Our Governance Structure

VWS is committed to addressing the needs of our students and families through our governance structure.

Board of Trustees

Holds the school in trust

Board of Trustees

The Board sets strategy with the College of Teachers; oversees the legal, financial and general fiduciary decision-making for the school; and is involved in committee work across departments. Board membership is voluntary and made up of faculty, society, and board-appointed trustees. The Principal and the three departmental managers (Pedagogical, Development and Business) are ex-officio members.

College of Teachers & Faculty

Holds the spiritual mission, students, and pedagogical program in trust

College of Teachers & Faculty

The College of Teachers sets strategy with the Board and ensures the integrity of all aspects of the pedagogical program. The College serves as an advisory body in decision-making and holds the spiritual impulse of the school. The Faculty is responsible for day-to-day classroom activities, presenting the curriculum, and working directly with children and parents in alignment with and with support from the College and the Pedagogical Manager.

Management Team & Administration

Holds the well-integrated operations in trust

Management Team & Administration

The Management Team collaborates to ensure that decision-making is integrated across the pedagogical (cultural), legal (rights), and financial (economic) spheres within the school. The Administration manages the day-to-day operations that support the pedagogical mission of the school.

Parents, Guardians & Alumni

Holds the community in trust

Parents, Guardians & Alumni

The social impulse of Waldorf education is supported by the Development Office and held by the families, alum and community. The community-based Parent Committee provides leadership on volunteerism, class communications, continuing education, and community events. This work is closely integrated with faculty, administration, and class representatives.

Our Governance Structure

VWS is committed to addressing the needs of our students and families through our governance structure.

Board of Trustees

Holds the school in trust

Board of Trustees

The Board sets strategy with the College of Teachers; oversees the legal, financial and general fiduciary decision-making for the school; and is involved in committee work across departments. Board membership is voluntary and made up of faculty, society, and board-appointed trustees. The Principal and the three departmental managers (Pedagogical, Development and Business) are ex-officio members.

College of Teachers & Faculty

Holds the spiritual mission, students, and pedagogical program in trust

College of Teachers & Faculty

The College of Teachers sets strategy with the Board and ensures the integrity of all aspects of the pedagogical program. The College serves as an advisory body in decision-making and holds the spiritual impulse of the school. The Faculty is responsible for day-to-day classroom activities, presenting the curriculum, and working directly with children and parents in alignment with and with support from the College and the Pedagogical Manager.

Management Team & Administration

Holds the well-integrated operations in trust

Management Team & Administration

The Management Team collaborates to ensure that decision-making is integrated across the pedagogical (cultural), legal (rights), and financial (economic) spheres within the school. The Administration manages the day-to-day operations that support the pedagogical mission of the school.

Parents, Guardians & Alumni

Holds the community in trust

Parents, Guardians & Alumni

The social impulse of Waldorf education is supported by the Development Office and held by the families, alum and community. The community-based Parent Committee provides leadership on volunteerism, class communications, continuing education, and community events. This work is closely integrated with faculty, administration, and class representatives.