Hard Beeswax: Experiences in Waldorf Education

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Hard Beeswax: Experiences in Waldorf Education Podcast artwork

Join Waldorf alumni Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens as they discuss -- without too much reverence -- their experiences and perspectives of Waldorf Education, drawing from their childhood experiences as Waldorf “lifers” and then as trained Waldorf teachers. They will be joined along the way by a variety of characters who aid them in exploring the rich culture and deep intentions behind the pedagogy.

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Episode 30: Tales from the Cosmic Bathtub - Discussion of the Principals of Waldorf Education

Apr 12 2024 93 mins

Episode 29: Alumni Roundtable: Conversation with Austin Waldorf School Alumni

Apr 05 2024 120 mins

Episode 28: Parent Perspective: Shel Frolich-Tscherne, Waldorf-inspired Homeschool Mom

Mar 29 2024 69 mins

In this episode Matthew and Taylor discuss Waldorf-inspired homeschooling with Shel Frolich-Tscherne.

Episode 27: Faculty Spotlight: Rosa Vela Sachs, Retired Waldorf Spanish Teacher

Mar 22 2024 70 mins

This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor interviews Rosa Vela Sachs, a retired Waldorf Spanish teacher from the Austin Waldorf School in Austin, Texas.

Episode 26: Alumni Spotlight: Matt Mizzi, Environmental Scientist and Founder of Drinkable Water Solutions

Mar 15 2024 82 mins

This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor interviews Matt Mizzi, a Waldorf Alumni from the Halton Waldorf School in Burlington, Ontario, and an environmental scientist and founder of Drinkable Water Solutions.

Episode 25: Tales from the Cosmic Bathtub - The Six Basic/Protective Exercises

Mar 08 2024 65 mins

In this episode, Matthew and Taylor explore Rudolf Steiner's six basic/protective exercises. To help us through this topic, we relied on the handout by Tom van Gelder, from 2011 entitled: "The Six Basic Exercises by Rudolf Steiner". This handout is easily found through a internet search of the title.

Episode 24: Alumni Spotlight: Melissa Frishkoff

Mar 01 2024 87 mins

This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor speak with Melissa Frishkoff, a Waldorf alumni from the Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School in Ghent, New York.

Episode 23: Alumni Spotlight: Rebecca Burritt, Art Instructor

Feb 23 2024 68 mins

This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor interviews Rebecca Burritt, a Waldorf alumni from the Green Meadow Waldorf School in Chestnut Ridge, New York, and an art instructor. As Matthew's younger sister, the conversation promises many delicious sibling tidbits.

Episode 22: Alumni Spotlight: Stephanie Todman, Waldorf Class Teacher

Feb 16 2024 60 mins

This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor interviews Stephanie Todman, a Waldorf alumni and Waldorf Class Teacher in the Halton Waldorf School in Burlington, Ontario, Canada.

Episode 21: Alumni Spotlight: Cait Mizzi, Communications & Marketing Coordinator

Feb 09 2024 88 mins

This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor have a delightful conversation with Cait Mizzi, who is a Waldorf alumni and currently the Communications and Marketing Coordinator for the Halton Waldorf School in Burlington, Ontario.