Amanda Tipton is an educational leader with more than fifteen years of experience in school administration, community engagement, and organizational leadership. She currently serves as School Director at the Charlottesville Waldorf School, where she works closely with faculty, families, and the Board of Trustees to support the school’s mission of educating the whole human being and fostering thoughtful, engaged citizenship.

Throughout her career, Amanda has focused on building educational communities that nurture resilience, curiosity, and moral courage in young people. Her work emphasizes the importance of helping children develop the inner resources needed to navigate an increasingly complex and anxious world, while cultivating empathy, responsibility, and a sense of connection to others and to the natural world.

Amanda’s experience also includes international education leadership. She was the founding director of Casa Stella Waldorf School in Ibarra, Ecuador, where she helped build a growing educational initiative through teacher training, parent education, and community partnerships. This work strengthened her belief that education has the power to bridge cultures and build understanding across differences.

Originally from Greenbrier County, West Virginia, Amanda holds a Bachelor’s degree in Art and Philosophy from Ferrum College. In addition to her work in education, she is passionate about community building, environmental stewardship, and supporting the development of courageous, compassionate young people.