As a self-administered institution, our school is organized around the impulse which gave rise to the first Waldorf school. This means that the individuals working most closely with the children are responsible for the pedagogical decisions and policies of the school, without outside interference. To effectively achieve this goal, the faculty and staff, Board of Trustees and the Parent Association work together on behalf of the students; each group acknowledging and supporting the expertise of the other.

The Collegium or College of Teachers carries responsibility for determining the pedagogical direction of the school. Participating in the College of Teachers are members of the faculty and staff who are committed to assuming a deeper responsibility on behalf of the school. For the 2008-2009 school year Collegium members included: Susan Braun, Peter Goble, Claudia Hart, Sabine Kully, Roland Rothenbucher, Jo Ann Shaw, Rebecca Soloway, Deirdre Somers, Atta Turck, Sara Walsh, and Reina White (Chair).

The Faculty Chair develops with the College of Teachers, from a pedagogical perspective, a shared vision of the school and the policies to accomplish this. As the pedagogical leader and spokesperson for the school, the Faculty Chair is empowered by the College of Teachers to implement the policies and ideals of the College of Teachers in such a way as to provide for the school’s pedagogical quality, consistency, coherence and continuity. The Faculty Chair meets regularly with the preschool, lower school and high school chairs, as well as the School Administrator and College Chair.

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the financial well being of the school. It establishes financial policies, oversees the development and implementation of the school’s budget, determines tuition rates, and develops long-range plans to support the continued health and growth of the institution. The Board of Trustees is self-perpetuating with the existing Board responsible for identifying and electing new Board members. The School Administrator, Finance & Facilities Director, Development Director, Admissions Director, Faculty Chair and College Chair are all ex-officio members of the Board of Trustees.

The School Administrator assists and coordinates the efforts of the above groups in order to achieve the goals of the school. Additionally, the School Administrator oversees all administrative functions of the school, including Admissions, Development, Business, Buildings & Grounds, Cafeteria, Camp Glen Brook and other school support staff.