Faculty

Early Childhood Teachers

Nursery

Maria Morioka

Maria Morioka teaches Nursery. She has lived and worked in Japan, Brazil, Germany, and the United States. She loves to share songs and stories from different cultures. She holds a B.F.A. 在成为一名家长和华德福教师之前，她曾在Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo工作. 她于2015年获得了南加州华德福学院的华德福证书，并完成了她的幼儿实习, Grades, and Subject Class. She has taught in Early Childhood, Grades, Subject Class, and High School in Waldorf and non-Waldorf settings. She enjoys working with different age groups and experiencing firsthand, the depth and beauty of human development. Her hobbies include but are not limited to playing the piano, Plein-Air painting, horseback riding, and watching the pattern of the waves at the beach.
Early Years

Holly Richards

Holly Richards is the The Early Years (previously known as Playgroup and Bridge) teacher. Holly brings to this position her 25 years of experience at WSOC, including Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Grades 1-5, Early Childhood Teacher Preparation, and mentoring as a Regional WECAN Representative (two years). Her seven years teaching Early Childhood Education classes at Saddleback and CSUF will also support this new endeavor. She earned her B.A. in Child and Adolescent Development from California State University at Fullerton, her M.A. in Human Development with a focus on Leadership in Education from Pacific Oaks College, and her Certificate in Waldorf Education from Rudolf Steiner College.
Pre-Kindergarten

Erin Waller

Erin Waller teaches Pre-Kindergarten. She holds a B.A. 在幼儿教育方面有六年的经验，在华德福风格的幼儿园担任游戏小组老师和管理员. She is from the San Francisco Bay Area, where she worked for 10 years in the dental field, before moving to Orange County in 2013. She began her Waldorf journey when her children joined WSOC in 2015. She is continuing her Waldorf Adult Education studies this fall. She loves the beach and nature walks with her kids.
Pre-Kindergarten

Margaret Leigh

Margaret Leigh teaches Pre-Kindergarten. She was born and raised in Orange County, CA. She attended college at the California College of Arts & Crafts in San Francisco where she earned her BFA in Furniture Design. She learned of Waldorf education while homeschooling her daughters from 2015-2017, where she followed a Waldorf curriculum. After seeking to become part of a larger Waldorf community, Margaret joined WSOC in 2018 as an assistant teacher in Early Childhood. She has also worked as a Grades assistant, woodworking teacher, and handwork assistant. She attended the Foundation Studies program at WSOC, the Practical Arts Teacher Training at 并在南加州华德福学院完成了幼儿教师培训. She has two children at WSOC.
Kindergarten

Arieta Bizaro

Arieta Bizaro teaches Kindergarten. She was born in Argentina but has spent most of her life in Southern California. She began her Waldorf journey as a student at Highland Hall, a Waldorf school in Los Angeles. When she had children of her own, she decided to become a Waldorf teacher and enrolled in WISC San Diego, where she graduated in 2013. Arieta also holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Phoenix. She has been part of the WSOC faculty since 2011 working in the Early Childhood department; first as an assistant, then as a co-teacher, and now leading her own kindergarten class. Arieta has two children at WSOC.
Kindergarten

Terri Webster

Terri Webster teaches Kindergarten. She was born and raised in Costa Mesa, CA, where she attended Orange Coast College. In addition to completing a two-year Anthroposophical Studies Program, she completed her Early Childhood Teacher Training, and three-year Remedial Teacher Training, both at Rudolf Steiner College in Fair Oaks, California. Terri joined the WSOC faculty in 2000 as a kindergarten assistant and has been teaching her own class since 2004. She especially enjoys handwork and taking her class on long walks. Her hobbies include cooking, traveling, and being in nature. She has a son and a daughter, both of whom attended WSOC.

Grade School Faculty

Grade 1

Ximena Shreiner

Ximena Schreiner is the Grade 1 class teacher for the Class of 2035. Ximena contributed her talents at WSOC by assisting in the grades’ classrooms, and her dedication to our school led her to focus on teaching the grades. Demonstrating her commitment to professional growth, Ximena通过生命之路完成了幼儿基础研究，并通过受人尊敬的Sharifa Oppenheimer学习脑科学来进一步提高她的知识. Ximena will continue her Waldorf studies this summer and fall, further deepening her understanding of our educational philosophy. Prior to her Waldorf training, Ximena achieved a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Art History from USC. Her quest for knowledge and appreciation for diverse cultures led her to undertake studies abroad. 在国外的一个学期里，Ximena深入研究了意大利迷人的艺术史，并开始了一个沉浸式的暑期课程, exploring the architectural wonders of East Asia in Japan, Taipei, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Cambodia.
Grade 2

Gloria Chang

Gloria Chang is the main lesson teacher for the Class of 2034. Gloria has been at WSOC since 2015, serving as a handwork assistant teacher, grades 1-3 assistant teacher, 3rd grade gardening teacher, and substitute teacher. She completed her Waldorf Advanced Studies in 2018, 持有俄亥俄州立大学经济学学士学位和纽约大学教育学硕士学位. Gloria and her husband are the proud parents of two WSOC students, Lauren in rising grade 11 and Katherin in rising grade 6.
Grade 3

Christiane Bohr

Christiane Unutzer Bohr is the main lesson teacher for the Class of 2033. She was born and reared in Germany, closely connected to nature and the four seasons. She holds a B.A. in arts and crafts from Iowa State University and an M.F.A. in textiles from California State University, Long Beach. 她曾在加州州立大学长滩分校的艺术系和长滩联合学区的小学任教. “Miss Christiane,” as she is known to the children, has three children that are Waldorf graduates. Christiane has been teaching since 1996, first as the handwork teacher and then becoming a class teacher in 2003. Most recently, she was the main lesson teacher for the Class of 2024 from Grades 1-8.
Grade 4

Jenell Carlson

Jenell Carlson is the main lesson teacher for the Class of 2032. She was born and raised in Southern California. She received a B.A. in literature at San Diego State University and a M.A in Linguistics with an emphasis in Language in Culture from California State University Long Beach. She completed the Waldorf Teacher Training program at the Bay Area Center for Waldorf Teacher, the Consciousness Studies program at Rudolf Steiner College, and the Spacial Dynamics program for movement instructors. Jenell is also certified to teach Bothmer gymnastics and English to Speakers of Other Languages. Prior to serving as the Main Lesson teacher for the class of 2032, Ms. Carlson was the director of the Parent-Child Program and the high school surfing and sailing coach. She has two grown children who attended WSOC and she loves surfing, sailing, backpacking and learning new things.
Grade 5

Andrea Hubert

Andrea Hubert is the main lesson teacher for the class of 2031. She was born in Austria and raised in Germany, where she earned a master’s degree in business management before moving to the United States in 1992. Her two sons are both WSOC Alumni, having graduated in 2015 and 2016, respectively. Andrea worked in the early childhood department and handwork program, served as a Board member and on Parent Association leadership, and completed Anthroposophical Foundation Studies in 2006. Her deep appreciation for the gifts of a Waldorf education led her to re-enroll in the WSOC Advanced Studies program, which she completed in 2013. She most recently graduated WSOC’s class of 2022 , serving as main lesson teacher from grades 1-8.
Grade 6

Rebecca Schwarz

Rebecca Schwarz is the main lesson teacher for the Class of 2030. She is a graduate of WSOC’s Waldorf Advanced Studies program. She has a degree in biology with an emphasis on zoology and a minor in chemistry. She also has a commercial pilot certificate from the Sierra Academy of Aeronautics. She first worked in WSOC’s Early Childhood program, before becoming a teaching assistant for two years with grades teacher Ms. Peterson. In her pre-teaching life, she worked as a zookeeper (in both San Diego and Santa Ana Zoos) as well as a flight instructor in Oakland. Rebecca, together with her husband Martin, has two WSOC students, one in high school and one in the grades.
Grade 7

Sara Rodelo

Sara Rodelo is the main lesson teacher for the Class of 2029. She began her Waldorf journey in 2008 as a Waldorf parent. Her credentials include both the WSOC Foundation Studies and the WSOC Advanced Studies Program, and she has worked as a Playgroup Assistant and Second Grade Teacher Assistant at WSOC. She holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees: in International Relations at San Francisco State University, and in Spanish from the University of Madrid, Complutense. Beyond the required courses for Waldorf teachers, she has completed multiple specialized Waldorf trainings, including Spanish language, Early Childhood at Rudolf Steiner College, and multiple annual Waldorf conferences.Prior to being a teacher and parent, Ms. Rodelo focused on humanitarian work, living and serving in Rio de Janeiro, Madrid and San Francisco. She has taught students both nationally and internationally, in non-profit settings and in both public and private schools: encompassing early childhood, lower, middle, and high school.
Grade 8

Storm Dye

Storm Dye is the main lesson teacher for the class of 2028. Mr. Storm comes to us with five years of Games teaching experience at Journey School, a member of the public Waldorf movement. He earned his B.A. in Psychology from California State University, Fullerton and is currently enrolled in WSOC Advanced Studies. In addition to his Journey teaching experience, Mr. Storm spent six seasons as an outdoor educator for Trackers Earth, and has performing arts experience, including middle school dance instruction at Camden Hall.

Grade School Specialty Teachers

Eurythmy

Silvia Hanustiakova

Silvia Hanustiakova joins our faculty from Slovakia, Europe. She teaches Eurythmy in the middle school and high school. Silvia graduated from Waldorf Eurythmy training and art therapy in Vienna, Austria in 2003. Silvia is an experienced Eurythmy teacher, having taught extensively in Waldorf schools in Slovakia, and is one of the founders of a Eurythmy teacher training school there. Silvia has performed as part of a troupe in France, Germany, Switzerland and Slovakia. In 2019, Silvia graduated with a Masters of Arts in art therapy, and had a thriving practice in Germany before joining WSOC. Silvia is passionate about assisting students in their individuality and uniqueness, and her goal is to always support and encourage inner development. She has one daughter at WSOC.
Band Teacher

Edwin Lovo

Edwin Lovo是一名音乐老师，他将自己对管乐器和铜管乐器的热爱带给了WSOC初中和高中的学生. He was born and raised in Orange County. He started playing the trumpet at age 14. He received his degree in music performance and education from Cal State Fullerton, where he won the Rodger Vaughn award, a yearly award given to the best musician. He played in the top wind ensemble, brass ensemble, jazz band, and orchestra while in college. 在过去的7年里，他一直在La Mirada社区管弦乐团演出，并在玫瑰锦标赛游行中演奏小号. He has been featured on KALA morning news on trumpet. He began teaching at WSOC in 2013. 他很高兴提供一个强大的音乐课程，使学生享受自己和发展终身的音乐技能.
Eurythmy Teacher

Pavel Hanustiak

Pavel teaches Eurythmy in grades 1-8. He received his B.A. in mathematics from the University of P.J. Safarik in Kosice, East Slovakia. He completed his Waldorf training in 1998 and his Eurythmy training in 2004 in Dornach, Switzerland. In 2007, he began teaching in a Waldorf school in Bratislava, Slovakia. In 2008, together with WSOC high school Eurythmy teacher Silvia Hanustiakova, he co-founded the first Eurythmy training program in Slovakia. They have performed with Eurythmy troupes all over Europe. He began teaching at WSOC in 2018. His daughter is a student at WSOC.
Choir Teacher

Lisa Taylor

Lisa Katherine Taylor teaches high school and grades choir. 在夏威夷待了9年之后，她于2020年回到南加州，在那里她在马拉马拉玛华德福学校和公立学校的k -6年级教授音乐. She founded and directed Ānuenue Children’s Chorus, Ānuenue Glee Club, and a children’s musical theatre summer camp in collaboration with local performing arts groups. 她曾担任多部音乐剧的音乐和声乐导演，包括希洛历史宫殿剧院的《亚洲十大网上博彩》和《推荐全球十大博彩公司排行榜》，以及夏威夷大学的《推荐全球十大博彩公司排行榜》, Hilo. For many years, she performed as a vocalist at Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, and Universal Studios and continues to perform in local community theatre. 她在奥兰治的查普曼大学获得音乐治疗学位，并与有特殊需要的儿童一起工作了20多年.
Practical Arts/Woodwork

Jack Bryant

Jack Bryant completed his Waldorf Teacher training at WISC in 2000, taking his first teaching assignment at the Santa Fe Waldorf School in New Mexico. Beginning in 2001, Jack has been teaching sculpting and practical arts full time at Highland Hall Waldorf School, where he served as Whole School meeting facilitator for three years and as a member of the governance Leadership Team, College of Teachers, Board of Trustees. During summers, Jack has traveled extensively through China, 在许多华德福教师培训课程中担任教师，也是北京华德福实用艺术学院教师培训课程的创始人和主任, Chengdu and Shanghai. Jack is also the founder and director of WPAT, the Waldorf Practical Arts Training program in Los Angeles. Jack brings more than 30 years of practical experience to his teaching, working in the building and construction trades.
Strings Teacher

Jessica Haddy

Jessica Haddy is WSOC’s strings teacher. Most recently, she was the orchestra assistant and conductor at Corona Del Mar High School and Middle School, as well as strings teacher at Free Society Academics, and Linden Tree Learning Enrichment. Ms. Haddy was a featured strings instructor for the Newport Mesa district string conference in 2020. A Laguna Beach resident, she teaches at her home studio and instructs nationally for the online music company, Tunelark. Before having her daughter Ravelle, Ms. Haddy taught violin, 在Aliso Viejo的旅程学校学习中提琴和大提琴，并担任Aliso Niguel高中管弦乐队的弦乐教练. She has been the concertmaster of the Southern California Philharmonic since 2016. Currently, she is the Principal 2nd Violinist with the Mira Costa Symphony and has performed with the Golden State Pops, Culver City Chamber Orchestra, OC Symphony, Dana Point Symphony and the Debut Symphony.
Spanish (Grades 5-8)

Sandra Blanco

Sandra Blanco teaches Spanish in grades 5-8. She is from Mexico City and earned her B.A. in business administration with an emphasis in marketing and human resources from CETYS University, Mexicali, B.C. After graduating from college, Sandra guided young entrepreneurs on their path to developing their own companies. Before joining the faculty at WSOC, 她在马鞍峰谷联合学区的西班牙语浸入式和英语为第二语言课程中担任了12年的教师助理. She joined WSOC in 2002. Sandra’s two daughters are both WSOC alumni.
Middle School Resource Teacher

Thomas Corcoran

Thomas Corcoran is the Middle School resource teacher. He holds degrees in psychology, French and English literature, along with an M.A. in reading instruction. Thomas helped to found Sierra Waldorf School in 1989, and has additionally taught in Waldorf schools in Sweden after completing his Waldorf training there. After working for many years in Riverside, CA schools as a Reading Specialist, academic coach and intervention coach, Thomas is delighted to return to the Waldorf milieu.
Spanish (Grades 1-4)

Iris Ortiz

Iris Ortiz was born in Mendoza, Argentina. She holds degrees in Teaching and in Piano and Theory, both from the National University of Cuyo, Argentina. Ms. Ortiz moved to California with her husband and daughter in 1977 and in the next few years had two more children. She began teaching piano as a private teacher, and soon discovered Waldorf Education. Iris became the Spanish teacher at Highland Hall Waldorf School in Northridge, LA., where her three children also attended. For the past 30+ years, Ms. Ortiz has taught Spanish at Waldorf Schools (Highland Hall, Journey, WSOC, and currently at Maple Village). She has also taught Spanish to teachers in LA County, as well as Spanish and Music at YMCAs and Montessori schools. She infuses her passion for music in all of her lessons, and is currently teaching Spanish and piano lessons privately.
Handwork (Grades 1-8)

Angelika Meier

Angelika Meier is in charge of the handwork program and has been a part of the handwork program since 1997. She also has completed the WSOC Advanced Studies Program. Born in Manhattan, she was introduced to the art of handwork in 4th grade at a public school in Switzerland. She completed her undergraduate schooling in the United States, then returned to Switzerland to complete a degree in culinary servicing. She later returned to the United States with her husband and ultimately embarked upon her Waldorf teaching career.
Games Teacher

Brad Holm

Brad Holm is the Grades games/movement teacher. Trained in both Waldorf Foundation Studies and Spacial Dynamics™ and an avid athlete since childhood, Brad delights in providing developmentally appropriate movement skills to grades 1-8. 布拉德和妻子在为即将上幼儿园的儿子寻找学校选择时，发现了华德福教育. Mr. Brad is a native Southern Californian and a graduate from University of California San Diego. In his free time he enjoys surfing, hiking and gardening.
Resource Teacher

Deborah Waring

Deborah began her teaching career in the public school system. 在获得南加州大学的教育学学士和硕士学位以及行政证书后, she taught in the South Pasadena Unified School District and also pursued an interest in Administration. Following the birth of her three children, 华德福教育激发了她的想象力，在2000年至2008年受邀成为帕萨迪纳华德福学校的班主任之前，她获得了额外课程培训的认证. During her sabbatical year, Deborah来到WSOC协助二年级的发展评估，后来被聘为WSOC的资源/教育支持老师. Teaching, she says, has always been a sense of joy and satisfaction for her.

High School Faculty

Eurythmy

Silvia Hanustiakova

Silvia Hanustiakova joins our faculty from Slovakia, Europe. She teaches Eurythmy in the middle school and high school. Silvia graduated from Waldorf Eurythmy training and art therapy in Vienna, Austria in 2003. Silvia is an experienced Eurythmy teacher, having taught extensively in Waldorf schools in Slovakia, and is one of the founders of a Eurythmy teacher training school there. Silvia has performed as part of a troupe in France, Germany, Switzerland and Slovakia. In 2019, Silvia graduated with a Masters of Arts in art therapy, and had a thriving practice in Germany before joining WSOC. Silvia is passionate about assisting students in their individuality and uniqueness, and her goal is to always support and encourage inner development. She has one daughter at WSOC.
Choir Teacher

Lisa Taylor

Lisa Katherine Taylor teaches high school and grades choir. 在夏威夷待了9年之后，她于2020年回到南加州，在那里她在马拉马拉玛华德福学校和公立学校的k -6年级教授音乐. She founded and directed Ānuenue Children’s Chorus, Ānuenue Glee Club, and a children’s musical theatre summer camp in collaboration with local performing arts groups. 她曾担任多部音乐剧的音乐和声乐导演，包括希洛历史宫殿剧院的《亚洲十大网上博彩》和《推荐全球十大博彩公司排行榜》，以及夏威夷大学的《推荐全球十大博彩公司排行榜》, Hilo. For many years, she performed as a vocalist at Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, and Universal Studios and continues to perform in local community theatre. 她在奥兰治的查普曼大学获得音乐治疗学位，并与有特殊需要的儿童一起工作了20多年.
Physics

Ed Feck

Ed Feck teaches physics in the high school. He grew up in rural Oregon, and earned his BS in Chemical Engineering from Oregon State University. Ed has spent over 30 years in manufacturing in various engineering, research and management roles and earned his MBA degree from Pepperdine University. 他有四个孩子已经完成了华德福教育，有一对双胞胎将在2019/2020学年进入一年级. Ed has completed the Foundation Studies Program and has previously taught the 9th and 10th grade physics blocks. He is very excited about contributing to the excellence of the WSOC high school curriculum.
High School Resource Teacher

Lorri Valenzuela-Mier

Lorri Valenzuela-Mier is the high school resource teacher. Ms. VM holds a BA in research psychology from the University of Colorado, and pursued this area of study in a masters program at California State University, Long Beach. 她是WSOC高级研究项目的毕业生，最近是2025级的主要课程教师. Ms. VM and her wife are the parents of three children, all of whom attended WSOC.
English

Nicole Scheurer

Nicole Scheurer teaches high school English. She received her B.A. in English Literature from UC Davis and her teaching credential from CSU Fullerton. She earned her M.A. in English Literature from UC Irvine. She taught high school English and English Language Development in Monterey, California, before moving back home to Garden Grove where she continued to teach English at both public and private levels. She misses the misty forests and cozy coffee shops from up north, but prefers to be close to family and friends. Nicole loves reading literature ranging from medieval to romantic. Growing up, she read many books and continues to love reading with a hot cup of tea. Her other passions include creative writing, especially sci-fi and horror genres, as well as listening to true crime podcasts and eating anything pumpkin flavored.
Math

James Mesevage

James Mesevage teaches math at WSOC in grades 9-12. Mr. Mesevage comes to WSOC with Waldorf High School math teaching experience from Green Meadow, Baltimore and Sacramento Waldorf Schools. He earned his B.A. in Music from Philadelphia College of Performing Arts, his M.A. in Mathematics and Mathematics Education from Columbia University, and his Certificate in Waldorf Education from Sunbridge Institute. Mr. Mesevage completed his Doctorate in Education from Columbia University in 2022.
History

Hugh Brennan

Hugh Brennan holds a BA and single subject teaching credential in Social Sciences from Cal State Long Beach. He is also a National Registered EMT. Hugh graduated from WSOC’s Advances Studies program and has worked at WSOC in several capacities since 2003, including as a humanities teacher, class co-sponsor and guest block teacher. Alongside teaching, he enjoys surfing, traveling the world, and going on adventures with his wife and dog.
Practical Arts/Woodwork

Jack Bryant

Jack Bryant completed his Waldorf Teacher training at WISC in 2000, taking his first teaching assignment at the Santa Fe Waldorf School in New Mexico. Beginning in 2001, Jack has been teaching sculpting and practical arts full time at Highland Hall Waldorf School, where he served as Whole School meeting facilitator for three years and as a member of the governance Leadership Team, College of Teachers, Board of Trustees. During summers, Jack has traveled extensively through China, 在许多华德福教师培训课程中担任教师，也是北京华德福实用艺术学院教师培训课程的创始人和主任, Chengdu and Shanghai. Jack is also the founder and director of WPAT, the Waldorf Practical Arts Training program in Los Angeles. Jack brings more than 30 years of practical experience to his teaching, working in the building and construction trades.
Fiber Arts

Bama Mattson

Bama Mattson is the high school Fiber Arts teacher. She’s been an artist in many avenues, retiring from dance to then pursue a Fashion Design education through Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. After working in the fashion industry she started her own bag and accessory company, Sixth & Co., where she is the owner and designer. She was recently the handwork teacher for first through fourth grades at Sycamore Creek Community Charter School. In June of 2023 she completed Foundation Studies at WSOC. She has a son joining fifth grade. Bama is so excited to be a part of WSOC and is looking forward to sharing all of her love for fiber arts.
Grades eurythmy accompanist

Rebecca Lim

Rebecca Hee Jung Lim is the grades eurythmy accompanist at WSOC. 她在加州州立大学鲍勃·科尔音乐学院获得了音乐学士和硕士学位, Long Beach. She enjoys collaborating with other musicians. She collaborates with various instrumentalists in juries, studio classes and recitals. Rebecca also enjoys teaching piano lessons. She is an active member of Lakewood/Cerritos branch of the Music Teachers’ Association of California (MTAC).
Humanities

Kristen Kuczenski

Kristen Kuczenski teaches English in the high school. She received her B.A. in English Literature from Trinity College. Before graduate school, 她在大哈特福德艺术学院教授创意写作和文学，还在神秘海港博物馆的“辉煌”号帆船上担任大副, the nation’s oldest sail education program. Ms. 库森斯基于2016年在阿拉巴马大学完成了创意写作和性别与种族研究的艺术硕士和硕士课程. She’s thrilled to be working with Waldorf students, and loves the ever-evolving play of poiesis in everything from writing to cooking to conversation. Ms. 库岑斯基于2020年毕业于新罕布什尔州人类智学中心的华德福高中教师教育项目，获得英语和历史双学位.
Earth Science and Biology

Kim Eijpen

Kim Eijpen teaches earth science and biology in grades 9-12. She is a native of Scotland and moved to California in 2007. Kim graduated with a B.Sc. in Physical Geography from the University of Glasgow and continued on to graduate studies at the University of Alberta, Canada and the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Kim is passionate about geology, geography, nature and the environment and loves to share that enthusiasm with students both in the classroom and out in the field. She has spent many years studying glaciers and glacial environments in High Arctic Canada, Iceland, Nepal, the Canadian Rockies, Scotland and Ireland. Kim first learned of Rudolf Steiner while studying for a diploma in Naturopathy in Scotland. She has been a parent at WSOC since 2008. Kim于2018年毕业于WSOC高级研究项目，并于2019年毕业于新罕布什尔州人智中心的高中教师教育项目.
Chemistry and Math

Ingrid Feck

Ingrid Feck teaches high school chemistry and mathematics at WSOC. Spending endless hours observing and exploring in her father’s physics lab, she developed a fascination with science, technology, and mathematics. She received B.S. degrees in Biochemistry and Computer Science and a M.S. degree in Mathematics. Her interest in education was sparked while teaching Math for Elementary School Teachers at CSULB. After joining the WSOC community as a parent in 1992, she was recruited to the faculty as math and science support teacher. 她完成了8年的班主任工作，最终成为这所高中的创始教师之一. Ingrid considers it a privilege to work with the students, parents, and teachers of the Waldorf community.
Arts

Elise Woodward

Elise Woodward is an art teacher and ceramic artist. She has been throwing pottery and creating art in various media for over 20 years. She received her BFA with a concentration in ceramics from California State University, Fullerton and has spent the years since graduating teaching both art and ceramics to adults with disabilities. Ms. Woodward is a member of the Whittier Gallery and recently won first place in the three-dimensional category. Her sculptures have been exhibited in many galleries including the Fullerton Museum Center and the DTLA gallery. Ms. 伍德沃德擅长功能和雕塑作品，她很高兴能与推荐全球十大博彩公司排行榜分享她对艺术和陶瓷的热爱.
Strings Teacher

Jessica Haddy

Jessica Haddy is WSOC’s strings teacher. Most recently, she was the orchestra assistant and conductor at Corona Del Mar High School and Middle School, as well as strings teacher at Free Society Academics, and Linden Tree Learning Enrichment. Ms. Haddy was a featured strings instructor for the Newport Mesa district string conference in 2020. A Laguna Beach resident, she teaches at her home studio and instructs nationally for the online music company, Tunelark. Before having her daughter Ravelle, Ms. Haddy taught violin, 在Aliso Viejo的旅程学校学习中提琴和大提琴，并担任Aliso Niguel高中管弦乐队的弦乐教练. She has been the concertmaster of the Southern California Philharmonic since 2016. Currently, she is the Principal 2nd Violinist with the Mira Costa Symphony and has performed with the Golden State Pops, Culver City Chamber Orchestra, OC Symphony, Dana Point Symphony and the Debut Symphony.

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