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David Barham Hired as 7th Grade Teacher

Merriconeag Waldorf School has hired David Barham to lead its 7th grade class for September, 2008.  David has 14 years of Waldorf elementary and high school teaching experience and is presently a humanities teacher at High Mowing, a Waldorf high school in Wilton, New Hampshire. 

At this time, Merriconeag has openings in 7th grade and in certain other classes for September 2008.  To learn how to apply, call the admissions office at 207-865-3900, ext.104.  Founded in 1984, Merriconeag Waldorf School is the largest of four Waldorf schools in Maine, with a nursery through high school enrollment of 240 students.

Extended Day Program to Expand

Merriconeag is expanding its extended day program so as to make Waldorf education a more feasible option for working parents. Starting in September 2008, Merriconeag students in nursery through grade 5 will be able to enroll in before and after school programs. Parents will have the option of dropping off their children at 7:45 AM and
picking them up by 5:30 PM.

New Nursery Class for 2008-09

Our early childhood program will add a two-morning (Thursday-Friday) nursery class in September 2008. The class is intended for young three-year-olds (children who turn three during the spring and summer of 2008).

Merriconeag Waldorf School Receives Joint Accreditation

Merriconeag Waldorf School in Freeport recently received joint accreditation by two organizations:  the Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) and the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA).  As a part of the two-year accreditation process, Merriconeag was involved in a thorough self-study that required it to compare its performance to a wide range of standards of good practice. 

AISNE’s mission is to support excellence and collaboration within the New England independent school community and to advocate for the value of independent education. The purpose of AWSNA is to strengthen and nurture Waldorf schools across North America through publications, training, research, advocacy and networking among schools. Throughout North America there are now more than 250 Waldorf schools and 14 teacher training centers.

Founded in 1984, Merriconeag Waldorf School currently serves 250 students in pre-school through high school. Merriconeag is the largest of four Waldorf schools in Maine.  While each Waldorf school is independent, these schools are united by a unique curriculum that is broad, comprehensive and structured to respond to and enhance the developmental stages of childhood.