Great Lakes Waldorf Institute

Great Lakes Waldorf Institute Waldorf institute offering Early Childhood and Grade School teacher certification and education.

We offer a 3-year part-time certificate program for those wanting to become Waldorf teachers as well as workshops and conferences for adults interested in a holistic approach to child development and education. With our partnership with Mount Mary University, students can earn a Master of Arts Degree in Education with a Waldorf Emphasis. Support us through Amazon Smile: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/87-0777434

Meaningful educational change begins with curiosity, reflection, and a willingness to see familiar practices in new ways...
06/09/2026

Meaningful educational change begins with curiosity, reflection, and a willingness to see familiar practices in new ways.

This summer, we're offering two online intensives for educators and community members seeking to deepen their understanding of equity and cultural responsiveness in Waldorf education.

Through two of this year's development courses, Developing Capacities for Decolonizing and Teaching for Black Lives in Waldorf Schools, participants will explore how curriculum, teaching practices, and educational purpose can be reimagined to better serve all students.

Join us for thoughtful conversation, practical tools, and collaborative learning as we work toward more inclusive and transformative educational experiences.

đź”— Registration is now open.

Before we can lead others, we must develop the capacity to lead ourselves.The New Leaders Academy is a year-long, univer...
06/01/2026

Before we can lead others, we must develop the capacity to lead ourselves.

The New Leaders Academy is a year-long, university-level leadership development program designed for emerging and mid-career leaders seeking to cultivate grounded, resilient, and adaptive leadership practices.

Through a combination of immersive in-person learning, ongoing virtual instruction, reflective inquiry, and collaborative problem-solving, participants engage leadership as both an inner discipline and a community-centered practice.

Led by Kim Richardson, the program brings together leadership frameworks, systems thinking, embodied learning, and values-driven practice to support leaders in meeting the complex challenges of today's educational and organizational environments.

đź“Ť In-Person Retreat: July 10-12, 2026 | Milwaukee, WI
đź’» Virtual Sessions: Twice monthly, August 2026-May 2027
đź“… Applications and registration now open

Join us in Milwaukee this July for the Waldorf Music Conference: a five-day professional development experience for musi...
06/01/2026

Join us in Milwaukee this July for the Waldorf Music Conference: a five-day professional development experience for music teachers, class teachers, and anyone looking to deepen their musicianship and teaching practice.

Explore Waldorf music through the grades, strengthen your conducting and classroom leadership skills, expand your repertoire, and connect with colleagues through workshops, discussion, and community singing.

Whether you teach choir, strings, recorder, band, or bring music into your classroom each day, you'll leave with practical tools and inspiration you can put to work right away.

đź“Ť Milwaukee, WI
đź“… July 6-10, 2026

What does it mean to “decolonize” the middle school social studies curriculum? How can we thoughtfully reimagine what an...
05/29/2026

What does it mean to “decolonize” the middle school social studies curriculum? How can we thoughtfully reimagine what and how we teach in grades 6-8?

Join instructor Simone Shurney for a three-day online intensive exploring new possibilities for Waldorf social studies education through reflection, dialogue, curriculum analysis, and inner work.

Developing Capacities for Decolonizing invites teachers, pedagogical leaders, curriculum coordinators, and community members into a collaborative exploration of reframing curriculum with greater depth, truthfulness, and relevance for today’s students.

Together, participants will explore:
• Shared language and definitions around decolonization and eurocentrism in education
• Reexamining Waldorf curriculum indications and instructional practices for grades 6–8
• Personal development practices that support reimagination, truth-telling, and meaningful integration of change

Registration is now open through Great Lakes Waldorf Institute.

Leadership asks more of us than management skills alone. It asks for presence, resilience, imagination, and the ability ...
05/16/2026

Leadership asks more of us than management skills alone. It asks for presence, resilience, imagination, and the ability to work collaboratively in times of change.

The New Leaders Academy at Great Lakes Waldorf Institute is a yearlong, university-level leadership development course designed to support evolving leaders in embodied and values-driven leadership practice.

Beginning with a 3-day immersive retreat in Milwaukee (July 10–12, 2026) and continuing with twice-monthly virtual sessions through May 2027, the program blends experiential learning, reflective practice, collaborative problem-solving, and applied leadership development grounded in Waldorf pedagogy.

Participants build meaningful cohort connections while developing practical tools they can bring directly into their schools and organizations.

AWSNA leadership pathway credit available upon completion.

Applications are now open for the 2026–2027 cohort. Link in bio to register.

What does it mean to educate the whole human?At Great Lakes Waldorf Institute, learning isn’t just about information, it...
04/30/2026

What does it mean to educate the whole human?

At Great Lakes Waldorf Institute, learning isn’t just about information, it’s about imagination, movement, connection, and purpose.

From music and storytelling to child development and observation, our work asks future teachers to engage both head and heart.

This is education that grows with the human being.

→ Explore our upcoming summer programs at the link in bio

Step into the rhythm of the season!Our upcoming Art in Rhythm with Nature session invites you to slow down, observe, and...
04/23/2026

Step into the rhythm of the season!

Our upcoming Art in Rhythm with Nature session invites you to slow down, observe, and create in connection with the natural world. Through guided artistic practices, we’ll explore how rhythm, seasonality, and creativity intertwine.

Join us this weekend and experience a deeper connection to nature through art.
Learn more + register at the link in bio.

Start anywhere. Grow in every direction.At Great Lakes Waldorf Institute, our circular curriculum allows you to enter in...
04/21/2026

Start anywhere. Grow in every direction.

At Great Lakes Waldorf Institute, our circular curriculum allows you to enter in any year and grow through a three-year cycle that blends foundational learning with deepening practice alongside a supportive, multi-year cohort.

Wherever you begin, you’re stepping into a living, evolving process of becoming an educator.

Learn more and explore upcoming courses at the link in our bio.

Session 2 of Art in Rhythm with Nature is almost here! Through spring 2027, join us every six weeks for a creative journ...
04/20/2026

Session 2 of Art in Rhythm with Nature is almost here!

Through spring 2027, join us every six weeks for a creative journey that invites you to slow down, observe, and create in relationship with the natural world. Through painting, drawing, and hands-on artistic practices, Art in Rhythm with Nature explores how rhythm, season, and environment can guide and inspire meaningful artistic work. Options to register for single sessions or multi-weekend packs at discounted rates are available!

Designed for educators, artists, and anyone seeking a deeper connection between creativity and nature, this course offers both practical tools and space for reflection.

Come reconnect with your creativity, rooted in the living world around you.

Learn more & register at the link in bio

Join us for a virtual Open House to meet the faculty of the Great Lakes Waldorf Institute and learn more about our teach...
04/16/2026

Join us for a virtual Open House to meet the faculty of the Great Lakes Waldorf Institute and learn more about our teacher education program. Saturday, April 18, 10:00 - 11:00AM CT.

Our part-time, three-year program blends online coursework with in-person summer intensives, offering a strong foundation in Waldorf philosophy alongside practical tools for the classroom.

We can't wait to help answer your questions. Visit the link in bio to register.

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Pewaukee, WI

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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