In this episode, Dr. Catherine Read shares her expertise on Waldorf homeschooling, shedding light on the principles and practices that make this educational approach so unique and appealing to many families. Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler or simply curious about alternative education methods, this conversation offers valuable insights and inspiration.
Discover how Waldorf homeschooling can foster a love for learning, creativity, and a deeper connection to the world around us. Join us for an enriching discussion that explores the magic of education through the Waldorf lens.
Biography
Catherine Read holds a Ph.D. in developmental psychology from UCLA and is a Visiting Scientist at Rutgers University and an Associate at Ithaca College. She is the editor, with P. Zukow-Goldring, of Evolving Explanations of Development (Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association Press, 1997). She homeschooled her two daughters from kindergarten through the eleventh grade using the Waldorf curriculum. Catherine studied Waldorf Teaching in the Lower School at the Waldorf Institute of Teacher Training in Los Angeles and in Orange County, California. She took Waldorf Teacher Training for the High School through the Center for Anthroposophy in Wilton, NH, where she majored in Physics and minored in English. She took summer courses for Waldorf Teachers at Gradalis, Sunbridge College, and Rudolf Steiner College. She has conducted workshops on a variety of topics, including music in the mood of the fifth, festivals, dyeing with plant dyes, nature meditations, and on homeschooling grades one through eight. Catherine has served on the Board of the Lyre Association of North America, and taught in the Resonare Music Foundation Course and the Dorion School of Music Therapy. She has taught in the M. C. Richards program on educating attention through nature observations. Catherine strives to study according to Rudolf Steiner’s method of thinking.
Learn more from Dr. Catherine at: https://www.thegeniusofhome.org/
About Theresa Inman
A wife and a mother to two children and grandmother, Theresa Alexander Inman is a Parenting Coach, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Infant Toddler Development Specialist. She was introduced to the field of behavior analysis in 2007 after working in many capacities in the juvenile justice system.
Her goal is to improve the lives of children and families by helping them strategize child develop skills to prevent or reduce the effects of possible delays while having fun!
Theresa is also an author, having published “How Can I Help My Child Communicate?” in 2022.
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About Parenting with Confidence
Parenting with Confidence with Theresa Alexander Inman presents you with answers if you are a tired and frustrated parent with a child diagnosed with a developmental delay. We aim to lift you up from the pressure of doing it right and provide you with the resources to set you and your child up for success!
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