Les Black – Since 2020 and to the current time, Les Black has taught various blocks of study at Rudolf Steiner College Canada. He is also the Director of the Foundation Studies — Distance Program for the College. Between 2010 and 2019, he was an on-site mentor for some Steiner schools in Ontario and Quebec. He began his Waldorf Class Teaching career at the Toronto Waldorf School in 1983 and retired from classroom teaching after taking three classes through the Cycle (grades one through eight). He has completed the Spatial Dynamics Training (North American Class II).
Beth Currie was a kindergarten teacher at the Toronto Waldorf School (TWS) for 21 years. She completed a 4-year anthroposophical art therapy training at Arscura. Beth did art therapy at TWS for 5 years working with lower school children. Beth also trained in biography work and led many workshops with adults.
Kati Gabor, New Adult Educator, Mentor, Parenting Coach and Waldorf Consultant is an experienced Waldorf teacher who has worked with parents, teachers and healing professionals for the past 15 years. Her focus on the inner work of the teacher led her to Michael Chekhov’s drama exercises which inspired her to complete the Art of Acting course at the Threefold Educational Center, NY. Kati teaches the Connections and the My Child Myself programs of New Adult Learning (https://newadultlearning.com/) incorporating her observations and experiences about movement and gesture with a focus on embodiment practices, creative processes and destiny learning. For more information about her work please see: https://katigabor.com/
Barbarah Nicoll – Anthroposophy has been, and continues to be, my guiding light and source of ongoing inspiration since I first encountered the wisdom of Rudolf Steiner in 1977, when I was enrolled in the Youth Development program at Grant MacEwan College in Edmonton, Alberta. Our class of 54 were asked to research the best educational system for educating the whole child, which our group defined as having a body, soul and spirit. After researching all educational systems and methods, our group unanimously chose Waldorf education. This discovery was followed by a visit by a touring eurythmy troupe from Spring Valley, New York – a wondrous and amazing experience for my 18 year old soul. I have been a student of anthroposophy since, and am grateful for the opportunity for my 3 children attending Waldorf school k to grade 8, of being a Waldorf school coordinator, principal, teacher and board member. I am a member of the School for Spiritual Science, and am part of a study group that is in its 33rd year. My current work includes being a foundation studies in anthroposophy mentor with Rudolf Steiner College Canada, an adjunct faculty at Antioch University, a faculty and lead of the Expressive Arts section at the Transformative Learning Foundation, and a member of the Anthroposophical Social Justice Project.In the course of my life I have continuously been involved and devoted to research, learning, human development and community engagement. I have started and supported the development of schools, businesses, cooperatives, not for profit organizations, TEDx Talks, international youth exchanges, graduate program development and mentored adult learning at the Masters level since 2013. My current membership in the EdD in Educational & Professional Practice, Waldorf Education program, Antioch University is a continuation of my formal studies. My background includes a Master of Integrated Arts, Waldorf High School Teacher certification, Social Eurythmy Certificate from Auriel Eurythmy, BA General Studies, Liberating Structures training and practice, Expressive Arts certification, Youth Development diploma from Grant MacEwan College, Improvisation for the Classroom – Paul Sills and The Art of Facilitation Training with Caroline Estes of the Alpha Institute.
Diane Walters has developed innovative and contemporary teaching methodologies and techniques out of Waldorf education and Anthroposophy which she has used to mentor teachers and students in numerous private and Independent schools across North America. She has served in educational capacities as a teacher, faculty chair, educational consultant, and online curriculum writer. She holds an MA in Liberal Studies with a focus on Waldorf Educational methodologies and has trained in Biodynamic agriculture, Waldorf Ed, Curative Education and Social therapy. She is also an amateur astronomer and a potter of 42 years and brings her unique spin in art to the table of education. Diane has a website www.teachingintothefuture.com where one can access numerous blogs, podcasts, articles and videos detailing her approach to educational platforms today. She loves her work as a mentor in the Foundation Studies program at the Rudolf Steiner College Canada .
Carlina Heins is currently teaching grade 7-8 at Mulberry Waldorf School, her sixth year as a class teacher. Other teaching roles over the last 23 years include: Early Childhood (3), Handwork (20), Woodwork (18), German (2), Games and Gym (5). Administrative roles include: eight years as Faculty Chair; committee work with Human Resources, Finance, and Policy. She is a member of the mentoring team for Foundations in Anthroposophy (distance) and the part-time Teacher Education program at RSCC (since 2013). Waldorf and Anthroposophical training include: Mentoring Collaborative in Ann Arbor, Applied Arts at the Fibre Arts Studio (Handwork Teacher Training); Collaborative Leadership in Toronto; New Adult Learning Program in Toronto; Honorary Waldorf Teacher.
She came to Waldorf education in the early 90’s and has studied Anthroposophy since then. She is a founding member of Mulberry Waldorf School, contributing first on the Board of Directors and then as a Faculty member. Earlier life experiences include: a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Queen’s University in Kingston; work experience in engineering; world class Triathlete; home design-and-build; and holistic healing. Carlina Heins (she/her) Grade 7/8 Lead Teacher; Grade 5-8 Handwork Teacher. Carlina has a B.Sc (Mechanical Engineering) from Queen’s University and she holds a Honourary Waldorf Teacher Certificate, Waldorf Applied Arts Teacher Certificate and New Adult Educator Certificate from Rudolf Steiner Centre Toronto. Carlina is a co-founder of Mulberry Waldorf school, is a former Faculty Chair and Grade School Teacher, and is an alumni parent.
Cindy Taylor discovered anthroposophy a few decades ago and jumped right into Waldorf teacher training at Rudolf Steiner College in Sacramento. She has been a Waldorf teacher and school principal in British Columbia ever since. Cindy recently retired, for the second time, and now mentors for Steiner College in Toronto, as well as teaching “new Thinking”, following Rudolf Steiner’s purpose when he meticulously wrote his basic books in a special style. Cindy Taylor has a bachelor of education in fine art, and a masters degree in education in counselling psychology. She has taken the AAP anthroposophical counselling program and participated in the program a second time as an intern.
Marina Unger lives in Toronto, Ontario with her family where she homeschools her two teenaged children. She discovered Steiner while in college for Early Childhood Education and never looked back. She is a distance mentor for Foundations in Anthroposophy at Rudolf Steiner College Canada, a facilitator for New Adult Learning and is currently completing her teacher training as a Waldorf Handwork Teacher. Marina also hosts a variety of anthroposophical book clubs and workshops through her private practice, Growing Together in Freedom.
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