I myself went to the Waldorf school of Baltimore, graduating many many years ago. Now my daughter is enrolled in their Pre-K program. Still to this day, what this school has given me in the way of my development growing up and the quality of my education can not be understated. Even now, I am seeing so much positive growth from my daughter as a direct result of attending this school. She is learning so many wonderful things that you just don't get in other places. I am so proud of how she is doing because of the experiences she is having there.
Our daughter has thrived at the Waldorf School of Baltimore and we are so thankful for this incredible school. The staff are caring and thoughtful and push our daughter to do her best. She has grown as a student and person and we have become part of community we love. The school manages their budget carefully and uses resources well. We strongly encourage others to join us in supporting the Waldorf School of Baltimore.
So many factors make for an exceptional nonprofit. I know this first-hand as I have spent my entire life in, around, and working for nonprofits. The Waldorf School of Baltimore is a nonprofit that exemplifies the best of these types of institutions. How can one tell? First, the enthusiasm of community members. It seeps from every pore of the faculty, staff, students, parents, trustees, alumni...everyone. Secondly, the volunteerism. Great nonprofits rely heavily on volunteers to get so much accomplished with little resources. (Being a secular institution they don't lean on dogma, guilt or fear like some places I've been involved with over the years). Waldorf is a good steward of its resources, be it fiscal or human. Members of the community are happy to help because the reward in seeing Waldorf succeed is beyond measure. Because it is a private school, the presumption is that everyone associated with it "has money" and that is not true. But what WSB manages to do is foster a community of diversity and inclusion that engages the ideas and input of everyone. Celebrating its 50th year, Waldorf School of Baltimore is thriving. Another sign of a great nonprofit. Strong, effective leadership is also a characteristic of a great nonprofit and WSB has that in spades. From the Head of School and Board of Trustees, to the Administrative Staff, teachers and even student council...the leadership of WSB is dedicated and passionate about WSB's ability to thrive. Waldorf School of Baltimore is small compared to many private schools and nonprofit organizations, but it does its best to fill a need that is so vast in Baltimore City. Is Waldorf School of Baltimore perfect? By no means. But it is an introspective community that is continuously examining its mission and exploring ways that it can adapt and adjust. WSB is a great nonprofit, warts and all.
The Waldorf School of Baltimore is a great school for nuturing children, and allowing them to learn and have free thinking.
Waldorf provides a sense of pride, and allows for a community based environment for all.
Our family has been a Waldorf member with our son attending for five years now, and it has been a rewarding experience. Waldorf has a way of teaching by way of academics of course, but also mentally preparing children for the world, and being free to look at themselves and not be afraid to take leaps and bounds to find solutions.
It has been such a good experience for our family, as we wish more than anything that the school went all the way to 12th grade.
I feel totally safe with my son attending Waldorf from the time I drop him off, until I pick him up.
My son has learned to knit, make amazing wood pieces by hand, as the curriculum is built into each segment of learning.
Thank you Waldorf!
I attended the Waldorf School of Baltimore from the children's garden through 8th grade. Of all my schooling (high school, undergraduate, graduate), I identify primarily with the Waldorf School of Baltimore. It's something that comes up surprisingly often, perhaps because it is so unique. My education and experiences from Waldorf follow me everyday, from the way I interact with people, to the way I approach challenges. For me, at the base of this are things taught at a very young age at Waldorf: temperance, respect, and imagination.
The unique practical skills that a Waldorf education develops are probably my favorite aspect of my schooling. You learn how to work with your hands in a variety of media. Handwork was my favorite study, and I still take great pleasure in handicrafts, especially knitting. There are so many subtle lessons to be learned from creating things with ones' hands: the math and mechanics involved, patience and humility, and the satisfaction and confidence that comes from completing a project.
Every day at Waldorf schools is magic for children, even up through higher grades. Thinking about it now, my time at Waldorf was the greatest gift my parents could have given me. My education encouraged creative problem-solving, nurtured my appreciation of beauty and nature, and gave me the tools to influence the world around me in a positive way.