Faculty & Staff 2025-26 School Year
Boulder Valley Waldorf School is proud to employ a dynamic, accomplished faculty deeply invested in student success. Please click on the teacher photos below to read about individual educational background, experience and guiding teaching philosophy!
Class Teachers – Middle School
Martina Simunek
8th Grade Teacher Martina was first introduced to the Waldorf philosophy years ago by her cousin, who, just like Rudolf Steiner and Martina herself, grew up in a little town in Lower Austria…
Ralph Doane
7th Grade Teacher Ralph is flexible and skilled at maintaining a sense of humor. As a middle school teacher, Ralph believes strongly in creating a stimulating learning environment in which students can develop to their full potential.
Kyler Ruane
6th Grade Teacher Kyler aims to foster a true ethic and sense of responsibility. With patience and encouragement, he creates an energetic space where his students may step into their own self-expression, and find joy in collaboration.
Class Teachers – Elementary School
Rebecca Arnold
5th Grade Teacher Rebecca loves inspiring children’s imaginations through art, music and storytelling, igniting a love of learning.
Sierra Bouchard
4th Grade TeacherSierra is passionate about how Waldorf Education pedagogy strives to develop intellectual, artistic, and practical skills in an integrated and holistic manner.
Ashley Hyatt
3rd Grade Teacher Ashley loves learning! Her greatest joy in life is seeing others light up when they understand something new. She brings lots of expertise from many different types of educational settings.
Renee Lambo-Barnes
2nd Grade Teacher Renee is an experienced elementary and middle school teacher, mentor and consultant. She is excited to share her passion for mathematics with younger students. Renee and her students revel in fresh, lively experiences discovering patterns in nature, exploring through stories and physical activities.
Cloey Parker
1st Grade Teacher Cloey was homeschooled through middle school with a Waldorf-inspired curriculum. Her early education was filled with storytelling, baking, outdoor play, and creative arts; all activities that she continues to bring into her teaching practice today.
Ivy Kapaun
Kindergarten Teacher Ivy cultivates a deep appreciation for play-based learning and its transformative impact on child development. She believes in fostering creativity, imagination, and a love of learning through artistic expression and meaningful experiences
Preschool – Early Childhood
Haley Farrell
Early Childhood Director Haley’s favorite part of being a director is getting to be a part of all of the preschool and kindergarten children’s day-to-day lives and building partnerships with parents. Haley firmly believes that we wouldn’t be what we are without the amazing teachers that put their heart into their jobs every day and loves being there to support this important work.
Stephanie Sabatini
Bluebell Preschool Lead Teacher Stephanie is a incredible, calm, grounded and dedicated teacher. She brings a warm and nurturing aura to the children as they explore and grow into themselves. Stephanie’s quiet confidence inspires students and faculty alike as her summer work includes summer program director for the whole school.
Lyudmila Ginley
Marigold Preschool Lead Teacher When working with young children, Lyudmila weaves traditional stories, songs and puppet shows. She loves the holistic approach of Waldorf education and is thrilled to be employing more developmental-based activities as part of her classroom offerings. She loves supporting young students to discover themselves as open-minded beings.