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<strong>AWSNA</strong><br />
<strong>List</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mentors</strong>, <strong>Evaluators</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Experienced</strong> <strong>Teachers</strong> available to<br />
schools 2010-11<br />
(This list is compiled annually <strong>and</strong> updated throughout the<br />
year. Each person listed was recommneded by a colleague.<br />
This is a contact list only. <strong>AWSNA</strong> makes no claim to the<br />
accuracy <strong>of</strong> the information provided to us, to the<br />
qualifications <strong>of</strong> any individual on this list <strong>and</strong> cannot<br />
recommend anyone on this list. Each school is responsible<br />
for checking references <strong>and</strong> determining the suitability <strong>of</strong> a<br />
teacher for mentoring, evaluation <strong>and</strong> teaching blocks.<br />
<strong>AWSNA</strong> has made every attempt to make sure that this<br />
information is current <strong>and</strong> accurate.)<br />
Anna Rainville<br />
Waldorf School <strong>of</strong> the Peninsula<br />
Area: Mentoring, Teaching. (Paid work.)<br />
408-872-1456<br />
annarainville@aol.com<br />
Years <strong>of</strong> Experience: 31<br />
Expertise: Teacher Education, Early Childhood <strong>and</strong><br />
Grades, Singing games.<br />
References: Stephanie Rynas, WSP Administrator: 650-<br />
948-8433. Arline Monks, RSC’s Public School Institute: 916-<br />
961-8727.<br />
Colin Price<br />
West Coast Institute, British Columbia<br />
Area: Mentoring, Evaluating, Advising.<br />
250-861-8661 Home - 250-863-8661 Cell<br />
info@songbirdpress.biz<br />
Years <strong>of</strong> Experience: 36<br />
Expertise: Taught in Engl<strong>and</strong>, US <strong>and</strong> Canada. Grades 1-<br />
8, three times. Form Drawing, Shadow Drawing <strong>and</strong> Shadow<br />
Projection, Song Writing, Music.<br />
References: Byron Miki, Chair B <strong>of</strong> T, Kelowna WS: 250-<br />
764-8769, byron@kelownahypnotherapy.com <strong>and</strong> Elisabeth<br />
Wilby, Vancouver WS: 604-988-9652, wilbp@yahoo.ca<br />
Diane Walters<br />
At Large<br />
Area: Mentoring, Evaluating, Speaking Engagements.<br />
250-354-1228<br />
dianew77@gmail.com<br />
www.dianewalters.com<br />
Years <strong>of</strong> Experience: 20<br />
Expertise: Taught in Nelson, BC, Toronto, Ontario,<br />
S<strong>and</strong>point Idaho, <strong>and</strong> Sante Fe, NM. Holds Waldorf,<br />
Biodynamic <strong>and</strong> Social Therapy Certificates, PSC Member.<br />
Graduate Degree from the Barfeild School <strong>of</strong> Contemplative<br />
Studies with a focus on the middle school. Class Teaching.<br />
Middle School research/development, mentoring (working<br />
with 3 full school faculties). Clay/stone sculpture. BC<br />
Independent Teacher Certification. Currently teaches high<br />
school in Nelson, BC.<br />
References: Kathy Brunetta, CWS (Calgary). Todd Royer<br />
Toronto WS: 905-881-1611.<br />
Janet Allison<br />
At Large. Based in Portl<strong>and</strong>, Oregon.<br />
Area: Teacher <strong>and</strong> Program Observations <strong>and</strong><br />
Evaluations. Communication <strong>and</strong> classroom<br />
management skills. Parent education. Substitute<br />
teaching.<br />
541-601-6902<br />
janet_allison@comcast.net<br />
Years <strong>of</strong> Experience: 17<br />
Expertise: Class teacher. Communication skills trainer.<br />
Author: "Boys Alive! Bring Out Their Best". What boys need<br />
to succeed at school <strong>and</strong> home including gender intellgience<br />
<strong>and</strong> brain differences. Parent education: Boys Alive!<br />
workshop <strong>and</strong> talks; Temperaments; Working with your class<br />
teacher. Have worked with Waldorf charter schools too.<br />
References: Catherine Razi, Administrator, Siskiyou<br />
School, Ashl<strong>and</strong>, OR: 541-531-3893. Elizabeth Nugent,<br />
Administrator, Cedarwood WS, Portl<strong>and</strong>, OR: 503-245-1477.<br />
Jeanie Elliott<br />
At Large, located in Santa Cruz<br />
Area: HS Evaluating, Mentoring, possible Block<br />
Teaching, Teacher Training; Parent Education on<br />
Adolescence.<br />
831-421-0420<br />
jelliott@saber.net<br />
Years <strong>of</strong> Experience: 18 Waldorf, 38 total Teaching.<br />
Expertise: High School: High school teacher evaluations at<br />
Highl<strong>and</strong> Hall High School 2009-2010. Currently teaching at<br />
Camphill CA Seminar for Social Therapy <strong>and</strong> at The Center<br />
for Educational Renewal in Santa Rosa, CA. Taught Main<br />
Lesson Blocks in: Mythology, History Through Art, Geology,<br />
The Iliad <strong>and</strong> Odyssey, Poetry, esp the Romantics, Rome to<br />
the Reformation. Taught Writing, Grammar, Literature-all four<br />
levels track classes, Creative Writing elective. Trained<br />
Grades teacher, taught a few blocks. Substituted 7th-8th.<br />
Speak: French, German. Taught English, third language (in<br />
Switzerl<strong>and</strong>, lived 20 yrs), mentor language. Work w/adults.<br />
Enrollment Coordinator.<br />
References: Joan Calderara: jcalderara@awsna.org,<br />
David Weber: davidweber@earthlink.net, Susan Goldstein:<br />
susangoldstein@yahoo.com, Don Basmajian:<br />
waldorfcircus@sbcglobal.net, Amy Onelum:<br />
aonelum@highl<strong>and</strong>hall.org, Ronald Sanchez:<br />
onat@camphillca.org<br />
Kathy Brunetta<br />
Calgary Waldorf School<br />
Area: Mentoring, Evaluating.<br />
604-264-1525<br />
403-287-1868 X150<br />
k.brunetta@calgarywaldorf.org<br />
Years <strong>of</strong> Experience: teaching in Waldorf since 1985.<br />
Expertise: Class teacher, high school English, teacher<br />
education. Accreditation Visit Support, Teacher Evaluations<br />
References: Judy Lucas, Karl Johnson
Monica L<strong>and</strong>er<br />
Three Cedars Waldorf School<br />
Area: Mentoring, Evaluating, Administration.<br />
425-501-4010<br />
dean@threecedars.org<br />
monical<strong>and</strong>er@verizon.net<br />
Years <strong>of</strong> Experience: 31<br />
Expertise: Class teaching, Spatial Dynamics, Adult<br />
education, mentoring, evaluation, group work,<br />
foundations in Waldorf education.<br />
References:<br />
Paula Van den Broek<br />
Area: Mentoring, Teaching, Accreditation team<br />
member.<br />
The Waldorf School <strong>of</strong> Lexington<br />
781-325-1218<br />
broek@comcast.net<br />
Years <strong>of</strong> Experience: 13 (3 in the Netherl<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong><br />
10 in the US)<br />
Expertise: Middle school. I can help young teachers to<br />
bridge the gap between elementary <strong>and</strong> middle school<br />
years. Insight into changes in the curriculum <strong>and</strong> child<br />
development, help with planning <strong>and</strong> structuring the<br />
years ahead <strong>and</strong> work with them on a practical level.<br />
References: Joe O’Regan, WS Director at The Waldorf<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Lexington: 781-863-1062x145. Karen Weil<strong>and</strong>,<br />
781-861-136. Helena Niiva, 781-710-6530.<br />
Virginia Flynn<br />
At Large, located in Little Rock, AR<br />
Area: Mentoring, Evaluating, Advising.<br />
501-912-8484<br />
virflynn@gmail.com<br />
Years <strong>of</strong> Experience: 20 years Class teacher, 16<br />
years Subject teacher, 4 years: English, h<strong>and</strong>work,<br />
Library/Reading.<br />
Former <strong>AWSNA</strong> Central Regional Chair advising<br />
schools<br />
Expertise: Mentoring, Evaluating<br />
References: Kathy Brunetta, Jacqueline Develle<br />
Merwin D. Lewis<br />
London Waldorf School<br />
Area: Mentoring.<br />
519-433-0090<br />
mdlewis@odyssey.on.ca<br />
Years <strong>of</strong> Experience: 23 Teaching, 31 Board <strong>of</strong><br />
Trustees<br />
Expertise: Creative Writing, Physics, Painting, Music (esp.<br />
music composition), combined classes. Mr.Lewis has many<br />
commitments <strong>and</strong> would only be able to<br />
mentor/evaluate/teach if schedule allows to the London<br />
Waldorf School <strong>and</strong> the Mulberry School. Contact him.<br />
Sue Martin<br />
At Large, located in Canada<br />
Area: Mentoring, Evaluating, Advising.<br />
905-508-4771<br />
suemartin05@gmail.com<br />
Years <strong>of</strong> Experience: 18<br />
Expertise: Early Childhood. WECAN rep.<br />
References: Jan Patterson, Director <strong>of</strong> Early Childhood<br />
Ed, RSC Toronto, ON. Tammy Caldwell, Kindergarten<br />
Teacher, Mulberry WS, Kingston, ON<br />
Karl David Johnson<br />
Santa Fe Waldorf School<br />
Area: Mentoring, Evaluating, Accreditation Team<br />
member.<br />
505-983-9727<br />
Years <strong>of</strong> Experience:<br />
Expertise:<br />
References: Kathy Brunetta at Calgary WS, Jennifer<br />
O’Brien at Tuscon WS <strong>and</strong> Arthur Pittis from <strong>AWSNA</strong>.<br />
Stephen Ross<br />
Camellia<br />
Area: Mentoring, Evaluating.<br />
916-424-1191<br />
ss-ross@comcast.net<br />
Years <strong>of</strong> Experience: 13<br />
Expertise: Class Teaching, Arithmetic<br />
References: MeredithJohanson,<br />
mjohanson@camelliawaldorf.org<br />
Vanya Yoors<br />
Cape Ann Waldorf School<br />
Area: Mentoring preferred, Evaluating with mentoring<br />
component.<br />
978-546-7322<br />
yoors@mac.com<br />
Years <strong>of</strong> Experience: 20<br />
Expertise:<br />
References: Susan While, Administrator & former Mentee:<br />
978-927-8811.<br />
Deb Abrahams-Dematte<br />
At Large, located in Wilton, NH<br />
Area: Mentoring, Evaluating, Program Development.<br />
603-801-6584<br />
deb@dyehappy.com<br />
Years <strong>of</strong> Experience: 11<br />
Expertise: Administration, Enrollment, Development <strong>and</strong><br />
Marketing.<br />
References: Suzann M<strong>of</strong>fett, High Mowing Website<br />
Administrator: 603-654-2391. <strong>and</strong> Helen-Ann Irel<strong>and</strong>, Pine<br />
Hill teacher <strong>and</strong> former College Chair: 603-654-6292.
Lorey Johnson<br />
Pine Hill Waldorf School<br />
Area: Mentoring, Evaluating Language <strong>Teachers</strong>.<br />
603-654-9817<br />
loreyzjohnson@tellink.net<br />
Years <strong>of</strong> Experience: 28<br />
Expertise: Teaching Foreign Languages in the Waldorf<br />
School grades1-8; I'm a French teacher, so I can <strong>of</strong>fer a lot <strong>of</strong><br />
help with content for that language, but I am able to work with<br />
teachers <strong>of</strong> other languages in a general way, addressing<br />
how to teach, especially according to the Waldorf view <strong>of</strong><br />
Child development.<br />
References: Sydney Morrell, currently teaching at the<br />
Saratoga Springs Waldorf School, Saratoga Springs, NY,<br />
Jacqueline Bellamy, French teacher at the Monadnock<br />
Waldorf School in Keene, NH.<br />
Michael Soule<br />
At-Large<br />
Area: Accreditation team leader or member, School<br />
support, Administrative Mentoring <strong>and</strong> Evaluation,<br />
Board support.<br />
206-245-0100<br />
mhsoule@gmail.com<br />
Years <strong>of</strong> Experience: 20<br />
Expertise: Organizational development.<br />
References:<br />
Ihor Radysh<br />
At-Large<br />
Area: Mentoring<br />
i.rad@earthlink.net<br />
212-662-5424<br />
Reference: Carol Bartges<br />
Beverly Amico<br />
Shining Mountain Waldorf School<br />
Area: Mentoring, Administration Evaluation, Accreditation<br />
Team Leader, Accreditation Team Member, Teaching – HS<br />
<strong>and</strong> MS blocks – History, Anatomy, Physiology, Health<br />
amicobeverly@gmail.com<br />
S<strong>and</strong>ra Houston<br />
At-Large<br />
Area: Mentoring, Evaluation <strong>and</strong> Accreditation, German<br />
language <strong>and</strong> class teacher<br />
406-740-0561<br />
Victoria Mansuri<br />
At-Large<br />
Area: Mentoring, Evaluation, Block Teaching<br />
frecklenosedcat@gmail.com<br />
Uli Stuerznickel<br />
Santa Fe Waldorf School<br />
Area: Accreditation Team Member, Evaluating<br />
ustuerznickel@santafewaldorf.org<br />
References: Barbara Booth, Kathy Brunetta<br />
Flora-Jane Hartford<br />
Halton Waldorf School<br />
Area: Mentoring, Evaluating, Teaching, Accreditation<br />
Team Leader, Accreditation Team Member<br />
905-332-9089<br />
Reference: Laurie Harper-Burgess<br />
Helen Lubin<br />
At-Large<br />
Area: Mentoring, Evaluating, Teaching<br />
helenlubin@gmail.com<br />
916-966-5749<br />
Expertise: Speech & Drama<br />
Reference: Lauren Hickman – Rudolf Steiner<br />
College<br />
Greg Scott<br />
Toronto Waldorf School<br />
Area: Evaluating, Accreditation Team Member, Mentoring,<br />
Teaching – Woodwork, stone carving, HS History<br />
gscott@torontowaldorfschool.com<br />
Reference: Kathryn Humphrey
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