Groundbreaking Violin Performance: Sarah Gillis’ Symphony from the Stars Stuns an Entire Planet
BOULDER, CO, September 15, 2024 — Sarah Gillis, Shining Mountain Waldorf School Class of 2012, made history this week as part of the four-person civilian crew aboard SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission. On Day 4 of the mission, Sarah, who is serving as Mission Specialist, released a powerful musical performance—from outer space, while traveling more than […]
From Classroom to Cosmos: SMWS Alum Sarah Gillis Prepares for Historic Space Mission
Boulder, CO, Aug. 20, 2024—Shining Mountain Waldorf School (SMWS) is thrilled to announce that one of its distinguished alumni, Sarah Gillis (formerly Sarah Levine), will soon embark on a historic journey to space. As a lead space operations engineer at SpaceX, Gillis is set to make history as part of the four person crew on […]
Waldorf Alumni Wednesday: Emma Kieran Schaefer
Crafting Songs of Change: From Waldorf to World Stage Emma Kieran Schaefer, a proud alumna of Shining Mountain Waldorf School, is a multifaceted artist whose music and storytelling are deeply rooted in her love for nature and social justice. With a background that spans states and continents, Emma’s journey is a testament to the power […]
Shining Mountain Waldorf School Alumni Testimonials: Stories of Inspiration
At Shining Mountain Waldorf School, the experiences of our students go beyond the traditional classroom setting, fostering a community built on creativity, curiosity, and mutual respect. Our alumni’s reflections highlight how this unique educational environment has shaped their paths and inspired their futures. From the welcoming, homey atmosphere to the profound relationships formed, Shining Mountain […]
Finding Inspiration and Overcoming Fear: An Interview with Sarah Gillis
On Interviewing Sarah Gillis, Shining Mountain Waldorf School Class of 2012, about how Waldorf education helped her develop curiosity, creativity, and imagination to become a successful engineer and problem-solver. Complete interview video and transcript here. by Annabelle Boak The wall behind us was mottled with luminous pink and purple, and superimposed on its artistic cacophony […]
Students Interview Sarah Gillis, Class of 2012, about Upcoming Polaris Dawn Mission
Annabelle Boak and Violet Dempsey, Student Journalists, met with Sarah Gillis for this interview on November 14, 2022, at the CU Aerospace Engineering Building. Sarah and her crew are set to launch and orbit the earth for five days sometime in spring 2023. Learn more about the mission here: POLARIS DAWN. INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT: Annabelle Boak, […]
Shooting for the Stars: SMWS Alum and SpaceX Engineer Sarah Gillis
Sarah (Levine) Gillis, Lead Space Operations Engineer at SpaceX and crew trainer for the Inspiration4 mission, graduated from Shining Mountain Waldorf High School in 2012. Less than a decade later, in September, 2021, at the age of 27, Sarah is playing a lead role in the historical SpaceX Inspiration4 all-civilian human space flight mission; their […]
[WE Talk] Jordan Cherin: On Philosophy, Running and Computers
On this episode:
Competing in track and field at a Division I school
Balancing majors – philosophy and Computer Information Systems
Advice to a young athlete
[WE Talk] Azuraye Wycoff: Promoting Sustainability in the Soil and the Soul
Nita June: Hello, and welcome to WE Talk, a podcast that explores the role of Waldorf Education in helping children, parents, and families thrive in an ever-changing world. WE Talk is brought to you by Shining Mountain Waldorf School, and this is your host Nita June. Hello and welcome wonderful WE Talk listeners. Today I […]
[WE Talk] Alena Schiappacasse: Capturing Truth Through the Lens
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[WE Talk] Maitreya Rose: Engineering for the Health of our Planet
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[WE Talk] Bry Kring: Midwifery in the 21st Century–Uniting Contemporary Medicine with Traditional Practices
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[WE Talk] Claudia Anata Hubiak – Choreographing a Creative Life of Meaning and Mindfulness
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[WE Talk] Bryan Carruthers – Winning the Long Game in Life and Business
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New video from AWSNA, the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
Waldorf: An Education for the Future On September 19, 2019, Waldorf education celebrates 100 years. Across the globe, Waldorf schools are engaging in creative, social and environmental actions. With these initiatives, Waldorf communities are seeding the future. 100 years is only the beginning. Visit https://www.waldorfeducation.org/waldorf100 to learn more. Join the movement. Seed the future.
[WE Talk] Calla Rose Ostrander – Climate Change Activist on Grief, Regeneration, and Relationship
Nita Davanzo: Hello and welcome to WE Talk, a podcast that explores the role of Waldorf education in helping children, parents and families thrive in an ever-changing world. WE Talk is brought to you by Shining Mountain Waldorf School and this is your host, Nita June Davanzo. Nita Davanzo: Hello, dear listeners. Thank you so […]
[WE Talk] Liz Truesdall – A New Generation of Waldorf Teachers
Nita Davanzo: Hello, and welcome to WE Talk, a podcast that explores the role of Waldorf education in helping children, parents, and families thrive in an ever-changing world. WE Talk is brought to you by Shining Mountain Waldorf School, and this is your host, Nita June Davanzo. Today on WE Talk, we welcome Liz Truesdall. […]
[WE Talk] Verita Perry – Waldorf Education from Three Perspectives: Student, Teacher, Mother
Hello, and welcome to WE Talk, a podcast that explores the role of Waldorf education in helping children, parents and families thrive in an ever-changing world. WE Talk is brought to you by Shining Mountain Waldorf School, and this is your host, Nita June Davanzo. Nita Davanzo: I am so pleased today to welcome Verita […]
[WE Talk] Amanda Sage – Looking to the Future: Art as a Vehicle for Positive Social Action
Nita Davanzo: Hello, and welcome to WE Talk, podcast that explores the role of Waldorf education in helping children, parents, and families thrive in an ever-changing world. WE Talk is brought to you by Shining Mountain Waldorf School and this is your host, Nita June Davanzo. I am ever so pleased to welcome Amanda Sage […]
[WE Talk] Jason Pogacnik – Big Picture Thinking at NATO and Beyond
Nita Davanzo: Hello, and welcome to WE Talk, a podcast that explores the role of Waldorf education in helping children, parents, and families thrive in an ever-changing world. WE Talk is brought to you by Shining Mountain Waldorf School and this is your host, Nita June Davanzo. Today on WE Talk, we welcome Jason Pogacnik, […]
[WE Talk] Jordan Jacobsen – Inspired to Take Positive Action
Nita Davanzo: Hello, and welcome to WE Talk. A podcast that explores the role of Waldorf Education in helping children, parents, and families thrive in an ever-changing world. WE Talk is brought to you by Shining Mountain Waldorf School, and this is your host Nita June Davanzo. On today’s episode, we are ever so pleased […]