Elisabeth first connected with Riverwood in 2018 when she volunteered in the Chickadee classroom. She looks forward to leading the Chickadee class this year. Elisabeth discovered Waldorf in 2010 when she was planning her journey to home school her own children. In 2016, she taught first grade to her oldest daughter using Waldorf-inspired curriculum at home. Since then, she co-taught first, second, and third grade with her husband using a combination of Waldorf methods and natural living. Over the years, she has deepened her studies and research of Rudolf Steiner’s educational philosophy. She believes that the highest sense of learning is connecting with one’s self while maintaining balance in nature. In the summer of 2020, she completed the Waldorf Grade Two intensive training with Sunbridge Institute in New York. She enjoys hiking, gardening, and spending time with her family. Elisabeth holds a B.S. in General Science with a Pre-Education option from Oregon State University as well as an A.A. degree with a focus in Early Childhood Education from Portland Community College. In 2019, she became a WSU Master Gardener, and she developed and implemented a community outreach booth at the Chewelah Farmer’s Market.