Collaborative Self-Governance

Self-governance is a foundational principle of Waldorf schools and central to the leadership and operation of WHWS (read more about Waldorf Principles at AWSNA). Oversight and responsibility for the school’s strategy, operations, and teaching are shared between three pillars of governance - the Board of Trustees, Collegium, and school administration - and supported by a volunteer Parent Council.

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is the school’s fiscal and legal steward, providing strategic planning and oversight. Composed of parents, teachers, school directors, and community members, the Board works to support the school's long-term health and mission. In practice, this means that the Board focuses primarily on the school’s growth and development, financial stability, fundraising, operational oversight, long-range planning, and budgets.

Collegium

The Collegium is a leadership group of teachers, faculty and staff who collectively steward the school's educational mission. The Collegium’s Pedagogical Committee, a rotating group of experienced Waldorf educators, is responsible for upholding curricular standards, and overseeing the recruitment, mentoring, and evaluation of teachers. Other committees are responsible for providing student support (Care Committee) and coordinating community outreach, forums, and events (Community Committee).

Administration

The administrative team oversees the daily business and operations of the school, including finance, enrollment, advancement, communications, health and safety, marketing, and facilities. The school’s administration manages both operational and financial affairs while serving as a liaison between administration and the school's other governance bodies.

Parent Council

The Parent Council brings together two representatives from each class to inspire, inform, and organize the parent community, to facilitate community events and volunteer opportunities, and to serve as an essential voice connecting families with the Board and Collegium.

Current Trustees