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Aug. 16, 2018

#WomRadio Mompreneur Model - Patrice Maynard -Waldorf Schools teach "real world"

#WomRadio Mompreneur Model - Patrice Maynard -Waldorf Schools teach

Waldorf Schools encourage children to love the real world around them and experience nature and the arts before ever learning technology and beginning to inhabi

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Einstein, DaVinci, and Emily Dickinson would have tested as failures in today’s educational system. Waldorf Schools are alternative ways to teach children and raise resilient, life-long learners.  By delaying the introduction to technology, and encouraging sensory development, an appreciation of the natural world and creative expression, children are less stressed and tap into their desire to learn.   Patrice Maynard, M.Ed., is the Director of Publications and Development for the Research Institute for Waldorf Education, and teaches at Waldorf teacher training institutes.  Previously, she was leader for Outreach and Development and taught music and in the classroom. She was on the founding board of the Maine Coast Waldorf School in Freeport, Maine, and is the proud parent of three Waldorf graduates. She is a published poet, a gardener, and a quilter. Thu 8/16 at 1pmET/10amPT or anytime in the archives.   #WoMRadio is committed to raising awareness about bullying and we are sharing David Carraturo's heartfelt PSA in honor of his daughter, Julianna who tragically committed suicide this year. Thanks to our sponsors Safety Bags, Inc., StadiumBags.com and Traci's Healthy Habits.  Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Google+.  Email Traci at traci.womradio@gmail.com for information on how to become a guest or sponsor! #WordofMomRadioNetwork - sharing the wisdom of women!