In order to evaluate my ongoing work with the children, I asked my currently enrolled parents to write about their experiences here at Climbing Rose Waldorf Kindergarten. Geoff and Stephanie Irvine, who have enrolled both their children in the school, wrote the following:

Glenda has a deep love and respect for each child in the kindergarten. She has the uncommon gift of seeing the best in each child and, moreover, has the ability that only comes with years of experience and knowledge to help the child build on their strengths while guiding and developing them in areas where they are not so strong.

At home we have noticed differences in how our children played, spoke and behaved. One example that stands out is that the children have developed a focus and ability to play for extended periods. Their play is imaginative and creative and does not require the constant stimuli of an adult to sustain.

Glenda has become much more than our children’s kindergarten teacher. She is a trusted advisor, a sage in dealing with the myriad trials and tribulations of parenting. The level of knowledge and understanding that Glenda demonstrates when working with children is rarely seen. She is aware of and connected to our daughter and son in a way that only a parent usually is. We have benefited from a level of care and concern for our children’s education and development that in our assessment is the very best. Our children have blossomed under the guidance of Glenda.


Rachel Presley, who has also been with the school for four years, writes:

Ms. Glenda is loving, kind, and has created a charming environment for children to learn, grow and develop. ….The Climbing Rose Kindergarten has become a home-away-from-home for our girls and a very special part of their upbringing. … It is a very supportive community that makes the task of raising a young child easier. … My husband and I would highly recommend this school to any family interested in Waldorf education and/or a loving environment for their young child.


Elaine Branding writes: Our daughter Frances has had three glorious preschool years at Climbing Rose. She has had rich exposure to language, art, song, creative expression and outdoor play. She has learned through Glenda’s steadfast example the value of kindness, patience, cooperation and respect for others. Her imagination has soared and she has thrived in an environment that cherishes the wonder of young children.


I could not include all the parents’ kind words about their experiences at this Waldorf school but I am deeply grateful to be engaged in such meaningful and joyful work with young children and their parents.