Leadership
Head of School and Business Manager
The Head of School and Business Manager are formally accountable to the School Council and are reviewed annually with input from all stakeholders.
Jodie’s journey started as a parent in 1996, bringing her twin boys to playgroup at Willunga Waldorf School. As a parent, Jodie supported the school as a P&F prep and classroom inclusion assistant. Jodie started work at Willunga Waldorf School in 2007, teaching in Primary School and then Middle School. During this time, Jodie has served on the school council for 3 years, as Primary School Faculty leader for 4 years, College Chair twice for 3 years and now as Head of School.
Sharon joined Willunga Waldorf School in 2023 as the Business Manager having previously worked in the non-profit sector.
Leadership Team
The leadership team includes the Deputy Head of School Operations, Early Childhood, Primary School and High School Faculty Leaders plus the Head of School and Business Manager who work in close collaboration with the College and all faculties.
With 30 years of experience across a range of educational settings, Marianne bring a broad understanding of learning, school communities and operations. For the past seven years, Marianne has worked in alternative education, supporting approaches that nurture the whole child and honour each student’s unique strengths, wellbeing, and growth.
Sophie has worked at Willunga Waldorf School since 2006 as a Spanish, SOSE and English Teacher as well as a stint as our Head of School. She is in her third Class Guardian cycle and is our current Class 10 Guardian as well as High School Faculty Leader.
Kerstin has worked at Willunga Waldorf School since 2016 providing Extra Lesson and Learning Support Coordination services in the Reception and lower primary years. In 2022, Kerstin joined the leadership team and now also coordinates the Community Education Program.
The College
The College is the body responsible for the pedagogical leadership of the school and the development and implementation of policies and procedures relating to the education of students at Willunga Waldorf School. It is actively engaged in shaping the culture, direction and evolution of the school. The College meets weekly to explore pedagogical and cultural questions, based on both study and experience.
Student Leadership
Students from Classes 8 to 12 are delivered to the student leadership team each year by their peers on the basis of qualities of leadership as determined and agreed by the student body. The student leadership team works with teachers and students to organise special school events and provide student voice in matters of policy and procedure.
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