Inspiring Remarkable, Curious and Creative Learners
Ithaca Waldorf School strives to develop free human beings by awakening in the students clarity of thought, warmth of heart, and strength of purpose. The academic, artistic, and practical lessons respect childhood, encourage healthy growth, and engage students in the living world.
“I give to the Ithaca Waldorf School because I have seen the impact of Waldorf education in my own children. I want as many other kids as possible to have the same experience.”
-Lynsay Ayer, IWS Board President and parent of 2 IWS alums
“Waldorf education meets my kiddos exactly where they are. They find joy and learning through playing, they have developed a sense of community and caring through activities with their peers, and they are building passions and interests faster than we can keep up. They love learning, and as a parent, I love knowing that this intentional education is helping to build them as people who love learning, exploring, and critical thinking, and who will have empathy for and the ability to connect with people their whole lives.”
- Andrea Alary, Global Management Consultant, Accenture, and parent of three
“In math my children were way above average, beyond where the other sixth graders were. Both of their teachers say that they have great deductive reasoning skills, they are a pleasure to have in class, they think outside the box. My son’s teacher at Boynton Middle School said if she had to do it over again, she would have sent her own kids to Waldorf.”
- Liz Hess, Nurse, Gannett Health Services at Cornell University, and alumni parent of two