Haleakala Waldorf School

Why Waldorf?

What People are Saying

“Our teacher kept a friendship with each one of us, helping us with what we needed help with, and encouraging our individual talents. Now, rather than focusing on trying to be like others I was able to focus on what I liked to do and what I was good at... In this environment my differences were celebrated as opposed to constantly trying to fit in.”

- A high school report by '99 HWS Alumni, Chalan Cunningham. (read his entire report)

"Most people in my field were focused almost exclusively on science, math and computers from a very young age ...History, starting with mythology was probably the highlight of my elementary education. Stories, real stories, came alive, were personalized..I remember walking through the woods in 5th or 6th grade and thinking about a battle under Charlemagne. The way the teacher told the story-I was sitting on the edge of my chair...Honor, duty- those qualities were taught by example, through studying historical personalities. That's the sort of thing that gives you a thirst for learning."

- Lou Schulz, Aircraft Analysis and Development, Boeing Helicopters B.A. Ph.D. Syracuse University

"Waldorf Education addresses the child as no other education does.  By the time they reach us at the college and university level, these students are grounded broadly and deeply and have a remarkable enthusiasm for learning."

- Dr. Arthur Zajonc, Associate Professor of Physics, Amherst College

"Waldorf education is learning in its purest form.  It is learning to think, to feel and to act appropriately, completely and with conscience.  The student is asked to experience life and learning through all her senses and faculties."

- Rachel Blackmer, Waldorf Alumna, Veterinarian, Cape Wildlife Center Director, Mount Holyoke College, B.A. Studio Art, Italian Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine