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Beyond Green Meadow

Our graduates fly high and far, and Green Meadow is always a place for them to to belong and to call home.

A place to call home

Staying Connected

Our community offers many ways for alumni families to stay connected, from attending the annual Alumni Families reunion at our Fall Fair to participating in alumni panels and staying up to date through our alumni substack page. GMWS also works with the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) to bring together Waldorf graduates from around the world through the Waldorf Alum Connect platform.

Inspiring Journeys

Click on this short video to meet some of our graduates and find out how Green Meadow has made a difference in their careers and their lives.

 

Alumni Voices

Waldorf Teacher

Emily Remensperger '05

"There are so many gifts I received as a student at Green Meadow. Topmost of them is the sense that I belong to the world and have a purpose in it. This feeling, which there isn't sufficient language for in our society, was cultivated by the genuine love of humanity that lay at the heart of each year of my schooling. Waldorf Schools educate with a profound hope and trust in the unknown-able future. I cannot think of a single thing our children need now more than they need that hope. It is that belief in them, that will become their belief in themselves someday."

PhD. Physics

Alex Chin '12

"Green Meadow fosters great relationships between teachers and students. Some of my favorite memories of Green Meadow are my private tuba lessons with Mr. Prisco, the pentathlon with Mr. Crane, and doing maintenance with Mr. Hoffman. Green Meadow also allows students to participate in so many different topics, lessons, and activities. I was able to get my first job in college building sets for the theater department because of the work we did on the 10th and 12th grade plays."

Recent Graduate

Henry Olson '19

"At Green Meadow I didn’t have to focus on just one thing. My education let me develop my whole body; while I took honors physics, I also loved metalwork, clay, and musicals. People often ask me how I “know so many things,” like how to fix things, or troubleshoot. I think it’s just how we learn here."

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Phil Constable '05

"One day I told our beloved class teacher and friend, David Blair, I didn’t want to attend GMWS anymore because I didn’t feel the school was diverse enough. (I was the only African-American student at the school at the time.) David sat me down and talked to me about the value of never giving up on something because it gets difficult or because you don’t like it, or just because it’s an inconvenience. He taught me that seeing your goals come to fruition after you have faced obstacle after obstacle makes the victory that much sweeter."

Filmmaker

Stefan Schaefer '89

"As a Waldorf lifer, I ventured out into 'the real world’ with some trepidation. The feeling didn’t last long. I soon learned I was able to tackle college and graduate work with ease. More importantly, the breadth of curriculum I’d been exposed to gave me a sense of curiosity and willingness to take risks in my learning that many of my peers lacked. These are traits that have served me well in my career and private life. Perhaps the strongest endorsement I can provide for Waldorf Education is that my wife and I now elect to send our two children to a Waldorf school. It’s wonderful to experience the curriculum again through their eyes."

Recent Graduate

Abida Khan '19

"At Green Meadow I developed the ability to be objective in situations where it is hard to be objective, in situations where people are usually very closed minded."

Recent Graduate

Mariah Thron '19

"Waldorf Education made me feel safe to be completely myself. The way we learned is unique and really helps you reach deep and have some fun at the same time. To a prospective student I’d say: you’re going to meet so many wonderful people at Green Meadow and make many lasting friendships. You will learn so much in the classroom and through some great hands-on experiences. Get ready to answer the question, 'What is eurythmy?'"

Director, Verizon

Dan Feldman '89

“In Waldorf Education, we were guided to solve problems creatively vs. memorizing facts in order to pass specific tests. I can see reflections of the education in my sons: how curious they are about life, and creative in sharing perspectives on philosophies and world issues. They question, digest, and come  up with their own views about anything teachers, parents, or the media present to them. With well rounded backgrounds in multiple subjects, and allowed to have an individual voice, they have been  encouraged to trust themselves.  It is this curiosity, creativity, confidence,  and awakeness that allows Waldorf students to excel at just about anything they choose to take on.”

CEO, REPOWERING

Agamemnon Otero '95

"I remember painting, drawing, sculpting, book-binding, eurythmy, acting, and poetry with fondness, and math, biology, history, and orchestra with fits of frustration. But my teachers, including David Petit and John Wulsin, supported my development by finding the bits of me that glowed. They helped me to kindle those parts, knowing full well that once a passion for learning is lit, it will burn for a lifetime." 

Musicians

The Chapin Sisters, '98 & '99

"Of all the many things that Waldorf Education gave us, maybe the most important to us both is the community of passionate, engaged people that we are still part of today. Many of our closest friends are people we met in elementary and high school at Green Meadow, and while they may have diverse careers (in the arts, in sciences, academia, business, and even the military) the common thread among our Waldorf schoolmates is a genuine love and interest in their work, and a passionate and compelling life."

Recent Graduate

Tasnim Hussain '18

"One of the aspects I appreciated the most about Waldorf Education was the learning environment. In class, every single student interacts and is included in all discussions; also, every student gets the individual attention they need from a teacher. Also, no matter what class I took, there was always a way it was connected to the Earth and the environment around us."

Doctor of Dental Surgery

Kirstin Wolfe '99

"Waldorf Education taught me to solve problems. I attribute that to my ability to be both analytical and compassionate. I also am so grateful for the lifelong connections I have with friends and members of the Waldorf community."

Artist

Zaria Forman, '01

"I value so much about my Waldorf Education, it's difficult to chose one thing! The enduring friendships I made, how art was woven through every subject, the attention and care given by the teachers. I will be forever thankful for those very formative years of my life."

Recent Graduate

Nicolai Tadeushuk '18

"The dress code kept me on the straight and narrow…but Green Meadow offered me an opportunity to discover myself in all my abilities, as a creative, cognitive and social student. The Lower School was like growing up in a wonderland, and as a child it gave me a holistic base in education and a strong connection with nature. The high school was a far more intense experience, but the broad curriculum is both fascinating and formative. If you can persevere, it’s well worth it."

Recent Graduate

Sam Wheeler '18

"I enjoyed the diversity of subjects that are taught. I liked the fact that we went from math class to hammering metals or creating a floor mat within a short time period. Also, all of the teachers were very approachable and willing to help."

Survey of Waldorf Graduates

Recently, the Research Institute for Waldorf Education conducted an extensive survey of graduates from Waldorf high schools throughout North America and found the following:

 

    • 94% attended college or university
    • 42% chose sciences or math as a major
    • 47% chose humanities or arts as a major
    • 89% are highly satisfied in their choice of occupation
    • 91% are active in lifelong education
    • 92% placed a high value on critical thinking
    • 90% highly value tolerance of other viewpoints

Three key findings about Waldorf graduates were revealed through this survey:

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