Maine Coast Waldorf School 2020-21 Annual Report

2020-2021 ANNUAL REPORT
MAINE COAST WALDORF SCHOOL

LEADERSHIP
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR YOUR INVESTMENTS
OF TIME, ENERGY, AND COUNSEL.
2020-2021 MCWS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Frederick Veitch (Board President)
Frank Chessa (Vice President)
Derek Blackburn (Treasurer)
Lisa Lukis (Secretary)
Mary Bloch
Phoebe Dolan (Alum Rep)
Kari Guddeck
Elizabeth Horton
Jonathan Labaree
John Manganello
Dan Walker
Jess Moore (College Chair)
David Barham (High School Chair)
Chloe Dowley (Early Childhood Chair)
Caitlin Pow (Grades Teacher)
Non-Voting Staff:
David Eichler (Pedagogical Director)
Lynne Espy (Development Director)
Melissa Watson (for Business Director)
LEADERSHIP COUNCIL:
Chloe Dowley (Early Childhood Chair)
Caitlin Pow (Grades Co-Chair)
Marta Rackmales (Grades Co-Chair)
David Barham (HS Chair)
Jess Moore (College of Teachers)
Melissa Watson (Operations Manager)
David Eichler (Pedagogical Director)
COLLEGE OF TEACHERS:
Jess Moore (Chair)
The mission of Maine Coast Waldorf School is to awaken the highest potential
in every student by fostering clarity of thought, warmth of heart,
and strength of resolve to make a difference in the world.
PARENT ASSOCIATION:
Lauren Manganello and
Kari Guddeck (Co-Chairs)
All photos by Chris Kasprak unless otherwise noted.

TRIBUTES
David Sloan, founding teacher of the High
School, retired in June after 15 years at Maine
Coast Waldorf School, and a nearly 50 year
career of teaching at Waldorf Schools across
the county.
Under David’s guidance and leadership, the
High School grew from 15 students on rented
property at Pineland Farms, to a dynamic
community of around 75 students with a
beautiful net-zero, Passive House building that
opened on the school’s main campus in 2017.
This past year, the High School graduated
its largest class in history—24 students.
Reflecting on his long career, David expressed
his appreciation for the “courageous, creative,
committed founding teachers and all of the
supporting teachers throughout the school
who helped to nurture and support the idea of
this high school.”
David’s legacy will be ever-present in the high
school, but his daily presence will be missed.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
After a 20-year career at MCWS, Music
Teacher Nancy Roderick is moving on to her
next adventure, retiring to spend more time
with her family, conduct the Coastal Youth
Orchestra, play in a duet with Katy Stetson,
and find time for skiing and golf. Nancy
strengthened and expanded the music
program in many ways, while inspiring
and encouraging hundreds of students to
discover the joy of vocal and instrumental
music. Nancy will be sorely missed, but her
legacy will be sung for decades.
REMEMBRANCES
Arthur Fink passed
away on April 21,
2021 at the age of
74. A photographer
and community
leader, Arthur was a
parent at MCWS and
served on the board
of directors from 1990-1997, the last
three years as Board Chair. We extend our
deepest sympathies to his family.
Photo courtesy of the Fink familyphoto by Kevin
Morris Photography
CHANGING ROLES AT MCWS
After 30 years of teaching
physical education to
generations of MCWS
students, John Saccone
has retired to become our
Building Steward, caring
for our physical spaces, a
plan he long envisioned.
John created the Movement
Program, bringing his
extensive mime, spatial
dynamics and teaching
skills to his love for physical
education.
After 11 years as MCWS
Lead Teacher in the
Early Childhood, Jess
Moore is taking on a new,
administrative role as
she transitions out of the
classroom to help the
school with its 10 year
accreditation process
with NEASC, AWSNA, and
WECAN membership.
Suzie Peirson began her
career at MCWS 20 years
ago as Handwork Assistant,
then served as Grades
Class Teacher for the
past decade. In Fall 2021,
Suzie cut back to half time,
coming full circle in her
new role as Lower Grades
Handwork Teacher.
Photo of Suzie by Sharyn Peavey Photography
Photos of Nancy and John by Kevin Morris Photography

A YEAR IN REVIEW
MEETING GLOBAL CHALLENGES WITH RESILIENCE AND HOPE
The 2020-21 school year at Maine Coast Waldorf
School began two weeks earlier than usual in
August with two main goals in mind: to ensure
the safety of everyone in our community, and
to live up to our mission by making on-campus
learning a priority. We asked the community for
their patience and flexibility to make the most
of a difficult year; they responded with creativity,
generosity, and resilience.
We set up 16 outdoor classrooms, adapted to
new schedules, transitioned to remote learning
for a brief period when it became necessary,
incorporated zoom, masks and air filters into our
daily lives, and managed to stay connected as one
community despite all of these challenges. Thanks
to the collective efforts of parents, students, and
faculty/staff, in-person learning happened at
MCWS through the 2020-21 year, at a time when
it was happening for so few across the state and
the country.
The sacrifices made last year were enormous.
Parents weren’t able to linger on campus, allschool
festivals and gatherings were canceled,
playdates were limited, and most field trips
and camping trips were canceled. To top it
off, two beloved social activities - singing and
eating - were only permitted outdoors, physically
distanced. And yet we found resonant ways to
bring the therapeutic aspects of this humancentric
Waldorf education alive. The 6th grade
class performed Robin Hood, using the woods
of our 75-acre campus as Sherwood Forest.
Nancy Roderick spearheaded a virtual choral
performance of “Hope Lingers On” sung in
harmony by teachers and students. Lauren Kerr,
the 3rd grade class teacher, designed enchanting
animal face masks for the class play, letting
us see past the children’s masks and into their
characters. These are just some of many ways we
held on to hope, ‘made merry,’ did our best to take
care of each other, and persevered.
In June 2021, when covid restrictions were lifting
— and before the delta variant emerged — we
ended the school year with two momentous inperson
gatherings. First, the largest graduating
class in MCWS history was able to come together
for an outdoor ceremony surrounded by family
members, faculty, and friends to celebrate their
graduation. While some modifications were
made to safely host the roughly 250 people
in attendance, the celebration represented a
beautiful return to near-normalcy in what was a
meaningful, heartfelt ceremony that featured the
voices and reflections of all 24 graduates. A few
days later, over 100 parents, faculty colleagues,
alum, and former families gathered to honor
David Sloan, the founding teacher of the High
School, who was retiring after 15 years at Maine
Coast Waldorf School.

As we begin the 2021-22 school year, an updated,
comprehensive Covid Blueprint continues to
serve us well as we adjust to the emergence
of the delta variant and the evolving availability
of vaccines. While we have been able to regain
more “normal” activities, the health of our
community is still our primary goal. Meanwhile,
societal crises related to climate change, racial
injustice, and political unrest are ongoing, adding
to our daily stress, uncertainty and frustration.
Our goal is to equip students to meet all of these
challenges with increased clarity, empathy,
and the will to act, as expressed in the MCWS
mission statement: To awaken the highest
potential in every student by fostering clarity of
thought, warmth of heart, and strength of resolve
to make a difference in the world.
As you can see in this Annual Report, 2020-21
was a very strong year financially, thanks to the
leadership of the board, along with hundreds of
donors who chose to make a difference through
philanthropy. In addition to generous family
foundation grants, MCWS received federal (PPP)
and state (EANS) loans that helped cover our
pandemic-related costs. Our community also
increased their overall charitable giving to make
this education more financially accessible and
inclusive, and donors made significant, forwardlooking
contributions to our endowment fund
which will help provide long-term financial
sustainability. As the pie charts in this report
show, enrollment remains our largest source of
revenue, providing 88% of our operating budget.
While reaching full enrollment remains a priority,
we are also focused on increasing revenues
through planned gifts (like bequests), non-cash
gifts (like QCDs) and collaborations with nonprofits,
businesses and individuals that have
aligned goals.
We are deeply grateful to the entire MCWS
community who collectively helped us meet the
challenges of this past year through their gifts
of time, expertise, and financial contributions.
Thanks to your continued support and
involvement, we are looking ahead with resolve
and hope.
Frederick Veitch
Board Chair
Josh Lytle
College Chair

MCWS HIGH SCHOOL
CELEBRATING DAVID SLOAN
On June 17, 2020, just as covid
masking restrictions were being
lifted, 130 people showed up to
celebrate the legacy of David
Sloan, our founding high school
teacher.
Speakers at the reception included
MCWS colleagues Jeff O’Brien
and David Barham, former Green
Meadow Waldorf School colleague
John Wulsin and former Green
Meadow student and current
MCWS parent, Eric Shurtleff.
OUR HIGH SCHOOL
IS THRIVING
David Sloan’s legacy includes the
creation of a thriving, nationally
recognized high school program,
a culture of teaching excellence,
an award-winning high school
building, and graduates prepared
to meet the world with courage
and enthusiasm. Our gratitude
for David Sloan’s vision and
leadership can not be overstated.
DAVID SLOAN RETIREMENT RECEPTION
June 17, 2020: David Sloan with many of the high school faculty members from its inaugural year in 2007.
“I see how much [my
granddaughters] benefit from
this holistic education. I know
the value of critical thinking in
a community that cultivates
resilience and roots.”
— Jeanine Hathaway,
Grandparent of Sadie (G4),
Beatrice (G8), and Charlotte (G10)

CLASS OF 2021 GRADUATION
A REMARKABLE CLASS INSPIRES THE WHOLE COMMUNITY
In a school year defined by distance and upended routines, the Class of 2021—the largest graduating
class in Maine Coast Waldorf School history— was able to come together surrounded by over 250
family members, faculty, and friends to celebrate their graduation.
The outdoor ceremony included musical processions, faculty reflections and speeches by each of
the 24 graduates, as well as musical interludes that showcased the breadth and depth of talents
among the Class of 2021.
“I started as a deer in the headlights as
a freshman, and came into such a warm,
welcoming space where everyone wanted to get
to know me. There wasn’t anything stopping me
from exploring and experimenting. It set a good
foundation for who I was and who I wanted to
become.” — Olivia Reynolds (‘21)

MCWS EXCHANGE PROGRAM
BRINGING THE WORLD TO THE HIGH SCHOOL
Since its inception, Maine Coast Waldorf’s high school has offered a unique foreign exchange program for
sophomores or juniors who choose to study abroad for part of the year. Conceived and led by Régine Whittlesey
for its first decade, this exchange program continues to enhance the high school experience under the direction
of Cyrus Shahan, our current Exchange Program Coordinator and High School German Teacher.
Over half of Maine Coast students have historically participated. The experience enhances the students’
nuanced understanding of cultural differences with first-hand perspective. Students return with a new-found
confidence, and for those who choose to continue their study of French or German, a much greater proficiency
in those languages. “There are few things that can rival a culturally immersive experience of this duration,”
explains Shahan.
After a one-year hiatus due to covid, the Exchange Program is back for the 2021-22 school year.
CURRENT YEAR HIGHLIGHTS:
• 15 students from Germany, France and Switzerland will attend MCWS for three months during the school
year, living with the host families and participating in all aspects of school life.
• In exchange, approximately 20 students from MCWS’ sophomore and junior classes will study abroad for
three months during this school year.
• The families involved host each other’s children, keeping the total costs very low and developing a deep
connection to their exchange family.
Photo by Cyrus Shahan
“Participating in the student exchange
program has been a truly delightful
and immensely rewarding experience
for our entire family.
We are extremely grateful to Cyrus
Shahan for organizing and facilitating
this remarkable experience, partnering
our son with an outstanding young
man of similar passions and interests,
and creating an opportunity for our
family to share our customs, traditions
and values.”
— David and Justyna Benton (P ‘24)

SCHOOL FINANCES
A SUSTAINABLE BUDGET, SUPPORTED BY PHILANTHROPY
A YEAR OF FISCAL STRENGTH AND RESILIENCE
The school’s fiscal strength and resilience was reflected this past year
in our ability to weather the financial impact of covid, while continuing to
provide all of our students a high quality, in-person, Waldorf education.
This was made possible thanks to good fiscal management and the
philanthropic generosity of this community.
During the 2020-21 school year, our buildings and grounds expenses
increased over 50% from the prior year to cover the construction of
16 outdoor classrooms, air filters for every room, health and safety
equipment, and building renovations for a nursing station. We also spent
an additional $105,000 to meet the 11% increase in tiered tuition needs
of our community during this difficult time.
Tuition revenue remains the primary driver on the income side,
generating 88% of our annual revenues. While enrollment is steadily
rising (267 students in EC-G12 as of Fall 2021), it is not yet at pre-covid
levels of 292. Reaching full enrollment in every grade remains a priority.
The largest revenue increase in 2020-21 was in philanthropic giving,
which nearly doubled from the prior year, driven by an outpouring of
generosity from our community.
Although not reflected in the pie charts below, MCWS also received
covid-related federal (PPP) and state (EANS) forgivable loans, which is
helping cover ongoing expenses related to the delta variant.
MCWS’ top strategic priorities for financial sustainability:
1) reduce reliance on tuition revenue by increasing our Endowment Fund
through planned gifts. A significantly larger Endowment Fund is needed
to generate annual revenues equivalent to our tiered tuition expenses.
2) make MCWS education more accessible and inclusive, by expanding
tiered tuition. Increasing annual giving to the Maine Coast Waldorf
Fund, Tiered Tuition Fund, and the Opportunity Fund, all help make this
important goal possible.
ANNUAL EXPENSES
ANNUAL INCOME
ANNUAL
EXPENSES
=Personnel $3,276,338
=Tiered Tuition $853,661
=Programs $58,380
=Administrative $224,074
=Buildings & Grounds $474,421
=Debt Service $164,965
ANNUAL
INCOME
=Tuition and Fees $4,657,948
=Fundraising $601,618
=Auxiliary Programs $26,191
=Endowment & Surplus $16,470
Total: $5,302,227
Total: $5,051,839

MAKING A DIFFERENCE
HOW PHILANTHROPY SUPPORTS MCWS
With gratitude from Lynne Espy, Development Director
PHILANTHROPY: MAKING IT EASY TO GIVE
Since the school’s inception in 1984, philanthropic giving has generously
supplemented MCWS’ annual operating needs, making innumerable
dreams possible. Now, more than ever before, due to the ongoing global
crises and financial disparities, philanthropic giving will impact MCWS’
ability to reach more families, attract the best teachers, and provide the
highest quality Waldorf education.
We are grateful for all the ways donors contribute to the school, from
cash gifts that fill an urgent funding need to major and planned gifts that
will make future dreams come true. Our goal is to make giving easy!
Easier mobile and online giving
MCWS recently adopted a new online and mobile giving platform that
greatly expands payment options, including Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay,
debit and credit cards (VISA, MC and AMEX), PayPal and direct deposit
from your personal bank account. Visit MaineCoastWaldorf.org/give
Easily transfer QCDs
For donors age 70.5 years or older, donating Qualified Charitable
Distributions (QCDs) from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is
one of the most tax-efficient and easiest ways to support the school. Our
website details the steps you can take to initiate this transfer.
TRANSFORMATIVE GIVING IN 2020-21
The Maine Coast Waldorf Fund, our largest annual unrestricted
fundraising effort, predominately supports MCWS’ critical assets: faculty
(salaries and benefits) and students (tiered tuition). Last year, 237 donors
contributed a total of $307,813 to this essential fund, exceeding our goal.
The Tiered Tuition Fund, supported through directed gifts by individuals
and businesses, mostly via the online Auction, provided $130,000. This
provided tuition support to over 40% of MCWS families.
The Opportunity Fund was established by generous donors in spring 2021
to increase diversity and accessibility. It provided supplemental tiered
tuition for a number of high school families who qualified through TADS,
making it possible for their children to benefit from this education.
The Endowment Fund, supported primarily by larger directed and planned
gifts, ensures MCWS’ future financial sustainability by providing annual
revenue from investments. Last year the Endowment Fund increased
by over $340,000, topping one million dollars, thanks to generous
philanthropic donations and a strong stock market.
Stocks, DAFs and Foundation Gifts
For donors who have appreciated stock, or who give through a Donor
Advised Fund (DAF) or a Family Foundation, we can provide the
information you need to make a meaningful gift while also meeting your
longterm financial and estate planning needs.
Planning for the future
Donors who wish to support the school’s longterm goals of sustainability,
accessibility, and inclusivity can do so by naming MCWS as a beneficiary of
a bequest in your will or trust. We can help you through the process.
The first step is making the decision to give. The details can be tailored
to meet your goals. Start the conversation today by contacting the
Development Office at development@MaineCoastWaldorf.org

WITH DEEP GRATITUDE
EXPANDING THE REACH OF PHILANTHROPY
MCWS gratefully acknowledges the following individuals, foundations and organizations for their
contributions during the 2020-21 fiscal year (July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021):
MCWS 2020-21
LIST OF DONORS
INDIVIDUAL DONORS:
Dana & Erik Anderson
Meghan Anderson-Nathanson
& Joshua Nathanson
Anonymous (5)
Diane & Richard Armstrong
Karl Arnberg & Leah Hoenen
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Pettit
Ashley Bahlkow & Dan Marks
Lyn Baird & Bill Seretta
Kelly Barham
Kate & Henry Barrett
Peggy & Peter Barrett
Megan & Andrew Barriger
David & Trisha Barton
Charlotte & Max Barus
Julie Beane
David & Justyna Benton
Ray & Darlene Bergquist
Susan Berkman
Elizabeth Berle
Roger Berle
Sebastian Berle-Smith
Derek & Stephanie Blackburn
Mary & Paul Bloch
James Bly
Adrian & Lisa Bossi
Edward Brainard & Florence Lusk
Emily Bruce
Whitney Bruce
Alexander & Allison Buck
Brad Burnham & Laura Lee
Brian & Rose Mary Burwell
Mary Calder Bush
Kate Butler & Kevin McElroy
Christine & Chris Byrne,
in memory of Sukie Rice
Elizabeth & Keith Cameron
Susan Caron
Lalla Carothers & Jonathan Labaree
Patty Carton & John Newlin
Henry Cline & Jessica Madore
Justin & Briana Coffin
Curtis & Shannon Combar
Justin Corcoran & Meghann Donahue
Vito Courtney & Nancy Goldberg
Brianne & Jonathan Cox
Jeffrey & Helki Crowder
Carlos Cuellar & Mary Levanti-Cuellar
Heather & Richard Dahlberg
Karen Day
Conan Deady & Cynthia Berliner
Anne DeBevoise & Alex Gibney
Jesse Deupree
Lily Deupree, in honor of Suzie Peirson
Ellie Dickson & Rachel Farrington
Michelle Dietz
Danielle Dignan & James Zuiches
Rebecca & Ethan Dobrow
Keith Dolan & Martha Eshoo
Phoebe Dolan
Julia M. Doughty
Martica Douglas
Chloe Dowley & Tom Boutureira
David & Carol Dowley
Charlene Doyle
Kara Duffy & Ara Jerahian
David & Monika Eichler
Vic & Ruth Eichler, in honor of
David & Monika Eichler
Sylvia & Herbert Einstein
Avner Eisenberg
Kate Elders
Judy Emerson
Ross & Laura Emerson
Jennifer Eriksen
Adele Espy
Hannah Espy
Lynne and Jay Espy
Kristina Färm-Morrill & Manning Morrill
Sumner M. & Diane C. Field,
in honor of Wesley & Viola
Joshua Fifield
Betsey & Mike Fitzgerald
Jennifer & Sean Fitzpatrick
Jill Fox
Jean Fraser & Chris Small
The Freese Family
Jessica & Paul Gebhardt
Daniel Gibbons & Jacey Goddard
Susan & Joe Gibbons
Michael Goldman
Hanna & Christopher Graham
Maria & Christopher Grill
Anne & Gordon Grimes
Debra & William Guddeck
Kari & Bill Guddeck
Sarah & Francisco Guzman
Laura Hannan & Carl Sierak
Jeanine Hathaway & Dawn Frankfurt, in
honor of Charlotte, Beatrice, & Sadie
Michelle & Michael Hathaway
Mollie Heron
Henry & Alicia Heyburn
Elizabeth Horton
Melissa & Nathan Hoy
Jon Huntington & Christi Berube
David & Sarah Hyde
Andy Jenkins & Sheehan Lunt
Ralph & Sherry Jones
James & Shirley Joseph
Barbara & Bruce Kantner
Masey Kaplan
Rick & Barbara Kappelmann
Chris Kasprak
David and Barbara Kaufman,
in memory of of Dara Kaufman
Michelle & Aaron Kaufman
Ananda Kaymen
Louise & Samuel Kaymen
The Kessler Family
Alison & Drew Kodjak
Greg Korbet & Amy Simpson
Anna Korsiak

Regina Kusche
Ben & Linda Labaree
Tadhg Lake
Morgan Lake Adams & Tim Schneider
Samuel W. Lambert III
April Leavenworth
Sara & Shai Levite,
in honor of Mia Lior Levite
Constance & Ronald Looke
Kemal & Rana Lowenthal
Donna & Larry Lukis
Lisa & Kevin Lukis
Alan Lyscars
James Lyscars
MCWS Students
Lisa Mainella & Hans Gundersen
John & Lauren Manganello
Mr. & Mrs. William Martens
Erin & Marc Matthews
Tom Matthews
Jeannie & Kevin Mattson
Patrice Maynard
Meg & Shane McLaughlin
Mary & Aaron McMorrow
Cerridwen McQueen
Peter Milliken & Linzee Weld
George & Irene Minich
Katharine Mocciola
Erin Molitor
Jess & Dana Moore
Rosita Moore & Will Johnston
Riikka Morrill & Kevin Voyvodich
Jeremy R. Morton, MD
Mary Beth & Christian Muentener
Anne Mundy, in memory of
Katherine Cline
Sue & John Murphy
Joshua & Meghan Nathanson
Carol Nelson & Craig Freshley
Raymond & Diane Neveu
Grosvenor & Wendy Newcomb
Sharon & Perry Newman
Caroline Norden
Jeff O’Brien
Karine Odlin
Caroline Odlin-Brewer
Jane Palizay
Ben & Sandy Pearson
Suzie Peirson & Paul Ritger
Benjamin Pochurek
Jennifer & James Pochurek
Patricia Pochurek
Denley Poor-Reynolds & Matt Reynolds
Janet H. Post
Jennifer & Wesley Post
Wallace Potvin
Caitlin Pow
Dick & Lynn Pulsifer
Katie Pulsifer & Steve Morton
Susan Purcell, in honor of David Sloan
Marta & Tom Rackmales
Mary & Bob Rackmales
Nicole Ré
John & Coco Reinhart
Deborah Rice
Briana Robillard
Nancy Roderick
Thomas Roeber
Mark Ruggiero & Smita Sonti
Anne Russell
Sarah Russell & Joe Reynolds
Trace Salter
Margaret & Nord Samuelson
Jeanne Sanders
Carolyn Sanford
Neil Sattin
John & Thalia Scanlan
Jessica Scannell
Elizabeth Scherer
David & Sonja Schmanska
Elaine & Timothy Schmidt
Mark Schoninger
Laura Seretta & Tyler Callnan
Hyam Siegel
Leslie & Miles Simmons
Amy Simpson
David & Christine Sloan
Ezra Smith
Susan Sonntag
Amanda & Stephen Soule
David & Sylvia Sprague
Charles Staples, Sr.
Chuck & Sara Staples
Susan Stark & Frank Chessa
Isabel Stearns
Michael & Victoria Stefanakos
Thomas & Juva* Stefanakos
Michael Stern
Katy Stetson
Brooks Stoddard &
Susan Brown Stoddard
Betta Stothart & Eric Connor
Laura & Peter Strauss
Jeremy Stultz
Erika Stump
Nancy Sveden
Marta Szücs
James Taliaferro
Rosemary & Gregory Teegarden
Bob & Lynn Thurrell
Jim & Sarah Van Fleet
Mary & Danny Veerkamp
Fred & Linda Veitch
Frederick & Heather Veitch
Sally Veitch
The Waldron Family
Melisa & Dan Walker
Robert S. Walker, MD
Melissa Watson & Matt Burke
Nan & Ed Welch
Allysun West
Lynn & Markus Wetterhorn
Tom & Jule Whelan
Phoebe Whipple
Tom & Susan White
Mr. Charles Whittier, II
Stephen & Libby Whittier
Warren & Ursula Wilmot
Nancy Wines-DeWan
Dave & Tibby Woodruff
Julia & William Yeo
John & Nancy Zook
Kate & Joshua Zupan
* indicates donor is deceased

BUSINESS AND FOUNDATION SUPPORTERS
PROVIDING ESSENTIAL FINANCIAL & IN-KIND SUPPORT
MCWS BUSINESSES
Affect Academics
Back Cove Financial
Buck Products
Buckwheat Blossom Farm
Desert of Maine
Florence Lusk Jewelry
Flowfold
Gather Financial Planning
Gingham
Harvard Business Services
Horizon Homes
HM Payson, matching gift
Insight Eyecare
Kaplan Thompson Associates
Katie Pulsifer Coaching
Maine Solar Solutions
Meghan Nathanson Artistry
Milkweed Farm
Mother of Purl Yarn Shop
Portland Volvo
Preti-Flaherty Law Firm
Red Tent Midwifery
Ritualolgy
Spiraldance Breathwork
Taproot
Ten Apple Farm
TKS Design Studio LLC
LOCAL & ONLINE BUSINESSES
317 Main Community Music Center
Anne Brooks Handweaving
Bath Savings
Clark Insurance
Curtis Lawn & Yard Care
The Felted Acorns
Freeport Hardware
Mechanical Services
Midcoast School of Music
Research Institute for
Waldorf Education
Royal River Natural Foods
Whole Child Tutoring
Amazon Smile
CLYNK
Hannaford Bros. Co.
PayPal Giving Fund
Every effort has been made
to compile a complete and
accurate list of donors. If
we have omitted your name
or made an error, please
accept our apology and
notify the Development
Office: development@
MaineCoastWaldorf.org
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FOUNDATION SUPPORT
Donald Grant Calder & Ann Martin Calder Foundation
GE Foundation, matching gift
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation
The Gerrish H. Milliken Foundation
Moser Family Foundation
Harold W. & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation

MCWS STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATES
BALANCING NEEDS
2020-2025
Strategic Goals:
The Strategic Priorities for 2020-
2025 focus on strengthening our
ability to provide a world-class
Waldorf education to meet the
needs of our community in a
changing world.
PEDAGOGICAL EXCELLENCE:
Provide ongoing pedagogical review
to ensure that curriculum goals are
clear, consistent, and implemented
in alignment with the principles
of Waldorf education to meet the
needs of the children today.
FACULTY SUPPORT:
Establish MCWS as a leader in
faculty recruitment and support.
DECISION-MAKING:
Ensure that the current decisionmaking
structure at MCWS is the
most appropriate for the school
moving forward.
Substantial progress has been made toward each of the 5 strategic goals:
Pedagogical Excellence: Established clear guidelines for responsibilities held by Teacher Development vs
Human Resources; developed additional behavioral supports and medical leave policies for students
Faculty Support: Adopted Emergency Support and Personal Time Off Policies for employees; revamped
annual review process for administrative personnel
Decision-Making: Instituted the ARCI model across all levels of decision-making
Equity and Inclusion: Established the High School Opportunity Fund; continued work with REI; revamped the
employee and student dress codes
Operations and Infrastructure: Assessed and prioritized future staffing needs
EQUITY AND INCLUSION:
Foster a community that holds
equity, inclusion, and accessibility
as core values at MCWS, with a
specific focus on the recognition of
historically marginalized groups.
OPERATIONS AND
INFRASTRUCTURE:
Ensure that the essential
operational and administrative
functions are in place to effectively
and efficiently run Maine Coast
Waldorf School.

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