Co-Pedagological administrator Marina Budrys explains the what and why behind EI Week, which gives students an opportunity to do something they’ve never done before—and may never do again.
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Dr. Lea Fredrickson Shapes STEM Education in Silicon Valley
A profile of WSP Faculty member and Co-Pedagogical Administrator (Grades 6-8) Dr. Lea Fredrickson, her trajectory from Waldorf student herself to Waldorf teacher and administrator, and her thoughts on Waldorf’s approach to STEM. “To parents concerned about their children’s readiness for the tech world, she offers reassurance. “Wadof education prepares students with flexibility of thinking, resilience, and confidence to navigate an uncertain future. It’s less about specific tools and more about fostering adaptability and critical thinking.”
Discovering Pathways: WSP’s College Counseling Approach
By Robert Kostrzeski | Director of College Counseling At the Waldorf School of the Peninsula (WSP), our college counseling program is intentionally designed to reflect the deeply personalized and holistic philosophy of Waldorf education. We understand that each...
Meet WSP’s New Athletic Director, Coach Omar!
By Melanie Ingler | Communications Coordinator Waldorf School of the Peninsula is thrilled to welcome Omar Kharroub, known on campus as “Coach Omar,” as our new Athletic Director! We're excited to have Omar join our community, bringing his energy, passion, and...
Unity in Movement: Reflections from the 2025 Youth Eurythmy Festival in San Francisco
By Michaela Bergmann | Eurythmy Teacher, Middle and High School Eight WSP students joined me in our WSP van to make the 45-mile trip to the four-day Youth Eurythmy Festival in San Francisco earlier this month. When we arrived, we were greeted by High School eurythmy...
Digital Distraction: How Smartphones and Social Media Rewire Adolescent Cognition and Emotional Development
By Ashley Brickeen | Lower School Admissions Director Imagine you are in an important meeting when BUZZ. You take a second to peek at your phone—a friend has sent you a text asking about getting together today after work. You quickly switch back to listening to your...
I Thought Eurythmy Was a Colossal Waste of Time—Then I Embraced the Journey
By Noam Radwin | WSP Class of 2024 Below is the full transcript of Noam's speech delivered at the Commencement Ceremony in 2024. If you would prefer to watch and listen to his inspiring words, a video recording is available below. Used with permission. One of the...
Why Chores Matter: Building Life Skills, Independence, and Family Bonds
By Mia Hammerschmidt | Education Support Teacher Assigning chores to children is more than just teaching them responsibility—it fosters independence, builds confidence, and strengthens their connection to the family unit. Research has shown that children who do chores...
A Fresh Perspective: Joining WSP as the Director of College Counseling
By Robert Kostrzeski | Director of College Counseling I am truly delighted to have joined the Waldorf School of the Peninsula community this semester as the new Director of College Counseling. My first visit to campus was filled with delightful highlights: fresh eggs...
From Preschool Songs to Orchestra: A Journey through Music at WSP
By Leah Lader | WSP Music Teacher At Waldorf School of the Peninsula, students experience music as a journey of self-discovery, challenge, skill, community building, and emotional expression. Here, music is more than an elective, it is a vital and integral aspect of...