Faculty

At Spring Garden, as is true with all Waldorf schools, our experienced educators are in charge of student curriculum, while the administration concerns itself with the everyday business of running a healthy school.

Meet our faculty:

Mary Bouch-Koslow — Nursery Preschool Teacher

  • B.S. (Education),University of Akron, 1993
  • Summer Institute, Sunbridge College, 1995, 1997, 2004
  • In-services on Waldorf Education, SGWS, 1993-2006
  • Mentor, 2004-05
  • First Aid Training, 2003
  • Early Childhood Training – O.D.E., 2004
  • Years with SGWS-16

Julie Gannon — Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher

  • B.A. (Fine Arts), Hiram College, 2002
  • Foundation Year, 2009
  • Preschool Assistant, SGWS, 2004-2009
  • Preschool Kindergarten Teacher, 2009-present
  • Child Abuse Prevention, First Aid/CPR, Recognition of Communicable Diseases
  • Years with SGWS-8

Olga Lyuksyutova — Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher

  • M.S. (Chemistry and Ed.),Kiev State University,1986
  • Ph.D. (Chemistry),National Ukrainian Academy, 1990
  • Waldorf Certification,Rudolph Steiner College, 2001
  • Early Childhood Program,Rudolph Steiner College, 2004
  • In-services & Workshops, SGWS, 2002-06
  • In-services on Early Childhood Ed. O.D.E., 2005
  • Mentor, 2004-05
  • First Aid Training, 2003
  • AWSNA Conference, 2003
  • Years with SGWS-13

Chris Anderson — Class One Teacher

  • B.A. Case Western Reserve University, Theatre/English
  • College of Santa Fe, New Mexico K-8 Certification
  • Early Childhood Assistant at SGWS for 2 years
  • Years with SGWS-3

Alyssa Humes — Class Two Teacher

  • Mrs. Humes is a graduate of Spring Garden Waldorf School.
  • B.S. Akron University (Education)
  • Student teaching at SGWS
  • Substitute teaching SGWS 2010-2012
  • Waldorf Foundation Studies
  • Years with SGWS-3

Adam Kuhn — Class Three Teacher

  • B.S. (Biology/Premed),Baldwin Wallace College, 1995
  • Waldorf Certification, Waldorf Institute of Southeast Michigan
  • The Essential Conferences with Eugene Schwartz, 2012, 2011
  • Member of the Anthroposophical Society of United States
  • Years with SGWS- 6

Michael Gannon — Class Four Teacher

  • B.A. (Psychology/Fine Arts),Hiram College, 1999
  • M.Ed., Antioch University New England
  • Waldorf Certification, Center for Anthroposophy
  • “Healing Forces in Waldorf Education”, Christof Weichert
  • Years with SGWS- 10

Royse Crall — Class Five Teacher

  • B.A. (Anthropology & History), Brown University, 1968
  • Elementary Ed. Cert., Cleveland State University, 1992
  • Waldorf Teacher Development Association, 2001
  • Waldorf Certification, Great Lakes Institute
  • Years with SGWS-13

Cate Hunko — Class Six Teacher

  • B.A. (Fine Arts),Wayne State University, 1984
  • Overview of the Grades, SGWS, 1999
  • Class 2-8 Teacher, SGWS, 1999-2006
  • Childhood Dev. Conf.,Rudolph Steiner College,2000
  • Art of Teaching Grades 3-6,Rudolph Steiner College, 2000-2003
  • Art of Teaching Grade 7,Spring Valley College,2004
  • Grammar (refresher),University of Akron,2004
  • Art of Teaching Grade 8,Rudolph Steiner College,2005
  • Instructor, SGWS Adult Watercolor Painting, 2006
  • Years with SGWS-14

Marie Paul — Class Seven Teacher

  • B.S. (Education),University of Akron
  • Waldorf Certification
  • Founding member of SGWS
  • Years with SGWS- 31

Theodora Michaels — Class Eight Teacher

  • B.S. (Education), Eastern Illinois University, 1988
  • Summer Institute,Rudolph Steiner College, 1993
  • Summer Institute,Sunbridge College, 1995, 98, 2003-05
  • In-services on Waldorf Education, SGWS, 1991-2006
  • Graduate Courses, Ashland College, 2005
  • Graduate Courses, Kent State University, 2003-04
  • Orton-Gillingham Training, 2005
  • RPDC Workshops, 2002-04
  • Years with SGWS-22

Jess Brown — Handwork Teacher

  • B.S. Indiana University, Kinesiology, 1993
  • Kent State University, Post-Baccalaureate in Pre-Medicine 2004-2006
  • Handwork skills:  knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, embroidery, felting, sewing, spinning and beadwork.
  • Years with SGWS-2

Amy Fabre — Spanish Teacher

  • B.A. (Spanish),Texas A&M University, 1988
  • Summer Institute, Sunbridge College, 1994
  • Waldorf Teacher Development Association, 1995-96
  • Waldorf Teacher Development Association, 1999
  • Waldorf Certification
  • Sabbatical, Collegio Waldorf Lima, 1998-99
  • In-services on Waldorf Education, SGWS, 2002-06
  • AWSNA Delegate Conferences, 2002-05
  • In-services & Workshops, SGWS, 2002-06
  • NBPTS Validator, 2002-03
  • Years with SGWS-20

Edward Grimes — Choral & Gardening Teacher

  • B.A. (Psychology), Kent State University, 1993
  • B.A. (Composition & Vocal), Kent State University, 1998
  • M.M. (Conducting), Kent State University, 1998
  • A.S. (Horticultural Science), OSU Agricultural and Technical Institute, 2011
  • Previous Experience
  • Assistant Choral Master, Opera Cleveland
  • Coordinator, Kent Classic Arts, Kent State University
  • Adjunct Faculty and Staff Accompanist, Kent State University
  • Years with SGWS- 4

Nancy Stewart — Physical Education Teacher / Athletic Director

  • B.S. (Education),Kentucky Christian College, 1987
  • Spatial Dynamics Institute, 1997-99
  • Spring Garden Waldorf School, 1993 (one semester full-time training; one semester co-teaching with Ms. Paul)
  • In-services on Waldorf Education, SGWS, 1993-2001
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Athletic Workshops
  • Years with SGWS- 25

Frank Vargo — Woodworking Teacher

  • Master Woodworker
  • Private business owner-woodworking
  • Years with SGWS-8

Julie Carpenter–Instrumental Teacher

  • Years with SGWS-2

Jennell Woodard–Extra Lesson Teacher

  • Waldorf Certification
  • Extra Lesson Training
  • Founding member of the school
  • Years with SGWS-31

Diane Miskinis — Tutor

  • B.S., John Carroll University
  • Foundation Year
  • Waldorf Remediation Training
  • Previously an electrical engineer, voluntarily a math tutor
  • Years with SGWS- 4

Want to speak with a class or subject teacher in depth? Please visit us during our Open Houses throughout the year.