Behind the Curriculum

She brought two classes through grades 1 through 8 and took a third class from grades 3 through 8. She has also taught art at High Mowing School and served as mentor for teachers new to HMS.

"The dynamic and creative approach to teaching in a Waldorf school is what drew me to this profession," says Darcy. "It has allowed me to teach to the child’s imagination and not just to their intellect. In the social context of a class the students learn to value their own gifts and challenges and those of their classmates."

Outside of teaching, Darcy enjoys gardening, nature studies, walking, and swimming in the many nearby ponds and lakes. An artist, Darcy paints in watercolor and oil. She is a Quaker, has been involved in many aspects of the Society of Friends in New England and worldwide and is a trained facilitator with the Alternatives for Violence, which runs programs in prisons as well as in communities where conflict arises around the world.

As an adult, she returned to her roots out of a true appreciation for what the education meant for her and the wish to offer that same experience to her own children and those in our community.

Emma first joined High Mowing in 2015 as a class teacher after completing her Waldorf teacher training on campus and being inspired by the beauty and peacefulness of the campus, as well as the rich heritage of Waldorf education on the Hill.

Subsequently, she served as a reading tutor and as our Parent & Child program teacher for a time. Now as a member of our Admissions team, Emma enjoys welcoming prospective families and making the magic of Waldorf education accessible to a wide audience.

When she's not at work, Emma likes to garden, hike, and cook, all of which are rooted in an reverence for the world around us, which is one of the core tenets of Waldorf philosophy.

She brings more than 20 years experience in corporate communications and is looking forward to resuming her volunteer work raising puppies to be future service dogs.

She has served as a teacher, parent, and board member, and was instrumental in the construction of Bluebell Cottage. As a Waldorf Early Childhood teacher for many years, Sherry has been the shepherd for hundreds of children, as well as their parents, through their early childhood years.

Sherry has also completed extensive training in Nonviolent Communication, also known as Compassionate Communication. This work with Compassionate Communication has been a complement to Sherry’s many years of experience with Waldorf Early Childhood Education and has been a support to her work in the classroom. In addition, she offers classes on Compassionate Parenting.

Now as our Parent and Child teacher, Sherry finds joy in sharing the experiences and wisdom from her years as a parent and teacher and takes delight in watching both children and parents grow and transform.