Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees actively promotes and supports Bright Water Waldorf School’s mission. They are knowledgeable about the school’s goals, operations, and issues. Trustees are sometimes involved in management, personnel, or curricular issues, but are primarily tasked with guiding the long-term vision of the school. They guard against conflicts of interest, whether business-related or personal. Trustees contribute to the fund development program of the school, including financial support and active involvement in annual and capital giving.

We seek trustees who:

  • have the background and ability to bring a broad perspective, passion, and interest in the long-term growth of the school

  • possess board experience and/or expertise in board operations, development, marketing, facilities planning, or law

  • are able to provide access to community leaders and new potential donors

  • are, above all, able to communicate our vision and mission to others.

2025-26 Trustees

Michael Shope (Board Leader)
BWWS Parent

"In addition to being a Waldorf parent, being a board member is another way to support Waldorf education, which I see as one of the most highly leveraged ways to apply the wider teachings of Anthroposophy for the benefit of the whole world.”

 

Hiromi Yonemoto (Delegate)
BWWS Faculty

Bio to Come

 

Beth Simpson
BWWS Faculty | BWWS alumni Parent

As a parent of two BWWS alumni and a long-time teacher at the school, I serve on the Bright Water Waldorf School Board to contribute to the school's continued growth and health. I gladly work on our board so that our dear school may continue to serve humanity well into the future!

 

steven Tritto
BWWS Parent

"I am very grateful to be able to serve as a member of the Board. I am excited to help facilitate the growth of Bright Water Waldorf School. I have seen my child blossom in this nurturing environment and couldn't imagine a better place for them. Having previously studied the Waldorf curriculum as well as having served as a Waldorf kindergarten assistant, I am excited to lend my experience and knowledge as we continue to grow this amazing community and school."

 

Bryan McGriff
BWWS alumni Parent | Alumni Faculty

Bio to Come