Rhoda - Recent Teacher Training & Workshops

Winter 2008 - Autumn 2009

As a requirement of my new teaching job (combined 1st/2nd grade) at an eclectic private school in Maryland, I am getting my Lower Elementary Montessori certification through the distance learning program at North American Montessori Center.

December 9, 2008 - "Singing to Learn: A Multicultural Approach to Early Childhood Curriculum"

workshop with Faye Stanley (this book & CD set is available in her online store)
held at The Kennedy Center in Washington DC

August 22 through 24, 2008 - Bringing Waldorf Home conference 2008: Enlivening the Will

Chiron conference organized by Bringing Waldorf Home/Nicole Correri, held at George Mason University VA

I was the presenter for the curriculum of grades 3 and 4, and a panelist in the roundtable discussion on special homeschooling challenges.

August 14 through 17, 2008 - Homeschool Teacher Training

workshop sponsored by Waldorf Without Walls/Barbara Dewey, held at Taproot Farm
attended grades 2, 3, 4

October 27 through 28, 2007 - Whole Parent, Whole Family conference in Boulder CO

conference sponsored by Waldorf in the Home/Rahima Baldwin Dancy, held at Shining Mountain Waldorf School

workshops attended:

"Hands-On Math for the Early Grades" by Barbara Dewey
"The Waldorf Curriculum through Eurythmy" by David-Michael Monasch
"Creating a Compassionate Family" by Jessica Hardoon Dancingheart
"Storytelling" by Barbara Dewey
"Handwork: Developing Skills for Dealing with a Complex World" by Regina Mason

April 27 through 29, 2007 - Family Science and Art Weekend with Natalie (5 years old)

workshop sponsored by Waldorf Without Walls/Barbara Dewey, held at Taproot Farm

January 19 through 21, 2007 - Family Arts Weekend with Natalie (4 years old)

workshop sponsored by Waldorf Without Walls/Barbara Dewey, held at Taproot Farm

March 7, 2006 - adult education series at Acorn Hill Waldorf Kindergarten and Nursery

Creative Discipline: The Basis for a Healthy Home Life
The security and warmth ofered by creative discipline are as important to a young child's health as a nutritious diet. Drawing on her experience as a Waldorf teacher, Nancy Foster will share thoughts and tools for creating a healthy home life for both children and their parents.

March 5, 2006 - puppetry workshop with Suzanne Down

The Healing Power of Nursery Rhymes
held at the Washington Waldorf School

March 3, 2006 - puppetry workshop with Suzanne Down

held at the Washington Waldorf School

February 16, 2006 - meeting of the "Introduction to Waldorf Education" seminar

with Jack Petrash, sponsored by the Nova Institute
held at the Washington Waldorf School