High School

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.”

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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...

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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...

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