Faculty & Staff 2026-27 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 – Elementary & Middle School
Ralph Doane
8th 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.
Scott Barnes
6th Grade Teacher Scott loves inspiring students to shine and to be themselves. He is an enthusiastic and lifelong learner.
Amanda Aldridge
5th Grade Teacher Amanda has a teaching style that honors children, childhood, and their connection to nature. She inspires her students to find wonder in nature and observe patterns in the world around them…
Ashley Hyatt
4th 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
3rd 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.
Martina Simunek
1st & 2nd 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…
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
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.