Faculty & Staff Biographies
"I've leaned toward the sciences in high school. My scientific thinking capacities were developed in my lab work in seventh and eighth grade. We were expected to observe, think practically, make connections, and describe relationships." -Karl Wetterhorn, MWS 2005
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Lynn received a Bachelor's Degree in Plant and Soil Science from the University of Vermont. She received a Masters Degree in Waldorf Early Childhood Education from Antioch University New England. Lynn worked as an assistant at our Nursery Kindergarten from 1995 to spring, 2002. Since the fall of 2002 Lynn has been a lead teacher at our Nursery Kindergarten. She brings a wealth of experience as a parent educator and childcare provider to her the classroom. In addition Lynn is a skilled landscape designer. She lives in Spofford with her husband and two children.
Michelle received a Bachelor's Degree in early childhood education from Anna Maria College and a Masters Degree in curriculum and instruction from Lesley College. In 2006 Michelle completed the Waldorf Early Childhood Education program at Sunbridge College in New York. She was a founding teacher at the Village School in Royalston, Massachusetts. Michelle lives in Roxbury with her husband Glenn Mallet and their three children.
Marie received a Bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescent Behavior from San Francisco State University and a masters in Education from Antioch New England Graduate School in Keene with both a Waldorf and public school certification. Marie did her student teaching internship with us and has also been a nanny, and after-care teacher, a camp counselor, and a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. Marie live in Keen
Heather received a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Policy and Environmental Science from Boston University and a Masters in Education from Antioch New England Graduate School with both a Waldorf and public school certification. She was a lead teacher at Apples and Pears Nursery in Ann Arbor, Mi from 1995- 1997. Heather has substituted in every grade at Monadnock Waldorf School from Parent Child to eighth grade. Since the fall of 2007 Heather has been a Lead teacher at our Nursery Kindergarten. She lives in Fitzwilliam with her husband and two children.
Maggie received a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education from the University of Georgia and Waldorf Teacher Training at Antioch New England Graduate School. Mrs. Myers has worked in MWS classrooms for 16 years – three years as a Kindergarten Assistant and 13 years as Class Teacher. Perhaps her warm classroom atmosphere reflects her past work as an Innkeeper! Spacial Dynamics movement education is one of Maggie’s many interests.
Alison received her bachelor’s degree with honors from St. John’s College in Maryland. She received a Master of Science Degree in Education from Indiana University and a certificate in Waldorf teacher education from Antioch University New England. Alison taught English for five years in Mie Prefecture, Japan. She did her internship here with us and worked in our afternoon program before joining us this year as our first grade teacher. She lives in Keene with her husband and two children.
Tim received a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York and a Masters Degree in public administration from Rockefeller College and a Master of Education with Waldorf Certification from Antioch University New England. Tim comes to us from the Upper Valley Waldorf School in Quechee, Vermont where he took a class of students from first grade through their eighth grade graduation in 2006.
Thia received a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services from New Hampshire College and Waldorf Teacher Certification from Antioch University New England. Thia worked extensively with people with disabilities in the areas of rehabilitation and placement prior to undertaking her Waldorf teacher training. For five years, she was Director/Head teacher at Cobb Meadow School; a Waldorf inspired Nursery Kindergarten in Dublin, NH. In 2003 Thia became the sixth grade teacher at MWS and taught that class until they completed eighth grade in 2006. A freelance artist, Thia is a painter (watercolors and acrylics) and photographer. Thia lives in Marlborough, NH with her two children.
Monica received a Masters in Education with Public and Waldorf Teacher Certification from Antioch University New England. Her undergraduate work was at Sonoma State College. Miss Marshall has been a Waldorf teacher for 27 years, 11 years at MWS. This is her fourth trip through the grades. Miss Marshall teaches in the Waldorf Teacher Training Programs at Antioch New England Graduate School and at Rudolf Steiner College. Monica has also served as mentor in other Waldorf schools. She spent two summers in South Africa training teachers and working in Waldorf schools before the fall of Apartheid. Music, hiking, travel, gardening, cooking and crafts are some of Miss Marshall’s outside interests.
Kevin completed undergraduate work at Allegheny College and received his Waldorf Teacher Training at Antioch New England Graduate School. Mr. McGuigan has taught for over 18 years, 16 at MWS. He also served the school as an administrator for one year. Kevin’s pre-teaching experience includes such diverse occupations as apple growing, archeology, and carpentry. He enjoys music, nature, mountain biking, and reading.
Signe received an undergraduate degree in Norway (emphasis on Foreign Language, History and the Arts). She completed Waldorf Teacher Training at Antioch New England Graduate School. Mrs. Motter is a graduate of the Remedial Teacher Program of the Association for Healing Education. One of the Founding Teachers of Monadnock Waldorf School, Signe has taught at MWS for 29 years. She has many interests outside the classroom including music, handwork, theater, reading and cross-country skiing.
Kathleen received her bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Fredonia in elementary education with a concentration in mathematics. She received a Master of Education degree from Sunbridge College in New York with a concentration in Waldorf Education. Kathleen taught at Saratoga Springs Waldorf School and went on to found IDEM-USA, organizing service learning projects for young people around the world. Her travels have taken her to Brazil, Kenya, Israel, Palestine, the Czech Republic and more. She has recently joined us as our seventh grade teacher and lives here in Keene.
Bruce Elliot received a Bachelor of Music degree from the Hartt School of Music, where he was invited to join the National Music Honor Society. He received a Master of Education degree with Waldorf Certification from Antioch University New England. Bruce has played his saxophone around the country and around the world. As a music teacher, Bruce has offered individual music instruction to students of all ages, including as an adjunct faculty member at Hartt School of Music. Bruce was a class teacher with us and we are delighted to have him with us now in our music program. Bruce lives in Keene with his wife and three children.
Jacqueline received a Bachelor's degree from Vermont College. Madame Bellamy has taught for 18 years, beginning as a Kindergarten Assistant. She has taught her native language at MWS for 14 years. Jacqueline contributes to the success of school plays by serving as prompter and director of make-up. She spends time outside of the classroom reading literature, making dolls and gardening.
Janet received a Bachelor's degree in American Studies from the University of South Florida and a Masters in Education from Antioch University New England. One of the Founding Teachers of Monadnock Waldorf School, Janet has taught at MWS for 30 years. She supports all class teachers in handwork and painting activities. Mrs. Gordon forms a special bond with children grades four and up working in many arts media.
Peter received a Bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and Waldorf training in sculpture at Emerson College, Sussex, England. In the mid-eighties, Peter taught artistic blocks in Waldorf schools in the northeast – including two at MWS! Before moving to New Hampshire in 2002, Peter was a faculty member for 12 years at Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School in Ghent, New York where he taught shop, modeling, arts and crafts and main lesson blocks in the high school. He has coached volleyball and is an avid tennis player. Peter enjoys many other outdoor activities including skiing, mountain climbing, and backpacking.
Hans received undergraduate and graduate degrees in the Netherlands. A former high school teacher, Mr. van Riel has taught at MWS for 18 years of his total of 30 years in teaching. He has taught grades 6 through 8 twice and now, as Specialty Teacher, Hans is considered by many as the Renaissance Man of MWS. Outside the classroom, Mr. van Riel shares his musical talents (clarinet) at assemblies, the Crafts Fair, festivals and parties. He serves as part of the Building Committee and has left many marks by his design or hand on our new addition.
Nell received her Bachelor's degree in music from Wellesley College. Nell has a variety of experience with youth and children's choirs. As a viola player she has been part of the Wellesley-Brandeis Orchestra as well as the Pioneer Symphony Orchestra in her home town of Ann Arbor Michigan.
Mi-Young was born and raised in Ulsan, South Korea. She received a degree in computer science from Pohang University of Science and Technology. After a career in the high tech field she was introduced to Waldorf Education and has recently completed her eurythmy training at Rudolf Steiner College in Fair Oaks, California. She is also working toward her Waldorf Teacher certification through Touro University. Mi-Young lives in Keene with her two children.
