OUR STAFF

I have experienced WSMC in various roles: student, parent, steward, board member, volunteer coordinator, teacher's child, and employee. Each role has deepened my appreciation for Waldorf education.

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I was born in Santa Cruz, and grew up in Round Valley, Willits, and Redwood Valley, and I've lived in Ukiah since the early 2000's. I hold a Master’s in Organization Development and a Bachelor’s in Psychology.

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My career has been dedicated to human services, working with organizations like FIRST 5 Mendocino and Mendocino County Social Services. My first job was as Office Coordinator at WSMC. I value collaboration and healthy transitions, essential for a thriving community.

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I bring a mix of Waldorf, private sector, non-profit, and local government experience to our school. My interests include people, life balance, dogs, and nature. Waldorf education challenged me, fostering a love for learning and resilience, which I find vital today.

I moved to Mendocino County as a teenager and have lived in the mountains of Redwood Valley for 20 years. I became part of The Waldorf School when my daughter began preschool. During the pandemic, I found strength in the shared values of the WSMC community. The staff, faculty, and families powered through with hope even at the height of uncertainty. It has been a joy to experience the return to normal school activities at Waldorf. 
 
I enjoy quiet country life and spending time outdoors with my daughter. I am a certified equine body worker, an animal caregiver for livestock and pets, and a baker. Bountiful seasonal harvests, a love for the science of baking, and finding any and all reasons to celebrate is what keeps me inspired.

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I was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, and grew up exploring various art forms which sparked my journey to becoming a multidisciplinary artist. My career has been centered around creative collaboration, working with people to enhance communication and amplify awareness. 

After graduating in design, I spent over a decade in New York City working as a stylist in the fashion industry. I am fascinated with the anthropological and communicative potential of fashion and its connection to desire, cultural identity, and adornment. Later, I moved to Los Angeles and began working with ceramics, an art form that allowed me to connect more deeply with the elements. After living a nomadic lifestyle, we settled in Mendocino County and built a home using natural, locally available, and repurposed materials. 

I have had the pleasure of working with many brands, organizations, and individuals, making a positive impact through aesthetics, ethics, and community building. 

We chose the Waldorf School for our daughter's education due to its commitment to fostering independent and creative thinking, hosting an atmosphere of stewardship and service, prioritizing the well-being of the children, and working together toward a brighter future.

Taj was born and raised in Cocoa Beach, FL.  After graduating from the University of Florida, she pursued her love of traveling for a few years.  In 2009 she bid farewell to the East Coast and established residency in Mendocino County.  When she became a new mom she sought a supportive community by enrolling in Roots and Shoots at WSMC.  This was her first introduction to Waldorf education and she felt instantly inspired to learn more.  Fast forward to today, Taj has now been a WSMC parent for 6 years.  This year she joins us as the Enrollment and Outreach Coordinator.  Her goal is to build student admissions by offering an approachable and insightful introduction to Waldorf education to prospective families.