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WE Talk
By Nita June DavanzoEducation
WE Talk episodes
- Meg Gardner - Middle School: A Crucial Time for Connection and IntegrationOn this episode:- How to meaningfully engage with and inspire middle schoolers- The joys and lessons in working with this generation of young men and young women- Being a strong role model in and outside the classroom- Seeking a deeper purpose in teaching… and finding Waldorf education22 min
- Michael-Shaun Conaway - From Social Change to Social Media, Waldorf Students Rise UpOn this episode:- How Waldorf education promotes self-knowledge- The similarities and unique differences of individual Waldorf schools- The challenges presented in the world ahead, and how Waldorf students are equipped to meet them.- Being a part of the lineage of Shining Mountain Waldorf School- Waldorf students as the next generation’s thought leaders27 min
- Douglas Gerwin - Why the World Needs Waldorf Education NOW More Than EverOn this episode:- How students have changed over the past 60 years- The challenges that teachers today are faced with--and the solutions!- The gifts that today’s children bring with them- How the movement of Waldorf Education has evolved over the past 100 years- Why Waldorf Education is necessary for a sustainable future- The secret to healthy educational development: MOVEMENT--physical movement, mental flexibility and spiritual exercise.40 min
- Grace Edstrom - In a World of Over-information, How to Know YourselfOn this episode:- How Waldorf Education fosters clarity in one’s life purpose- How knowing one’s self encourages empathy for others- Having the ability, thanks to Waldorf, to find one’s direction and navigate change- Being a therapist in these challenging times26 min
- Alex Beal - Next Gen Philosopher Speaks on Preparing for the FutureOn this episode:- The gift of taking the route less traveled post-high school: perspective.- The smart choice: choosing a major in philosophy over business- Common facets of a Waldorf student: the ever-present drive to give back, holistic thinking, the quest for beauty and adventure, and rich sense of humility.23 min
- Heather Colby - Being a Positive Force of Change in an Ever-changing WorldOn this Episode:- From Math major to East Asian Religions major- Trusting one’s intuition and sense of self- Taking the time to find the right path in life--then leaping!- How comparative religion applies to international relations- Shining Mountain Waldorf HS grad, to Smith College Alum to a future at The Hague or the U.N.24 min
- Robin Temple - What it Takes to Build a Waldorf SchoolOn this episode:- Six parents following a calling: how Shining Mountain Waldorf School came to be- Insight and wisdom for new Waldorf school founders- How Waldorf education supports mental and emotional health and self-development- The need for like-minded children to be held and nurtured within like-minded communities.29 min
- Willow Schram - Becoming a Global CitizenOn this episode:- how Waldorf education inspires a sense of global community- connecting across languages to the heart of being human- how each alum's appreciation for Waldorf education grows year after year- advice to one's younger self: trust and patience.30 min
- Aaron Perry - The Hidden Answers to Health in BioDynamic LivingOn this episode:- BioDynamics: the what and the how- Why BioDynamics is the solution for our future- Small and doable daily steps to making ourselves, society and world healthier and more vibrant- Looking to and finding the answers in our earth, our soils, and ourselves29 min
- Mary Beth Fifer - The Importance of Play, Nature and DIRT in Early ChildhoodOn this episode:- how healthy play promotes emotional and social well-being- physics in the Waldorf kindergarten classroom- the unhealthy effects of screens and screentime on today's child- the best-kept secret toy: dirt- mindful, heart-centered tips on parenting and teaching27 min
About WE Talk
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WE Talk is a podcast that explores the role of Waldorf Education in helping children, parents, and families thrive in an ever-changing world. WE Talk is brought to you by Shining Mountain Waldorf School and hosted by Nita June.
ABOUT THE HOST
Nita June is a Waldorf School graduate, attending SMWS from K-12.
After studying Theater and English at Barnard College, Nita worked as actor, director, violinist, and teacher in London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boulder and Santa Barbara. She holds an MFA in Contemporary Performance from Naropa University and is the Creative Director and Founder of DogStar Theater Company. When not directing, Nita works with both young adults and adults as a counselor and life coach. As host of WE Talk, Nita brings her skills and experience with performance together with her passion for supporting others to find their purpose in the world.
Introduction music for all episodes was created by SoundDotCom.com.