Wellspring Faculty & Staff
The FACULTY consists of teachers in the grades, early childhood, Morning Garden, main lesson
and specialty classes. The faculty is responsible for the school’s pedagogy and sets policy
regarding administrative matters. The faculty chair sets the agenda for the weekly faculty
meetings. Meetings include: school business, artistic activities, the readings and study of the
work of Rudolf Steiner and related materials, individual child study and pedagogical issues.
Parents should contact the faculty chair to bring a concern to the full faculty meeting agenda.
Teachers work out of a foundation of Anthroposophy to invigorate their work to educate children
and support families.
Wellspring Class Teachers:
Laura Williams
Sandi Rossi
Jen Nelson
Dana Cudney
David Pepe
Kate Winslow
Judy Tharinger
'Specials Teachers':
Marianne McCann, handwork
Torsti Rovainen, movement
Sharon Spiegel, Spanish
Heinz Rathmann, woodwork
Peter Blum, strings
The ADMINISTRATOR represents the school to federal, state and local agencies and to the
community at large; manages the office, parent accounts and business activities; oversees
enrollment, the pledge system and barter; facilitates communication between faculty, board and
parents; and assists with outreach and fund-raising. Office hours are during regular school
hours. The Administrator reports to and attends faculty and Board meetings.
The BOARD of TRUSTEES is composed of parents, faculty and community members. The
Board carries the overall vision and direction of the school and is responsible for Wellspring’s
legal and economic concerns. The Board, in conjunction with the faculty, administrator and
school committees, directs the operations of the school. Agendas and meeting minutes are posted
in the mailroom. Parents are encouraged to attend meetings and/or give input to Board members.
Board members usually serve for two to three year commitments. The Board meets monthly and
meetings are open to all interested people. Parents should contact the Board chair to get items on
the agenda at least five days prior to each meeting.
Board:
Margaret Loftus, board chair
Peter O’Connor
Pat Barnes
Judy Tharinger
Jim Veneziano
Wendy Palthey
Heide Scheurer ex officio
The FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR oversees financial operations, tuition and
pledging processes, budget planning, fund-raising activities, and serves on the Budget and
Finance and Development Committees.
The EXECUTIVE GROUP is comprised of the Faculty Chair, the Board Chair, the Parent Council
Chair, and the Administrator. It meets monthly to clarify roles and responsibilities within the
school, make general policy recommendations, and identify community wide concerns. |
