“I came to the training totally unprepared for what I was getting myself into. I had never painted, sang, wrote a poem, played an instrument, philosophically pondered, danced or taught anything to anyone. I had no idea of my own potential. If we want the children to grow into well rounded, free thinking adults who strive to do good, we must first lead by example.”

– Rod De Rienzo, Class of 2016

“My experience at BACWTT went above and beyond what my expectations had initially been. I can reflect upon what the riches of the program truly were: the teacher’s teachers.  They held me accountable for my success, inspired me to dig deep within my own inner reserves and to take hold of my unique talents.  They educated me within a framework built upon high demand and high support which turned me inside out.”

– Jessica Robertson, Class of 2016
2nd Grade Teacher
Sierra Waldorf School

“The BACWTT program has been an incredibly nourishing and life changing experience. My outlook on the human being has been enlivened, and perspectives I held previously have been deepened and expanded simultaneously. In addition, the content itself is brought to the class by such an inspiring community of teachers! I treasure the bonds formed with my classmates and look forward to what is in store for us as a class and for me as an ever learning, ever growing individual.”

– Emilie Inman, Class of 2017

“The teacher training was a challenging, fulfilling and transformational experience. I had no idea what to expect and could not have wished for more. Thanks to BACWTT, my life has changed for the better in profound and meaningful ways. I have found my purpose.”

– Mia Terziev, Class of 2015
3rd Grade Teacher
Marin Waldorf School

“At BACWTT, I discovered how everything in my life—from highs to lows—helped build the capacities needed to be a Waldorf teacher. It is a joy to teach and be taught by children through an inspiring, developmentally appropriate approach to education.”

– Andrea Van der Pluym, Class of 2014
3rd Grade Teacher
Berkeley Rose

“The Bay Area Center Waldorf Teacher Training Program took me through the most transformative three years of my life. It was an exploration of myself as artist, teacher, student, and social being. My teachers were masters of their craft.”

– Mary Cassidy, Class of 2015
4th Grade Teacher
Stonebridge School

“To say my experience in training was transformational is just the starting point. Beyond all possible knowing and believing has been the reality of what I thought I could accomplish and what I actually did accomplish. And what I continue to accomplish—and what I aspire to accomplish.”

-Vicki Seastrom, Class of 2016
Kindergarten Teacher
Greenwood School

“The teacher training changed my life and put me on a course I can dedicate my life to. I hated to leave the loving and supportive arms of the training, but I couldn’t wait to take the plunge and dive straight into class teaching. As a new 5th grade teacher, I know I couldn’t have made it here without the generous donations of the Annual Fund.”

– Rising Percey, Class of 2016
5th Grade Teacher
Marin Waldorf School