toddler Lead Teacher in our Childcare Centre. Ora is a registered Early Childhood Educator who holds a bachelor of applied arts in ECE and Child and Family studies from Ryerson university. She has worked in various settings with children ranging from age 2 months to 11 years, as well as with mixed age groups. In addition to working with children and their families Ora has studied, taught and worked as a natural medicine practitioner in Israel. Instinctively and naturally Ora holds the qualities that define the Waldorf teacher in the early years. She sees it as a great honour to be caring for and facilitating the learning of young children and to be partnering with their families in that exciting journey. Ora brings great warmth and compassion to the toddler room.

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Anna Hwange: Childcare Assistant Teacher

Yey Eun graduated from Queen’s University with an honours in Kinesiology, focusing on community-based health promotion. After graduation, she moved to Toronto and, with her love for taking care of children, she started volunteering at the Child Care Centre at Waldorf Academy. In the spring of 2011, she began working as a supply teacher and in the following summer she became an assistant teacher in the Morning Star Garden. She is also currently enrolled in Waldorf Foundation Studies and in the part-time Early Childhood Education diploma program at Mothercraft College..

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Bernadette Juico Childcare Assistant Teacher
Bernadette Juico comes to Waldorf Academy with 17 years’ experience working in Childcare and as a lead kindergarten teacher.
She is a Registered Early Childhood Educator and holds a Philippine University Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education.  Bernadette has five grown children and  seven grandchildren of her own.  She brings great warmth, experience and love to the Fairy Garden Pre School room. She is greatly inspired by the Waldorf approach to Early Childhood and is very happy to be part of the Childcare staff.

The Class Teacher

Children learn best if they love their teacher. When children enter Grade 1 in the Waldorf School, they meet the person, who ideally, will teach them the core curriculum for the next eight years. The relationship between teacher and child is constantly evolving and deepening, and provides a continuity often lacking today. Mutual trust and confidence allows the development of an authority that is not arbitrary and to which children respond without aggression or resentment. In this way, parents and teachers can work together over long periods of time, orchestrating their efforts to meet the changing needs of the child.

D’Arcy Colby: Grade One Teacher
dcolby@waldorfacademy.org
D’Arcy has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from York University. Enchanted by vivid childhood recollections of the Toronto Waldorf School with its contemplative beauty, and needing a change in focus, she decided to become a Waldorf Teacher.
She attained her Waldorf Teachers Certificate at the Rudolph Steiner Centre in
Thornhill before moving to Vancouver where she earned a Bachelor of Education from the University of British Columbia and taught for six years at the Vancouver Waldorf School. In 2007 she moved back to Ontario and taught for three years at the Toronto Waldorf School. After a wonderful year long hiatus from teaching, she now joins us refreshed and rejuvenated in the heart of the city, at Waldorf Academy.
D’Arcy is a certified yoga teacher in the Ashthanga tradition. She has specialized in teaching games, movement, and music in the lower grades. Her students will be enriched by her warmth, enthusiasm, and joy.

Olivia Hanna: Grade Two Teacher
ohanna@waldorfacademy.org
Olivia holds a B.A. from the University of Guelph and a Diploma in Rudolf Steiner Education from Taruna College in New Zealand. Olivia has worked extensively with children in diverse settings over the past 14 years, including teaching a wide variety of subjects in Grades 1 through 8 as a Substitute Teacher at the Toronto Waldorf School in 2005 and 2007. She also attended the Toronto Waldorf School as a student from Kindergarten to Grade 12, and as a alumna, she brings with her a wealth of practical experience and a deep passion for Waldorf Education. Olivia has traveled in Africa, Europe, New Zealand and North America and will draw on her encounters with other cultures to bring the richness of the Waldorf curriculum alive, and to inspire a sense of exploration and curiosity in her students. Olivia joined the school in February 2010 as an Assistant Kindergarten Teacher. In 2010/11 she joined the Grade School faculty in September 2010 as the Grade One Teacher. She looks forward to sharing her love of math, language, art, music, storytelling and movement with her class!

Ena Bruce : Grade Three Teacher
ebruce@waldorfacademy.org
When Ena started as the Grade One Teacher in 2004 , she brought with her over twenty-two years of Waldorf experience. She worked as a Kindergarten Teacher at  the Toronto Waldorf School and the Edge Hill Country Waldorf School as well as an administrator at the Toronto Waldorf School. She received her Waldorf Teacher Training Certificate from the Rudolf Steiner Centre in Toronto in 1996, and her Waldorf Early Childhood Certificate from the Waldorf Institute in 1982.  She holds a certificate in Drama from Queen’s University and a certificate in Curative Education from Mercy College.  Ena’s knowledge and gift for storytelling make her a valued member of the  faculty.

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Dean Husseini: Grade Four Teacher
dhusseini@waldorfacademy.org

Dean joins us from the Chicago Waldorf School where he was a class teacher for the five years.  Dean joined Waldorf Acadmey as the Grade One teacher in 2008. He completed his teacher training at the Rudolf Steiner Centre in Thornhill in 2003 and his Foundation studies in 2002.  He also holds an M.A. in Holistic and Aesthetic Education, and a B.A. in History from the University of Toronto.  His passion for teaching began in 1998 when he assisted at Highview Elementary School in the grade three class, and continued in 2000 at Deer Park Elementary school where he was an educator of the Peace curriculum for grades five and six.  Dean’s extracurricular activities included being an active member of the College of Teachers, Board of Trustees committee, and other committees at the Chicago Waldorf School.

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Leslie Moffitt:Grade Five/Six Teacher
lmoffitt@waldorfacademy.org
Lesley holds a diploma in social work and a certificate in crisis intervention with children.  In this capacity she has worked primarily in therapeutic settings with children.  Leslie designed and implemented the biodynamic gardening program at the Toronto Waldorf School over a three year period and has worked with all the grades.  She has studied the Grade One to Twelve biodynamic gardening program at Sunbridge College in Spring Valley, NY based on Steiner’s pedagogical principles and was a member of the Toronto Waldorf School Therapeutic Circle.

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Robert Teuwen: Grade Seven Teacher, Woodwork Teacher
rteuwen@waldorfacademy.org
Robert joined Waldorf Academy in 1994 as a class teacher and has graduated Grade Eight classes in 1999, 2002, 2006 and 2009. He was home schooled following the Waldorf curriculum.  He rejoined his original class for high school, graduating in 1984 from The Toronto Waldorf School.  Robert went on to obtain a degree in Physics and Philosophy at the University of Toronto.  In 1993 he became the Grade Eight class teacher at The Toronto Waldorf School. Truly gifted at inspiring individual development in children, Robert’s passion for science, the environment, and sailing on the open seas are irresistibly engaging for all students.  This year Robert will turn his attention to the Grade Seven class.

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Karanvir Singh: Grade Eight Teacher
ksingh@waldorfacademy.org

Karanvir graduated from the Waldorf teacher training program at the Rudolf Steiner Centre in 2008 at which time he joined us as the Grade One class assistant. In November of 2007 Karanvir received his Bachelor of Fine Art at the OCAD University in Toronto, Ontario.  Karanvir grew up in India on his grandparent’s farm and moved to Canada in 1988 with his parents. Growing up in Mississauga he developed a great interest in visual arts, education and sports. In his early education he was part of a student core group selected to act as substitutes for high school teachers. He also coached hockey for six years with children ranging from four to twelve years old and is an avid soccer player.

Sheila Anderson-Masse: French and English Teacher
sanderson-masse@waldorfacademy.org
Sheila Anderson-Masse received her B.A. in 1984 after studying English, Philosophy and Film at the University of Toronto.  While in Paris, France, Sheila earned her Masters in Comparative Literature.  In 1992, Sheila added a Teacher’s Training Certificate after which she became a High School Teacher of English and French.  In 1997, Sheila traveled back to France with her family where she became very involved with Waldorf education.  Upon her return to Toronto in 2002, Sheila taught English and French to  Middle School students.  Sheila was a Grade School teacher for a little over two years  as well.  Sheila also works as the Teacher Development Manager, and sits on the Manager’s Circle.

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Jennifer Betty French Teacher
jbetty@waldorfacademy.org
Jennifer joined our school in 2001 as a French teacher.  In 1990 she received a B.A. majoring in both French and Physical and Health Education and subsequently in 1992 her B. Ed. from Queen’s University.  She also holds a Certificate in foreign language teaching from WICE in Paris, France.  Jennifer also has a diploma in reflexology and is also a qualified Yoga teacher.  She has an extensive teaching background working with both adults and children in a variety of settings.

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Peg Evans: Music Teacher
pevans@waldorfacademy.org
Peg Evans has a rich and varied background as a teacher and musician.  She has a Bachelor of Music Degree (Music Performance) from the University of Alberta and a B. Ed. degree from Brock University.  Following her formal education, Peg taught in a wide variety of settings both in vocal technique and performance and sang as a soloist.  She is currently a member of the Canadian Opera Company Chorus. She also conducted postgraduate training at the Banff Centre for the Arts and has attended several conferences in Waldorf music education.

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Hanna Peltoniemi-Fam: Grade 1 and 2 Music Teacher

Stacey Greger: Eurythmy Teacher and Extra Curricular Sports Coach
sgreger@waldorfacademy.org

Stacey Greger teaches Eurythmy from the Kindergarten through Grade Eight.  She joined the Alan Howard Waldorf School in 1993 after completing her Eurythmy studies at the Eurythmy School, Peredur Centre for the Arts in Sussex, England. Before studying Eurythmy, she spent one year as an Assistant in the Nursery Programme at the Rudolf Steiner School in New York City.  In 1986 she obtained her B.S. degree in Education from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.  Stacey rejoined us in 2004 after a one-year leave of absence, which she spent at the Nelson Waldorf School in Nelson, BC.  She has also recently completed her course work at the Gestalt Institute of Toronto where she trained as a therapist and group facilitator.Stacey currently serves as the Social Health and Discipline Manager and in the past has been a faculty chair, long standing Board Representative, and member of the HR committee.  She has also happily served as basketball coach for the Middle School girls sports teams.

Janet Hendershot: Therapeutic/Remedial Teacher
jhendershot@waldorfacademy.org
Janet joined the Faculty eight years ago as our Curative/Remedial teacher.  In addition to work based on The Extra Lesson which is done with individual children and small groups of children, she is involved with the reading programme for Grades Two, Three, and Four and may work academically with small groups of students from higher grades. She assesses children as they enter the school to contribute to knowledge about the best way to support a student’s education.  She received her B.A. in Fine Arts from York University. Prior to this she had received her Teacher’s Training Certificate for Public School and is currently a member of the Ontario College of Teachers qualified to teach Kindergarten through Grade Ten. She completed the Foundation Studies at the Rudolf Steiner Centre in Toronto in 1989; completed Level One, Reading from the University of Toronto in 1990; received a Diploma in curative/remedial education from the Rudolf Steiner College in Sacramento, California in 1996; and completed Level One, Special Education from York University in 2005.   Janet also serves as the Student Assessment Manager, and sits on the Manager’s Circle.

Yasmeen Mamdani:Therapeutic/Remedial Teacher
ymamdani@waldorfacademy.org
Yasmeen has a B.A. from the University of British Columbia and a B.Ed. from Queen’s University. She is a graduate of the Waldorf teacher training education program at the Rudolf Steiner Centre, Toronto. Yasmeen began her Waldorf teaching career at the Toronto Waldorf School in 2000. In 2010 she completed the HEART training and since then she have developing a private remedial practice in Richmond Hill. Yasmeen joins Therapeutic Remedial team on a part time basis to work primarily with middle school children.

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Ryan McCombe: Sports Coach, Music/Eurythmy Accompanist, Events Coordinator/Site Mgmt
rmccombe@waldorfacademy.org

A talented musician, coach and events organizer, Ryan has been with us for five years and will be continuing his role in our Development Committee in addition to his other duties. With a great sense of humour and a gift for inspiring children, Ryan plays a significant role in community music and has helped to transform extracurricular sports. He is also the Eurythmy accompanist.  Ryan cares for and organizes our German Volunteers ensuring they have a wonderful experience at our school.

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Margot Turner : Handwork and German Teacher
mturner@waldorfacademy.org
Margot joined Waldorf Academy in September 1995 as the German Specialist. In 2005 she became the Grade Seven Teacher while continuing to teach Handwork and German to Grade School children.  Margot Turner studied English, Geography and Economics at the Pedagogical Academy in Salzburg, Austria.  For three years she taught English, geography and economics, music, shorthand and physical education in Grades Five through Eight in Salzburg.  She has studied at York University and at the Faculty of Education where her most recent course was an in-service program for instructors of international languages.  Having started her career teaching English as a second language in Austria, she more recently has been employed with the Deutsche Sprachschule Metro Toronto teaching German as a second language.  She is also a snowboard instructor.  Margot provides an energetic and positive role model of many talents for the children.

Lucia Amaral: Childcare Supervisor
lamaral@waldorfacademy.org

Lucia has worked as a pre-school teacher for fourteen years and worked for part of that time as assistant supervisor. She holds her ECE diploma from George Brown College and has completed two years at Ryerson towards her B.A. in Early Childhood Education. Lucia is the mother of two boys and has been fortunate to spend the last few years at home with them.  She appreciates animals and has a lizard, two cats, a fish and rabbit living with her.  Lucia has a life long love for learning and looks forward to embracing the Waldorf curriculum which is close to her heart.

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Sara Anderson: Enrollment Manager
sanderson@waldorfacademy.org
A graduate of Toronto Waldorf School, Sara has been involved in the Waldorf community her whole life, first as a student and later as a French and English teacher. Most recently, Sara has worked as the TWS Alumni/ae Coordinator where she developed programming, organized and hosted events, and managed the contact database. Sara has also been an ESL instructor in the private corporate sector, at the University of Toronto, and at the Department of National Defense’s Partnership for Peace Program. She holds a B.A. in Linguistics from McGill University, a B.Ed. from the University of Toronto and a M.Ed. in Second Language Education from OISE, U of T. She has been a parent at WA since 2004 and is very happy in her role at the school.

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Laurie Cooke: Business Operations Assistant
lcooke@waldorfacademy.org
Laurie Cooke joined the office staff  as Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant in 1999.  Prior to that she was a compensation analyst and payroll manager for Olivetti Canada for ten years and a Legislative Assistant at Queen’s Park. She also worked as a bookkeeper at the Worker’s Health and Safety Centre in Toronto. Since then Laurie has developed over nine years of experience in managing payroll, contracts management, and bookkeeping. In addition, she has played a key role in helping with facilities management and carries a great deal of the history of the school. As such, she provides valuable support to special events at Waldorf Academy.  Laurie has also been a parent in the school while her daughter attended from Nursery to Grade Eight  graduating in June of 2006.

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Jennifer Deathe - Marketing Manager
jdeathe@waldorfacademy.org
Jennifer Deathe joined the school in March 2009. She has worked in film as an assistant director since 1992 and holds a B.A. in English and Political Science from Trinity College, University of Toronto. She has traveled extensively, taught at Tokyo Pacific Business School, was part of Youth To Everest, a campaign to clean up used oxygen tanks left at Everest basecamp and provide solar heating to tourist lodges and HOST, an organization for Refugees. She was co-chair of the Community Council, on various task groups, and co-organizer of the Conference on Play. Her younger sisters are graduates from London Waldorf School and her two children attend the school.

Peter Griffin : Facilitator
pgriffin@waldorfacademy.org
Peter joined the school in January 2009 as interim Facilitator.  Peter is a retired public school principal and has been involved with the teaching and learning of children since 1971.  He last retired in 2006 and then spent two years being trained as a family mediator.  He has a Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling.  Peter has been involved in the Arica School of Knowledge since 1974 and is an elected member of the Ethics Council of Arica.  He returns this year as the Facilitator.

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Siobhan Hughes Staffing Manager & Self-study committee chair
As staffing manager, Siobhan assists carries the overall vision of staffing requirements, prepares the timetable, works with the HR committee as well as managing human resources. She holds an honours B.A. in Peace and Conflict Studies and is a trained mediator. Siobhan has worked for several years in human resources, is a member of the Human Resources Professional Association. She has worked extensively in administration including three years as the registrar at the Rudolf Steiner Centre in Thornhill. She was born into a Waldorf family (Alan Howard was her godfather), is a graduate of the Toronto Waldorf School and brings a practical understanding of Waldorf principles. Siobhan is doing the spacial dynamics training and is on the board of the biodynamic farming and gardening association of Ontario. She will continue as one of the schools AWSNA delegates.

Krisinda Valenciuk : Front Line Administrative Coordinator
kvalenciuk@waldorfacademy.org

Krisinda Valenciuk began with the Waldorf Academy in 2003. She taught as a class teacher for seven years and thoroughly enjoyed bringing the curriculum to life for the children. She completed her teacher training at the Rudolf Steiner Centre in Thornhill in 2003 and Foundation Studies in Anthroposophy in 2002 and has also attended annual intensives focused on various areas of the Waldorf Curriculum and Administration. Krisinda has been a member of the Board and Therapeutic Remedial Committee, taught Kindergarten and the Middle School Art Program as well as coached the sports teams. Krisinda’s love of Waldorf Education and diverse experience within the school has made her well suited to join the administration team where she has conducted the tours for our Childcare Centre this year and will continue as the Front Line Administrative Coordinator.

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Angelo Zaccheo: Business Operations Manager
azaccheo@waldorfacademy.org
Angelo Zaccheo, B. Comm. (Hons), C.A. – Business Operations Manager
Angelo joined the school in January 2011. He comes to the school with over 40 years of senior financial corporate experience. His recent experience includes 4 years as Director of Finance and Operations at a Tier 1 independent school. Angelo enjoys his weekends at his house up north and can be found playing tennis or curling in the early morning or after work. He is involved as a volunteer at Bridgepoint Hospital and is very comfortable and happy to work in a school environment.