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Kimberton Waldorf School

Kimberton Waldorf School

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Early Childhood Teachers

Parent-Child Classes: Molly Brett

Rosebud Garden Suite: Molly Brett, Maureen Zager
Rosebud Garden Farmhouse: Miku Pedersen, Astrid Liebergesell
Rosebud Garden Cottage: Ona Wetherall, Lia Dancey

Rosebud Afternoon Assistant/Aftercare: Tara Sersen Boroson, Tamar Haut

Cloudberry Kindergarten: Lucy Bell, Jenna Mutton
Fernwood Kindergarten: Kristen McDowell, Daria Enz
Red Rose Kindergarten: Laura Esposito, Sarah Schopfer

Forest Kindergarten: Erin Byrne, Cindie Gunther

Kindergarten Afternoon Assistants: Allison Hunter

Class Teachers

First Grade: Alyssa Huber
Second Grade: Dirk Wahanik
Third Grade: Maggie Kincheloe
Fourth Grade: Kim Purtle
Fifth Grade: Lesya Parashchuk
Sixth Grade: Mari Avicolli
Seventh Grade: Karen Hite
Eighth Grade: Deloris Allen

Class Advisors

Ninth Grade: Tonya Rice, Dan Smith
Tenth Grade:
Hezi Haut, Elisabeth Burgess
Eleventh Grade:
Jake Strevig, Effie Scott
Twelfth Grade:
Anna Zay, Celia Martin

Subject Classes &
High School Main Lesson

Art and Painting: Emily Jones
Athletic Director:
Anwar Abernathy
Botany:
Celia Martin
Chemistry:
Dan Smith
Clay: 
James Pierson, Hilla Haut
College Guidance:
Anna Zay
Drama:
Angie Foster, Raymonde van der Stok Fried
Economics: 
Effie Scott
English:
Jamie Davis, Effie Scott
Eurythmy 1-6:
Maiko Canard
Eurythmy 7-12:
Raymonde van der Stok Fried
Gardening:
Celia Martin
German 1-5:
Susan Schwaneflugel
German 6-12:
Elisabeth Burgess

Handwork 1 -5,9: Annaleena Hoffman

Fibers 3: Annaleena Hoffman


Handwork 6, 8: Susan Schwaneflugel

History: Anna Zay
Human Geography 12:
Effie Scott
Humanities:
Dan Smith, Tonya Rice, Hezi Haut
Life Sciences 9-12:
Jake Strevig
Math:
Hezi Haut, Tonya Rice, Dan Smith
Metalworking:
James Pierson
Music 1-6:
Esther Walsh
Orchestra 4-12:
Esther Walsh
Physics:
Hezi Haut

Spanish: Faria Rota, Lily Oglesby

Woodworking: James Pierson
Yearbook:
Hilla Haut

Extended Day Program

Grades K-6 Aftercare: Daria Enz, Sharavathi Pinumalla

Educational Support Staff

Academic Support Coordinator: Deborah Merroth-Ahola
CCIU Speech: Tina Borst
CCIU Reading: Maryann Mauer
School Counselor: Natalie Schwartz
Academic Support and ESL: Elisabeth Burgess (ESL), Tammy Davis

Accompanists & Musical Instruments

Accompanist: Hsiao-Ming Chen, Mike Ruhl
Brass: Robert Diener
Cello: Hsiao-Ming Chen
Percussion/Guitar:  Ryan Leaver
Violin/Viola: John Sergovic

Administrative Staff

We are here to help! Click on a name to send an email or call 610.933.3635 and the extension that appears below.

Administration:

Dean of School 
Dr. Brad Kershner – ext. 110

High School Team Leader 
Deborah Merroth-Ahola – ext. 166

Early Childhood Team Leader 
Ona Wetherall – 610-935-4971

Lower School Team Leader 
Annaleena Hoffmann – ext. 1

Office Manager (High School)
RJ Nixon – ext. 140

Office Coordinator (Middle School)
Meghan Cable – ext. 100

Administration:

Admissions Coordinator
Tammi Stein – ext. 108

Director of Enrollment 
Lilli Foster – ext. 107

Director of Development
Kelli Paul– ext. 109

Health Records

Kitchen Manager
Hilla Haut – ext. 133

Business Office:

Business Office Administrator
Cali Merion – ext. 128

Business Office Manager and Accountant 
Michele Gerace – ext. 120

Accounts Receivable
Becky Dornblaser – ext. 123

Report Attendance
Email us here – ext. 103

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410 West Seven Stars Road,
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Mailing Address:
PO Box 350, Kimberton,
PA 19442
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ph:610.933.3635  f:610.300.5488

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