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A Collaborative Governance Model

Working together, the Faculty, Administration, and Board of Trustees ensure that the Waldorf School of Philadelphia fulfills its mission and continues to thrive.

The Waldorf School of Philadelphia is a self-administered, collaboratively led institution with three groups responsible for integrated, yet distinct, areas of school governance.

The Faculty

Oversees educational program through:

  • Pedagogical leadership and actualization of the mission through teaching and curriculum development

  • Teacher selection and development

  • Student selection

  • Strategic vision and mission renewal

The Administration

Manages and develops resources in service to the school’s mission by:

  • Implementing policies and plans

  • Managing human resources

  • Facilitating daily school operations

The Board of Trustees

Leads in developing economic and community resources to support the school’s mission through:

  • Strategic planning

  • Governance

  • Budget approval

  • Fundraising leadership

  • Legal affairs

Meet Our Board Members

  • John Medrano, President

  • Caio P. Azevedo

  • Pamela Benton, Business Manager

  • Crystal Joy Gibb

  • Zdenka Gottwaldova

  • Andrea McAfee

  • Chris Morrell

  • Mike Mullen

  • Deep Parmar

  • Sharif Shaalan

  • Ayinde Tate

  • Terry Upshur

    Terry Upshur

  • Christopher Walls

    Christopher Walls

  • Max Winston

 
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Now Recruiting New Board Members

The Waldorf School of Philadelphia is a vibrant Nursery-8th Grade learning environment in the heart of Germantown, based on Rudolf Steiner’s philosophy of education.

A magnet for creative, community-minded people, we seek to foster and support thoughtful, socially conscious, and engaged people. In this regard, the community at Philly Waldorf is exceptionally active, engaged, and thriving. There has never been a more exciting time to join our community.

Seeking All Specialties

  • Fundraising and Capital Campaign Planning

  • Governance

  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice

  • Executive Team Leadership

  • Finance and Real Estate

  • Educational Leadership

  • Strategic Planning

To request a Board Information Pack or to apply, simply email a brief letter of intent and resume to The Board of Trustees at board@phillywaldorf.com.