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How did the Chicago Waldorf School begin?
The Chicago Waldorf School was founded by a group of anthroposophists, many whom did not have young children, who had long dreamed of a Waldorf school for our city. It opened in 1974 with a kindergarten class in a rented classroom at the Church of the Three Crosses in Lincoln Park. There were nine children, one teacher and one assistant. Three years later, in 1977, a First Grade was added, and the school began to grow at a rate of one grade per year until the first nine-member Eighth Grade graduated in 1985. The school remained at eight grades until 1994 when a Ninth and Tenth Grade were added and the first nine seniors graduated in 1997.
As our school has developed, we have often had occasion to refer to it as a baby, a toddler or adolescent. Today, with a full twelve-year curriculum and an enrollment of about 370 students, our school is clearly a vigorous young adult. In terms of growth and stability, we have come a long way from that fledgling kindergarten. As we enter our 33rd year, it is an opportunity to remember and reflect as well as plan for the future. This year, we will be renewing and reflect as well as plan for the future.
How is the school accredited?
The Chicago Waldorf School is fully accredited by the Association of Waldorf School in North America (AWSNA) and the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) and is recognized by the State of Illinois.
Who is on the Board of Trustees?
The Board of Trustees is comprised of the following members:
Board of Trustees, 2007-2008
• Mary Spalding President and Chair
• Suzanne Reade Vice President
• Susan Snyder Vice President
• Simon Thompson Treasurer
Board Members
The Board is comprised of the following members:
• Joseph Ferguson
• Avery Heavenrich
• Michael Holdrege Chair of the College of Teachers
• Judy Lubin
• Sheree Moratto Co-Administrator
• John Trevillion College of Teachers Representative
• Frances Vig College of Teachers Representative
• Marcy Walczak Past Board of Trustees Chair