Annual Report 2017-2018
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From the Board and AdministrationFor several years, the Board of Directors has focused less on management and more on visioning as we have restructured our administration and completed our strategic plan. In 2017-18, the school was in a position to accomplish many of the plan’s intermediate and ultimate goals. We are fortunate to have strong enrollment, a passionate and skilled faculty, a dedicated parent body, and a robust and committed Board.
To achieve the goals set out in our strategic plan, we have:
• formed a Human Resources Committee assigned to propose a multi-year strategy to bring salaries up to community standards and to support the administration in clarifying personnel policies;
• increased salaries by 5% for the coming year and removed pre-existing salary caps;
• created a Long-Term Site Planning Committee to guide the best use and expansion of our buildings and grounds;
• approved the re-formation of a Funds Development Committee to support the Board and staff in setting and attaining development goals;
• formed a Leadership Committee to improve communication among the College, Board, Parent Council and Administration.
This past year has been the culmination of my 22 years working in the administration of the Eugene Waldorf School. I have watched the school mature while still remaining true to its founding principles, including involving the teachers in all aspects of the school that affect the educational experience. The result is a vibrant school community—both within and outside of the classroom—one that works through mutual respect, and a desire to learn and grow together.
I am honored to have been a part of it and I am thrilled to welcome our new Administrator, Ellen Mahoney. I know Ellen will lend her warmth and expertise to an institution that has an enormous impact on children’s lives, and the adult community of parents and teachers that surround them. I will continue in a supportive part-time role through December of 2018.
The calling to be part of this school is truly life-changing for all who have a part in its development. I am grateful for the time I have spent here and look forward to being part of its continued maturation and growth through my ongoing participation as an alumni parent and supporter of EWS into the future.
Molly Wilson, Administrator
Save the Date!Retirement Soiree honoring Molly Wilson
Saturday, December 15, 2018Great Hall, EWS · 7pm-9pmfor more information, please email:
Finances August 2017 - July 2018Operating Income $1,503,771
tuition, fees, afterschool care, other programs
Net Fundraising and Contributions $77,808
annual giving, donations, other fundraising
Other Income $6,490 Total Net Revenue $1,588,069
Payroll $1,088,830 Program Costs $107,419 Operating Costs $223,707
facilities, utilities, administrative costs
Loan and Other Expenses $19,708 Total Expenses $1,439,664
Total Net $148,405
Revenue
Expenses
Watercolor by Sitara Carden, fifth grade
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From the Faculty ChairThe vitality of a community is maintained through the growth and transformation that take place with each new impulse from those that bring their gifts to it. Any healthy ecosystem thrives on this dynamic, and the cycle of the year provides fresh opportunities for the renewal of the garden that is our community here at the Eugene Waldorf School. This quotation, from the founder of Waldorf education, has served as a beacon to our work this past school year and our continued commitment to fulfill its promise, as we move into a new phase in the school’s history.
It is with great joy that I have joined EWS as the full-time Faculty Chair. The warm welcome and support shown me have enabled me to step into this role with enthusiasm and to find my way to best support the work of the school. Working with our long-time Administrator, Molly Wilson, has been an enriching experience, and she will be missed as she moves towards a well-deserved retirement.
We are fortunate indeed to have a capable faculty, a strong College of Teachers, a supportive Board of Directors and active Parent Council. Our carefully crafted strategic plan—developed through the work of these important pillars—has given us all guidance this past year and will continue to inspire us. Here are some projects of note from the 2017-18 school year:
• The College of Teachers formed a Community Inclusion Committee to expand the dialogue regarding how the school and pedagogy may best reflect the many facets of our school’s culture.
• Strong mentoring has ensured that all faculty members have master teachers who guide and support them.
• Regular teacher evaluation has served to maintain the integrity of our program through valuable opportunities for continual improvement.
• In the school’s ongoing work with the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA), careful attention to the recommendations of the visiting accreditation team and our efforts to improve the school, based on these recommendations, have strengthened our program and maintained the value of a Waldorf education.
The College and Faculty have been proud to serve the children and community this past year. It is our combined love for the children and their continued well-being that join us in a common purpose. I hope to better serve our inspiring community as we become more acquainted in the coming years.
Morgan Vierheller, Faculty Chair
“A healthy social life is found only when, in the mirror of each soul, the whole
community finds its reflection, and when, in the whole community, the virtue
of each one is living.” ~ Rudolf Steiner
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A Tribute to Willi MullerWritten by Weston Tracy
At the start of this year, one of the school’s founders, Willi Muller passed away.
I had the privilege and joy of being one of Mr. Muller’s students from first through eighth grade.
He was a pillar of the school as he was a pillar of my childhood. His firm morning handshakes, sweater and tie uniform, and his Swiss gravitas were all hallmarks of my young life.
He was the paragon of composure, carrying himself with a singular uprightness. I took his richness of character for granted as a child. But now, being away from the Waldorf community for 22 years, I’ve found that those with his steadfast, selfless moral drive are rare, and so valuable.
I’ve looked through old photos, class books and his beautiful, handwritten year-end reviews; trying to remember everything I could. What I remember most fondly were the many times his reserved manner was betrayed by his childlike excitement for knowledge. His lessons were alive with his own wonder for the material, and his joy at seeing us finally grasp it.
He was especially enthusiastic when we’d have a science block, or be out in nature. Any time our class gets together, we inevitably retell stories of field trips and science experiments gone awry. Many fine shirts were ruined, and many students were thrilled with daring adventures, all in the noble pursuit of exploration.
He held a fierce conviction in his values. But he was welcoming of challenge, and would sit with me for hours when I had questions. He embodied a dichotomy that I still try to emulate; he held the confidence of knowing without it suffocating his enthusiasm for discovery.
He left me with a deep love for life-long learning and a fierce conviction to act in the world with nobility and kindness. I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher. I am so glad that the Eugene Waldorf School continues to thrive and spread the ideals that he cherished and so purely embodied.
A thorough biography of Willi Muller can be read in the Portland Anthroposophic Times at: portlandbranch.org/wpcontent/uploads/2009/08/August2009PortlandBranchNewsletter.pdf
From left to right: Willi Muller, Kate Wolf, Maga Merello and Chelsea O’NeillFrom left to right: Erin Weeks, Sundance Fairchild-Manning and Willi Muller
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From the Parent CouncilWithin the Eugene Waldorf School, the Parent Council is the primary forum for parent ideas. We offer a place to work together to bring inspirations and initiatives into fruition. Through this work we strive to build healthy relationships within our community.
Over this past year, our focus was to engage the parent body in multiple ways to strengthen connections between parents, faculty, and students. Through our working retreats and parent surveys, we identified areas of interest and created more opportunities for parents to become involved. We kept the community informed through regular updates in the Wren, posting in the EWS Parents Facebook group, and through monthly email summaries of the Parent Council meetings.
Parent Council’s focus in 2017-18 included:
• Organizing social events — family game night, skate night, Community Café, parent skill-sharing gatherings, guest reception tables before assemblies, faculty appreciation luncheon, and volunteer appreciation at the Annual General Meeting.
• Providing outreach to new families — all-school picnic to welcome new families.
• Creating an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee — hosted the film Cracking the Codes and led an identity activity at the Annual General Meeting.
• Hosting educational events — Boys Alive with Janet Allison and The Seven Core Principles of Waldorf Education with Elan Leibner.
• Providing leadership — hosting leadership dinners and participating in monthly leadership meetings with the Board, Administration and College to facilitate a deeper understanding of the workings of the various groups within the school.
As we look forward to the coming year, Parent Council hopes to expand our work in meaningful ways to meet the evolving interests and needs of our world.
Kaverii Blochlinger and Kristin Lee, Parent Council Co-Chairs
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Waldorf Education is turning 100 years old! The first Waldorf School was founded in Stuttgart, Germany in 1919. Today there are over 1,100 Waldorf schools and almost 2,000 Waldorf kindergartens in some 80 countries around the globe. More schools are opening all the time. We are making our centennial an occasion to further develop Waldorf education for contemporary times and focus more consciously on its global dimensions. There are exciting projects happening on all continents. Keep your ears and eyes open and be part of the movement: 100 years are just the beginning!
Visit this website to see an excellent film on the global Waldorf movement and to find out how schools around the world are celebrating this 100th anniversary. waldorf-100.org/en/
Stay in the loop!This centennial is an opportunity to celebrate and reconnect with alumni, former teachers and everyone who has ever been a part of the Eugene Waldorf School community these past 38 years.
Email [email protected] with “Keep Me In The Loop” in the subject line and we will send invitations to the upcoming Waldorf centennial and EWS alumni events.
A core project of Waldorf-100.org is a postcard exchange with original artwork from Waldorf students across the globe. Featured are postcards received at EWS from some of the 1,100 participating schools.
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Faculty and StaffMarion Aragon-Herbert, Rainbow Bridge, Handwork AssistantAndrea Bangemann-Johnson, First GradeGabrielle Barnes-Avila, After School CareMegan Bassett, Funds Development CoordinatorDonica Beath, Sunflower Preschool AssistantKaren Clarke, HandworkBeth Daly, Starflower KindergartenUrsula Damgaard, Eurythmy Accompanist Lisa Del Alba, School Anthroposophical DoctorMaria del Pilar Cumpston, Spanish, Grade 3 AssistantCatherine Fabian, Alumni Researcher Erika Finstad, Grade 5Frances Gilbert, Robin’s Nest, Rose Kindergarten AssistantRachel Elise Hawks, SpanishFarrah Hess, EurythmyJelena Jaehnig, Grade 3Nadja Kranites, Grade 4Justin Lader, StringsMarie-Christine Lhomond, Rose KindergartenMary Lindberg, Robin’s Nest Assistant and AftercareLinda Marooney, Music, Grades 1 and 3 AssistantTim Marsden, Educational SupportRobin Melcher, Grade 2Pamela Meyer, Eurythmy AccompanistNicole Morrison, Administrative AssistantRobyn Mundrick, Sunflower PreschoolRuby Nelson, Robin’s Nest and AftercarePatricia O’Neill, TutorCameron Parker, Woodwork, GardeningValerie Perrott, P.R. & Enrollment CoordinatorCarolina Plowman, Starflower Kindergarten AssistantBrooke Raph, TutorJeannie Schwanekamp, Grade 7Susi Sessions, Title I Reading Coordinator
Katsu Shibata, BookkeeperDaniel Smith, AftercareSara Smith Spahn, Reception Office CoordinatorIan Stearns, Grade 6Katherine Stewart, Therapeutic EurythmyTim Taber, Movement EducationMarina Taylor, Grade 8Maren Tomblin, Handwork and Grade 1 AssistantAtta Turck, Woodwork, Site Support CoordinatorKaren Tyler, HandworkMorgan Vierheller, Faculty ChairMolly Wilson, Administrator, Math
Board of DirectorsMustafa Kasubhai, PresidentMolly Mair, Vice PresidentAnn Gahr, SecretarySue Mathisen, TreasurerJesse VisserIan Stearns, College RepAtta Turck, College RepMorgan Vierheller, Faculty Chair, ex-officioMolly Wilson, Administrator, ex-officio
Parent CouncilEric AdamsBarb Arena-CrandallKaverii Blochlinger, Co-ChairKelli BrandtJulie ConnerMaria del Pilar Cumpston, Faculty RepresentativeAmy GreenWillow HoffmanStephen LandaleKristin Lee, Co-ChairRachel McDaidTabitha Myers Joy RetzlaffElizabeth RowanMaria SchaadAmy ThomasSabrina Visser
Special ThanksFigoli Quinn & Associates, graphic designLaura M. Ohanian, Laurel Burke and Amy Green, editingMaria del Pilar Cumpston, Carlos Dionisio, Jesse Donohue, MaeAni Dotts, Rebecca Shepard, and Marina Taylor, photosFlorin Del Alba, cover artworkAyeden Whitworth, calendar artwork
In-Kind DonationsThe Artistic ArboristThe Artist’s Palette
Balance Veterinary CareBeetanical Apiary
Patricia BeisHew and Trish Berrien
Barb and Ric BerryMr. and Mrs. Stan Biles
Blue Lotus ChaiCafé Mam
Cascadia LongboardsCoconut Bliss
Curtis Restaurant EquipmentDeck Family FarmDetering Orchards
Dreaming Dragon MassageElegant Elephant Baking Co.Forrest Technical Coatings
Friendly St. MarketG.A.W. Inc
Gemini Concrete and PumpingGravy Media
Hideaway BakeryHummingbird Wholesale
Jay Janin ConstructionJohn G. Shedd
Institute for the ArtsDena Kline
Mazzi’s Italian RestaurantJude McKay
Oregon Electric StationOrganically Grown Company
Valerie and Jason PerrottRhythm and BloomsThe Sensible Magpie
Betsy Shepard and Will EttlingTrader Joe’s
Robin Winfree-Andrew and Mark Andrew
Pencil drawing from a block on Renaissance history, Myriad Huntermoon, seventh grade
Colored pencil drawing by Surya Miller, eighth grade
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2017-18 Annual Giving DonorsGifts of $5,000+The Bee Payne Stewart Foundation
Gifts of $2,500 - $4,999Phyllis Helland and Ray Morse
Gifts of $1,500 – $2,499Ken and Mary Kay PerrottBinaya Rimal and Pankaja AcharyaWill Shortt and Joann Wu ShorttXiao Man Wei and Ying Ma
Gifts of $1,000 - $1,499Bright CrosswellVirginia and Randall DonohueKeith FuselierYina Liang and Tony JinJared and Alex MargolisValerie and Jason PerrottKevin and Karen RaphJo Wolf
Gifts of $500 - $999Jared and Jennifer AchepohlBarb Arena-Crandall and Lance CrandallHeather BennettCarolyn BurkeDon and Sherry KainStacy Kraker and Joshua SpodenElizabeth and Jason RowanJeffrey SchlageterMarina Taylor and Scott StolarczykRandy and Dana Vincent
Gifts of $250 - $499Jenny and Mike BergstrandSteve Brodsky and Rachel WolfeChang Choi and Juliana Kang ChoiLee Ann ErnandesKermit and Barbara FinstadBill and Linda FrenchHawthorne Valley Association, Inc.Alice and Steve HolmesAllen and Laura HornCarrie Jackson and John AndersonJeremy and Lesley JohnsonMustafa Kasubhai and Kristin Lee
David Kephart and Christina McCloryAnn KneelandMary McGilvra and Tom ComerfordJordan Michels and Susi SessionsShaun Nugent and Serena MarkstromHeather and Daniel PrunedaJoy Retzlaff and Mitchell HicksTeresa and Raffaele RuggeriAngela Ruocco and Grace GoldenBill Salbador and Diem PhamBetsy Shepard and Will EttlingSharon SnowMary Thompson and Jonathan RaananMaren Tomblin and Adam MangrichJesse and Sabrina VisserMolly Wilson and Jay JaninRobin Winfree Andrew and Mark Andrew
Gifts of $100 - $249Melanie and Eric AdamsMegan Bassett and Matt KeenanChristine and Lanny BergTrillium Blackmer and Quentin LowPeggy and Rick BlakeMeg BlanchetSherri BrownChris ButlerBarbara and Stephen CameronJeff and Priya CardenPaul ChoiRicardo Cunha and Karin AlmquistAndrea and Marc DonofrioJessica and Jesse DonohueEd Dorsch and Erika FinstadChris and Carrie EilersJade ElmsChuck Fahl and Jennifer Bosch-FahlRuth and Charles FahlTeresa and James FlackAnn Gahr and Xuong LyKatharine Gallagher and David WacksLara Gardner
Breeya and Justin GottwaldBenny GreenJoel and Kate HamerLiz HartmanAlfred and Myra HerpeNina and Maarten HofmeijerJennifer Horn and Nathan JohnsonKara Huntermoon and Leo LangendoenKim HylandMarie JonesLarry Kaplowitz and Luna MarcusYena KimNadja and Tom KranitesJudi LambDorothy LanderosErika Leaf and Chris MeekerShawn Lockery and Kathy ReardonJulie Polhemus and Christopher JonesAmanda and Jesse PrattHelene and Bill ReillyPeter ReppeTerry RobertsonDallis and Elliot RohdeJeannie and Max SchwanekampMichael SouléRebecca Vincent and Philip HanftKristin and Jonathan ZayAaron Zheng and Ling Ling (Annie) Xu
Gifts of $5 - $99Kealey AlcantaraWendy Ames Dionisio and Carlos DionisioMarion Aragon-HerbertJonathan BeachellaDonica Beath-BigongiariLysbeth Borie and Andrew DumitruIan and Kelli BrandtDebra and Gary BraunBrittany Breyne and Peter AbernethyDavid Bruckner and Sara KeilholtzKristy and Jeremy Bryant-BergWes and Sandra BurchCaitlin and Christopher CarlsonHeather and Jonathon Carraher
Lara ColleyJulie and Andy ConnerMica and Jeff ContrerasBruce Cooley and Merrily EllestadDawn CoslowMaria del Pilar CumpstonBeth Daly and Heath WhitneyMary DeMocker and Arthur PeckMark and Sherri DetweilerChris Dressler and Michelle ErasmusStacy Dunn and James StinsonMarie and Jesse EngebretsonKatie and Daniel FabianKaren GeislerFrances Gilbert and Jerry MatottAmy and Jason GreenTami and Tom HallRachel Elise HawksDaniel Hernandez and Maria SchaadFarrah HessTammy HilterbranteAngela HoertkornWillow and Michael HoffmanSachiko Itoh and Norman ReadIna JaehnigJelena Jaehnig and Chris BianchiMichael KeenanJudith and Gene KephartHeather KiddDena KlineForrest Laiche and Saoirse RayMaya Larson and Patrick SponslerDhira and Gopi LawrenceHeather and Joseph LawrenceLorie Ann and Christopher LeeMarie-Christine Lhomond and Bill WoodAislinn and Christopher LonganoJoanna and Otto LoveraLori Lund and Sue MathisenCindy and Cory MaddyMolly MairMatty and Rees MaxwellLaryn McCandlessRachel McDaid and Arnaud Bulle
Caroline MeansRobin MelcherRobert MillerNicole and Scott MorrisonRobyn MundrickEric and Tabitha MyersHeather NollePatricia and Craig O’NeillTheresa Orange and Peter SchnabelPiper Paulish and Paul CzikoNir Pearlson and Mimi DvorsonCarolina and Shaun PlowmanLindsay and Brandon PurdieRyan and Heather ReeseBarbara ReillyShannon and Carrie ReillyHeidi and Adam SaundersJenny SchlageterJason Schreiner and Kaverii BlochlingerMarcia and Brian SeymourRebecca and Adam ShepardKatsu ShibataJonathan SmithSara Smith Spahn and Albion SpahnLourdes SmythSally SnyderBonnie Stambaugh and Chris FralickEric Stanley and Rachel AronowitzSusanne Stover and Joseph RamagliAmy ThomasJennifer TrimbleJenny TucciKaren TylerBrett Wakeham and Renée BisnaireAlycia and Dore Zarlons
This list includes contributions to EWS between August 1, 2017 and July 31, 2018. If you are aware of an omission or misrepresentation of any individual or business contributor, please help us to correct our error by calling or emailing:
Megan Bassett, Funds Development Coordinator • [email protected] • 541-683-6951 x104
THE LEGACY CIRCLE
Robin Winfree-Andrew and Mark Andrew
If you have also made a provision for Eugene Waldorf School
in your estate plans, we thank you for investing in the future
of EWS! Please let us know so that we may include you
in the Legacy Circle.
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