Early Childhood & Kindergarten
Ms. Tiffany M
Tiffany resides in the magical Sonoran Desert with her husband, four children, and lots of animals. She completed her LifeWays Early Childhood Certificate in Phoenix, AZ in March 2018 while serving as both the Administrative Assistant and cook. She has worked as both a Lead Teacher and an Assistant Teacher in a Waldorf Kindergarten and been the Lead Teacher and Director for a robust Parent & Child program serving families with children birth-five.
Tiffany also has a degree in business finance, has completed the Mothering Arts postpartum training and a number of online trainings with LifeWays North America where she also serves as a Student Services Director for the Early Childhood Fundamentals course.
She has had a lifelong dream to work with young children. She discovered Waldorf Education shortly after her first child was born which inspired her to start a homeschool co-op group that began by celebrating festivals and has also had an in-home Waldorf Childcare program. She is fulfilling her dream of bring life-changing Waldorf Education and parenting support to families.
Class 1
Ms. Kristi
Kristi grew up in Northern California, down the road from the Sacramento Waldorf School and Rudolf Steiner College where she would later attend training and receive her Waldorf teaching certificate and MEd with Waldorf Emphasis. In college she studied English and wrote for UC Santa Barbara's award winning Daily Nexus. She has published fiction as well as written for the Waldorf magazine Renewal. She earned a teaching credential from California and taught traditionally underserved students while pursuing her Waldorf certificate. After graduating from Rudolf Steiner College, she joined the high school faculty at the Waldorf School of San Diego. Then, she picked up a class at Willow Tree as well as taught handwork, taught and coordinated the distance learning program at the Waldorf School of Orange County and also worked in their administration. She is a student in the Seminary of the Christian Community of North America where she is continuing her study of Rudolf Steiner's teachings. This is her 20th year as an educator.
Class 2
Ms. Daniela
Daniela is excited to join Seasons of Seven as Grade 3 Class Teacher. She has had the blessing to journey through the waters of both, homeschooling her son and teaching in Waldorf School classrooms. Her passion for education carried on the wings of goodness, beauty and truth continually moves her to strive to create, explore, and work with students and families inspired by Waldorf education. Daniela's work and studies are continually inspired by her deep interest in the healing aspects of education and the potential for human transformation which can be unlocked through compassionate communication, heartfelt connections, and a deepened understanding of the human being and child development. Her experience spans the homeschool setting, classroom setting, as well as virtual classroom settings. In her free time, Daniela loves to travel and explore places in Nature with her family, meet new friends, make fiber art and craft projects as gifts, create and guide meditation journeys, study healing plant properties, read works of new ad old authors, read fairy tales from around the world, listen to music, and spend time with friends. She is excited to meet you in her Seasons of Seven Virtual Classroom soon! Daniela has completed the Waldorf Teacher Certification program with a focus on Grades 1 through 8 at Rudolf Steiner College in California and has been actively teaching in Waldorf school classrooms since 2011. Over the years of serving in Holistic Lifestyle and Waldorf Education settings, Daniela has served as a class teacher, subject teacher, meditation teacher and guide, parent educator, and lecture/workshop presenter a wide array of various subjects in the realm of a holistic lifestyle and creative living skills. She holds a Ph.D. in Traditional Naturopathy, an MS in Natural Health, a Bachelor’s in Business Marketing, and continually devotes time and resources to professional development and further studies in the realm of the healing aspects of education. On her path of continued professional development, Daniela has completed the first year of the certification program focused on Education Support and Healing Education with the Association for Healing Education in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She is excited to continue those studies in the near future.
Class 3
Mr. Siepker
Good day. My name is Gerhard Siepker. I am a South African Waldorf Teacher. I live in the beautiful coastal province of Kwa -Zulu Natal. I am a father to three beautiful children: James 16, Anna 14 and Sophia Rose 10. My wife Bridgette is also a Waldorf teacher and we both work at the Roseway Waldorf school. I have had the privilege to experience all aspects of the Waldorf school curriculum. I have taught from first grade to the conclusion in grade 7. During this time I have attended conferences and I have been guided and mentored by amazing insightful individuals. Waldorf education inspires me daily. To see a vibrant curriculum awaken the thinking, feeling and will within a child is truly a remarkable experience. I am inspired by the movement, the stories, the approach to science and Mathematics and the arts within the Waldorf movement. I have had more than 15 years Waldorf teaching experience and I feel that I learn every day along with the children that I teach. I believe in a class room filled with good humor and laughter. This enables us to do the work needed for our times. The Waldorf curriculum forges strong work ethic and a thinking mind. Rhythm and healthy routine encourages balance and clear thought. In my private life ,my family and I spent many hours at the beach as we are avid body boarders and swimmers. We love camping and it brings us closer as a family. My other interests included: beekeeping, knife forging, weight training, cooking and film.
Class 4
Ms. Daniels
Daniela is excited to join Seasons of Seven as Grade 3 Class Teacher. She has had the blessing to journey through the waters of both, homeschooling her son and teaching in Waldorf School classrooms. Her passion for education carried on the wings of goodness, beauty and truth continually moves her to strive to create, explore, and work with students and families inspired by Waldorf education. Daniela's work and studies are continually inspired by her deep interest in the healing aspects of education and the potential for human transformation which can be unlocked through compassionate communication, heartfelt connections, and a deepened understanding of the human being and child development. Her experience spans the homeschool setting, classroom setting, as well as virtual classroom settings. In her free time, Daniela loves to travel and explore places in Nature with her family, meet new friends, make fiber art and craft projects as gifts, create and guide meditation journeys, study healing plant properties, read works of new ad old authors, read fairy tales from around the world, listen to music, and spend time with friends. She is excited to meet you in her Seasons of Seven Virtual Classroom soon! Daniela has completed the Waldorf Teacher Certification program with a focus on Grades 1 through 8 at Rudolf Steiner College in California and has been actively teaching in Waldorf school classrooms since 2011. Over the years of serving in Holistic Lifestyle and Waldorf Education settings, Daniela has served as a class teacher, subject teacher, meditation teacher and guide, parent educator, and lecture/workshop presenter a wide array of various subjects in the realm of a holistic lifestyle and creative living skills. She holds a Ph.D. in Traditional Naturopathy, an MS in Natural Health, a Bachelor’s in Business Marketing, and continually devotes time and resources to professional development and further studies in the realm of the healing aspects of education. On her path of continued professional development, Daniela has completed the first year of the certification program focused on Education Support and Healing Education with the Association for Healing Education in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She is excited to continue those studies in the near future.
Class 5
Ms. Andrea
Continuing her life-long interest in education, Andrea became involved in the Waldorf world when her son was in preschool. Since then she has wholly embraced these nurturing ways, becoming a teacher to not only her own child, now entering 4th grade, but to many others at the local Waldorf homeschool co-op, where she has taught for the past three years and is valued for her enthusiasm and hands-on approach.
“I’m passionate about bringing the material to life, in an imaginative, heart-based way,” says Andrea, “and working with children is deeply rewarding.”
Andrea earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, San Diego and spent the bulk of her professional career developing educational programs in the biomedical field.
A six-time marathon runner, she now spends her free time cooking, tending to a permaculture food forest, and practicing the art of meditation.
Class 6
Mrs. Siepker
My name is Bridgette Siepker . I am very excited to begin this adventure in supporting parents to bring the gift of Waldorf Education to their children. I live in the beautiful province of Kwa -Zulu Natal in South Africa with my husband and three children. My husband and I currently teach at the Roseway Waldorf School and our children have attended the school since Kindergarten.
I have been a Waldorf Teacher for the past twenty years and I have had the privilege of teaching children throughout the primary and the high school. The treasures hidden within our unique curriculum, are a constant source of inspiration to me. I am constantly amazed at the response of the children, as their fundamental needs, on every level are met day after day by this wonderful education. I am an aspiring runner and I have recently completed my first 21 km half marathon! I have a very keen interest in all crafts but book binding in particular is close to my heart. Our family spend many hours outdoors and enjoy camping and in particular time on our beautiful beaches.
My favorite time of the day is when I am able to find to find a quiet moment on my verandah with a good cup of tea and a better book!
Class 7
Ms. Kristi
Kristi grew up in Northern California, down the road from the Sacramento Waldorf School and Rudolf Steiner College where she would later attend training and receive her Waldorf teaching certificate and MEd with Waldorf Emphasis. In college she studied English and wrote for UC Santa Barbara's award winning Daily Nexus. She has published fiction as well as written for the Waldorf magazine Renewal. She earned a teaching credential from California and taught traditionally underserved students while pursuing her Waldorf certificate. After graduating from Rudolf Steiner College, she joined the high school faculty at the Waldorf School of San Diego. Then, she picked up a class at Willow Tree as well as taught handwork, taught and coordinated the distance learning program at the Waldorf School of Orange County and also worked in their administration. She is a student in the Seminary of the Christian Community of North America where she is continuing her study of Rudolf Steiner's teachings. This is her 20th year as an educator.
Class 8
Mrs. Jaia Jenkins
I grew up in rural Hawaii, and from a young age appreciated the rich wealth of natural beauty around me. My love for gardening, water sports, hiking, and camping began at the earliest of ages. I was homeschooled until the age of 10, and the idea that the opportunity for learning is all around me is a deeply instilled part of who I am. When I was in fifth grade, my family moved across the island so that my brothers and I could attend a Waldorf school, and my Mom could be a Waldorf teacher. I am what my colleagues affectionately refer to as a Waldorf “lifer”.
I moved to Portland, Oregon to attend college, where I fell in love with my husband and the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. I graduated from Lewis and Clark College with a BA in International Relations before returning to my true passion, working with children. I pursued a Master’s in Elementary Education, but upon graduation realized my real desire was to become a Waldorf teacher. I began my journey as a class teacher in 2011. I have taught at Malamalama Waldorf School and Micha-el School. I hold a teaching certificate from the Micha-el Institute.
After graduating my Eighth Grade class at Micha-el School in 2019, I took the next class of Eighth Graders, and I am excited to return to teach Eighth Grade for the third time in three years! Eighth Grade is a truly exciting time, where the intellect is beginning to blossom, and a whole new world of possibility lies before the students.
I am thrilled to be a part of this new initiative to bring Waldorf Education to those that might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience it. I am overjoyed that I can continue teaching, while having the flexibility to live in a more rural setting. I cannot wait to meet my new students and their families, even if it is virtually!
High School Science
Ms. Vidhya
My name is Vidhya Aravamuthan. I homeschool my children and I teach at the Seasons of Seven Virtual school. I received K-8 Waldorf teacher training from Waldorf institute of Southern California. I hold a Masters in Engineering Science and Bioengineering. I am trained in Indian Classical vocal music. I love to tell stories, sing, cook, read, travel and ponder about life's mysteries. And, I love to find newer and newer ways to share what I love to do.
Teaching children in a holistic way - to their head, heart and hands is very satisfying to me. Children of today are our future. Hence, I believe my life energy is well spent when I can do my little part of nourishing the thinking, feeling and willing spheres of the child. We do this in waldorf education by a well thought out curriculum, by seamlessly bringing in art, music, movement, handwork along with the curriculum and, by strengthening the relationship between the teacher and the student.
Music
Mr. Mark
Hello! I’m Mark, and teaching music is one of my favorite things. I’ve been a professional performer (singer, musician, actor...) for most of my life. Still am. But around twenty-some years ago, when my own kids were little, I began to be interested in sharing my creative spark in a different way: through teaching. And I found such joy in sharing that spark that to this day it continues to burn bright. I am a certified Orff-Schulwerk music educator. I’m Waldorf trained -- my own kids were homeschooled Waldorf-style and went on to Waldorf schools -- and I spent several years as a Waldorf Kindy Teacher and then a Class Teacher for grades 5-6. I’ve taught music, acting, improvisation, Shakespeare, dramatic literature and more, to humans of all ages, from toddlers to octogenarians. (So ok, technically I guess that’s “most ages” not “all ages”... but you get the idea ....) I’m excitedly looking forward to meeting all of the Seasons of Seven families.
Handwork
Ms. Maggie
Margaret and her family live in Holland, Michigan along the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan where they love hiking and spending time at the beach. She has been homeschooling her three children for several years, using the Waldorf philosophy. Margaret's passion for handwork and fiber arts was instilled in her at a young age when her grandmother taught her to knit and crochet. She has since always had a project in hand. In 2014, Margaret began making Waldorf dolls and as the owner of Poppenhuis she now writes patterns and tutorials to teach others to make dolls. Margaret has attended Taproot Teacher Trainings and completed Waldorf Essentials Training Courses. As handwork teacher, Margaret hopes to spark a passion for handwork in children and inspire them to create beautiful works of art.
Eurythmy Inspired Movement
Ms. Tiffany C
Hello and warm greetings from South Carolina in the Unites States! My name is Tiffany Conary. I am a Waldorf homeschooling mom of seven. Two of my children are grown and left the nest, four are currently being homeschooled, and one is preschool age, but keeping up with everything her brothers and sisters are doing! I am going to be the Movement Teacher this year for Seasons of Seven. I am very excited and so eager to get to know every one of my students and their families. For the past 4 years I have been doing eurythmy movement, with multiple ages and stages, in my homeschool co-op group. This is something I enjoy doing immensely! It is interesting to see what works and what doesn’t at each stage of life. I am currently working on a clear and understandable homeschool eurythmy curriculum since there is a great need for eurythmy in the home. Waldorf education is beautiful and wonderful but would not be complete without eurythmy. That is why I feel it is my call to bring eurythmy to as many homeschooling families as I possibly can. Seasons of Seven is a lovely way to provide a Waldorf education to those wanting to stay at home. YOU too should have the opportunity to do the engaging art of eurythmy as well. I am so excited to work with the younger ones and get those little bodies moving in a way that will encourage their speech process, prepare them for reading and writing, and connect their physical and etheric bodies! I am equally excited to work with the older ones to help them feel comfortable in their bodies, express the feelings they cannot with words, and to bring them into the thinking stage of life. I look forward to this year and look forward to working with you!
American Sign Language
Ms. Rebecca
Hello to you wherever you are in this enchanting world!
My name is Mrs. Rebecca, and I am a homeschooling mother of two children in kindergarten and first grade. I have a deep-set love of nature and the outdoors and try and bring this magic to as many American Sign Language (ASL) classes as I can. My family and I live in the wondrous and majestic country of Alaska, USA. By day I homeschool my two children, mid-day I train with the search and rescue team with my dog Sherlock, and in the evening, I am here available to you.
Some of my favorite things outside of family and hiking are: eating ice cream sundaes, jokes, playing card games such as blink and learning to work a farm. As you attend my class learning stories, poems, alliterations, and songs, I hope you can feel the excitement of learning ASL. It's a beautiful language, and one that can open many doors to seeing the world from a different perspective. The soundless world is not silent!
I went to school at Johnson State College in Vermont, USA. I graduated with a bachelors in education and a second bachelors in psychology. I also have a TESOL (teaching English as a second language) 120-hour certificate. I have taught ASL since 2009, and have been an English as a second or other language instructor for the last 4 years. I look forward to meeting you and getting to know what your favorite things are!
French
Ms. Sandrine
Hello from France!
My name is Sandrine, I am French and I live in the city of Lyon (a big city in the east of France, in a wonderful region close to the Alps and Provence).
I started my career as a communication officer, but very quickly I felt strongly the call to teach (a childhood dream) so I quit my job to start Steiner-Waldorf teacher training. This was a life-changing training for me, where I discovered the deep joy of working with my hands, painting, modelling, drawing, and of creating imaginative content, while focusing on inner work.
2 years into my training, I embarked on a marvellous journey : being a class teacher. For 5 years, every day at school, with my 30 students was a delight : discovering with them the wonder and richness of the Waldorf curriculum, making up creative content that suits their developmental needs, seeing them grow, and working with parents as partners on their child's journey.
I was very happy with my job but a new adventure was waiting for me : motherhood. For one year now, I've discovered the happiness of being a parent. And now, thanks to Seasons of Sevens, I have this opportunity to go back to teaching while still being a full-time mom!
I will be happy to introduce my mother tongue to your children.