Our student body is a diverse group of individuals, representing a great variety of skills, interests, educational and cultural backgrounds, and life goals. The goal which unites them all is that of fulfilling their potential to become a fully self-realized person who inspires and facilitates the same in the children who will eventually be in their charge.
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"The WISC program provides the opportunity for students to grow as creative and inspired individuals who are then able to go out into the world and teach their own students to be as such. It is truly a joy to meet with fellow WISC students once a week and discuss Steiner's work and how to apply the study of Anthroposophy to our own lives and society today. WISC is both informative and enlightening!"
Sarah McNamara, 2nd year student
"One of this program's main strengths is that it is a ‘school to work’ program. That is, it's not just a bunch of theory, and then you're thrown to the wolves to find a job. Instead, it provides ample opportunities for networking, visiting regional schools, and preparing for the proper time to apply for jobs while in school. On top of that, it also functions as a continuing education and teacher professional development program once you get hired. So it covers the full spectrum of Waldorf training, one that I'd heartily recommend to anyone considering becoming a Waldorf teacher."
Paul Helfrich
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"Every moment of each day that I spend at WISC resonates with me so deeply and completely. I only wish I had found this path sooner!"
Carrie Hirsch, 1st year student
"The program has brought so much richness and insight into my life. The different classes brought to us are so very inspiring and thought provoking, taught with love and passion! I am thoroughly enjoying my journey through Waldorf education!"
Jamie Weinreb
"We are a diverse bunch from all walks of life connected by a passion for learning and a love of creativity and community. Here we are nurtured to be our highest selves through the rich curriculum, exceptional staff and nourishing discourse."
Cecilia Starin
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"WISC training has given us a time and a place to reflect together on how we are as human beings, and how we research and cultivate our knowledge as teachers. Life is a continual learning paradigm."
Fiona Banister, student of life
"I moved to California 5 years ago, specifically for the Waldorf Institute of Southern California! Without the Accessible to All tuition model, this opportunity would not be a reality and I commend WISC for being forerunners in the Waldorf teacher education movement by implementing this tuition model. I look forward to giving back to WISC and the Waldorf community in my teaching years to come!"
Brooke Trudeau
"I have found that my Waldorf training is very uplifting. With this training under my belt, I would have never experienced any burn out as a credentialed special education teacher. The WISC program is a really happy place in a kind, supportive community. I can also see benefits for caregivers of elderly parents, teachers on sabbatical or empty-nesters preparing the ground for future grandchildren."
Cheryl Czyz, 1st year student
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"A pleasant surprise is in store when attending the teacher training at WISC! The gathering of so many inspiring people each week to openly share ideas and explore what it means to be a 21st Century teacher is truly a gift. The living richness of the curriculum and self work weaves its way through the course, whilst tethered in Rudolf Steiner's eminent lectures. What a journey, thank you!"
Phaedra Cheydleur
"In a Waldorf kindergarten, children might be anywhere between two and a half and nearly seven years old; that's a whole range of developmental levels, so much dawning awareness at each phase, with the children naturally scaffolding the learning of their younger and older aged classmates. In WISC, with new students entering the program all the time, from a variety of backgrounds-- Waldorf alums, parents seeking a deeper understanding of their children's Waldorf education, seasoned and brand new educators, people on their spiritual journeys-- the conversation continually breathes in and out. Like the kindergarten, each human being is constantly in dialogue with each other."
Christina Rubino, 3rd year student
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