More than Educators
At Charlottesville Waldorf School (CWS), our teachers are lifelong learners, mentors, and guides who meet each student with care, insight, and intention. They are Educators and more; unique individuals who are here for the freedom in which Waldorf education is rooted.
In addition to holding degrees in education or related fields and bringing years of classroom experience, our faculty engage in ongoing Waldorf teacher training. This specialized preparation includes deep study of child development, the arts, storytelling, movement, and holistic curriculum design — ensuring that our teachers are equipped to support not just academic growth, but the full unfolding of each child.
All of our teachers also participate in professional development opportunities through the year — some specific to Waldorf and other more general training to enhance their knowledge and understanding of various aspects of child development and educational advances.
Our staff and administration bring that same commitment and warmth to every part of school life, supporting a culture of collaboration, trust, and purpose.
We invite you to get to know the people who bring our mission to life every day.
Early Childhood Faculty
Jen Edelson
Sunflower Kindergarten
Jan Coerper
Sunflower Kindergarten Assistant
Natalie Rader
Sunflower Kindergarten Assistant, Parent and Child Assistant
Vanessa Fugate
Marigold Kindergarten
Andrew Bick
Marigold Kindergarten Assistant
Jessica Kiley
Rosebud Playgarden
Julie Halscott
Bluebell Playgarden Assistant
Dalen Clark
Bluebell Playgarden
Sonia Anchia
Rosebud Playgarden Assistant
Sue Horne Lim
Kindergarten Aftercare
Robin Hyer
Bluebell Assistant, Nap Teacher
Anne Coyner
Enrollment Coordinator, Parent and Child Program Coordinator
Linda Stearns
EC Instructional Coach, Parent and Child Assistant
Grades Faculty
Lisa Wingerath
Eighth Grade
Richard Nootbaar
SIxth/Seventh Grade
Tommy McElroy
Fourth/Fifth Grade
Shilpi Bajpai
Third Grade
Ariana Marie
Second Grade
Claudia Reinhardt
First Grade
Specialty Subjects Faculty
Rebecca Bauer
Elementary School Music, Middle School Choir, Grade School Orchestra
Yanina Charre
Grade School Assistant
Jim Coate
Engineering Elective
Matthew Curreri
Middle School Math and Technology
Emma Deane
Movement and Athletics, Soccer Coach
Mark Lieberth
Woodworking
Maria Nootbaar
Grade School Spanish
Dana Pauly
Gardening and Nature Studies, Volleyball Coach
Tess Przyuski
Handwork
Lorie Henry
Education Specialist
Aftercare Faculty
Sue Horne Lim
Kindergarten Aftercare
Administration & Staff
Lilli Costa
Receptionist, EC Assistant
Anne Coyner
Enrollment Coordinator, Parent and Child Program Coordinator
Eamon Cunningham
Maintenance Technician
Karen Fraser-Morris
Academic Director
CarrollAnn Friedmann
Accounts Manager
Amanda Polson
Communications and Events Coordinator
Katie Reynolds
Operations Manager
