Hard Beeswax: Experiences in Waldorf Education Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/hard-beeswax-experiences-in-waldorf-education Join Waldorf alumni Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens as they discuss -- without too much reverence -- their experiences and perspectives of Waldorf Education, drawing from their childhood experiences as Waldorf “lifers” and then as trained Waldorf teachers. They will be joined along the way by a variety of characters who aid them in exploring the rich culture and deep intentions behind the pedagogy. 2026 Hard Beeswax Media, LLC c986846e-c4cd-571d-ae44-651a51f078cf no Taylor Romens Andy Smith Matthew Burritt en Fri, 15 May 2026 04:35:55 -0600 Fri, 15 May 2026 04:39:06 -0600 https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm https://img.transistorcdn.com/nr7sfmQgY80PAmDs8ckwbmG_LASJW8nMf49lCL3tVQw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ0ODU1LzE2OTQx/MjE3NzMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Hard Beeswax: Experiences in Waldorf Education https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm episodic Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens Join Waldorf alumni Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens as they discuss -- without too much reverence -- their experiences and perspectives of Waldorf Education, drawing from their childhood experiences as Waldorf “lifers” and then as trained Waldorf teachers. They will be joined along the way by a variety of characters who aid them in exploring the rich culture and deep intentions behind the pedagogy. Join Waldorf alumni Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens as they discuss -- without too much reverence -- their experiences and perspectives of Waldorf Education, drawing from their childhood experiences as Waldorf “lifers” and then as trained Waldorf teachers. Waldorf, Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophy, steiner, education Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens No No Episode 30: Tales from the Cosmic Bathtub - Discussion of the Principals of Waldorf Education 1 1 30 30 Episode 30: Tales from the Cosmic Bathtub - Discussion of the Principals of Waldorf Education full c2d897d6-6175-476f-bf5d-32ec86441772 https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm/s1/30 Sat, 13 Apr 2024 00:30:00 -0600 Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens 5618 Waldorf, Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophy, steiner, education No Taylor Romens Andy Smith Matthew Burritt Episode 29: Alumni Roundtable: Conversation with Austin Waldorf School Alumni 1 1 29 29 Episode 29: Alumni Roundtable: Conversation with Austin Waldorf School Alumni full 6875dc7c-71a9-434e-9fe5-33b494bda788 https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm/s1/29 Sat, 06 Apr 2024 00:29:00 -0600 Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens 7201 Waldorf, Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophy, steiner, education No Taylor Romens Andy Smith Matthew Burritt Episode 28: Parent Perspective: Shel Frolich-Tscherne, Waldorf-inspired Homeschool Mom 1 1 28 28 Episode 28: Parent Perspective: Shel Frolich-Tscherne, Waldorf-inspired Homeschool Mom full 161c660f-5c28-4e63-8bec-dd83020e7446 https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm/s1/28 In this episode Matthew and Taylor discuss Waldorf-inspired homeschooling with Shel Frolich-Tscherne.

]]> In this episode Matthew and Taylor discuss Waldorf-inspired homeschooling with Shel Frolich-Tscherne.

]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2024 00:28:00 -0600 Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens 4191 In this episode Matthew and Taylor discuss Waldorf-inspired homeschooling with Shel Frolich-Tscherne.

]]> Waldorf, Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophy, steiner, education No Taylor Romens Andy Smith Matthew Burritt Episode 27: Faculty Spotlight: Rosa Vela Sachs, Retired Waldorf Spanish Teacher 1 1 27 27 Episode 27: Faculty Spotlight: Rosa Vela Sachs, Retired Waldorf Spanish Teacher full 392552b4-337b-44d6-a399-18bb4c2676c2 https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm/s1/27 This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor interviews Rosa Vela Sachs, a retired Waldorf Spanish teacher from the Austin Waldorf School in Austin, Texas.

]]> This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor interviews Rosa Vela Sachs, a retired Waldorf Spanish teacher from the Austin Waldorf School in Austin, Texas.

]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2024 00:27:00 -0600 Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens 4231 This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor interviews Rosa Vela Sachs, a retired Waldorf Spanish teacher from the Austin Waldorf School in Austin, Texas.

]]> Waldorf, Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophy, steiner, education No Taylor Romens Andy Smith Matthew Burritt Episode 26: Alumni Spotlight: Matt Mizzi, Environmental Scientist and Founder of Drinkable Water Solutions 1 1 26 26 Episode 26: Alumni Spotlight: Matt Mizzi, Environmental Scientist and Founder of Drinkable Water Solutions full f8fa8788-516d-4cb3-b37b-066e4ffdb0fa https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm/s1/26 This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor interviews Matt Mizzi, a Waldorf Alumni from the Halton Waldorf School in Burlington, Ontario, and an environmental scientist and founder of Drinkable Water Solutions.

]]> This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor interviews Matt Mizzi, a Waldorf Alumni from the Halton Waldorf School in Burlington, Ontario, and an environmental scientist and founder of Drinkable Water Solutions.

]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:26:00 -0600 Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens 4921 This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor interviews Matt Mizzi, a Waldorf Alumni from the Halton Waldorf School in Burlington, Ontario, and an environmental scientist and founder of Drinkable Water Solutions.

]]> Waldorf, Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophy, steiner, education No Taylor Romens Andy Smith Matthew Burritt Episode 25: Tales from the Cosmic Bathtub - The Six Basic/Protective Exercises 1 1 25 25 Episode 25: Tales from the Cosmic Bathtub - The Six Basic/Protective Exercises full dc6d2417-5031-4e2a-90ea-9a83a9495313 https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm/s1/25 In this episode, Matthew and Taylor explore Rudolf Steiner's six basic/protective exercises. To help us through this topic, we relied on the handout by Tom van Gelder, from 2011 entitled: "The Six Basic Exercises by Rudolf Steiner". This handout is easily found through a internet search of the title.

]]> In this episode, Matthew and Taylor explore Rudolf Steiner's six basic/protective exercises. To help us through this topic, we relied on the handout by Tom van Gelder, from 2011 entitled: "The Six Basic Exercises by Rudolf Steiner". This handout is easily found through a internet search of the title.

]]> Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:25:00 -0700 Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens 3901 In this episode, Matthew and Taylor explore Rudolf Steiner's six basic/protective exercises. To help us through this topic, we relied on the handout by Tom van Gelder, from 2011 entitled: "The Six Basic Exercises by Rudolf Steiner". This handout is easily found through a internet search of the title.

]]> Waldorf, Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophy, steiner, education No Taylor Romens Andy Smith Matthew Burritt Episode 24: Alumni Spotlight: Melissa Frishkoff 1 1 24 24 Episode 24: Alumni Spotlight: Melissa Frishkoff full 00d4dfb1-b0e3-470c-b087-51ba43451e06 https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm/s1/24 This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor speak with Melissa Frishkoff, a Waldorf alumni from the Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School in Ghent, New York.

]]> This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor speak with Melissa Frishkoff, a Waldorf alumni from the Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School in Ghent, New York.

]]> Sat, 02 Mar 2024 00:24:00 -0700 Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens 5221 This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor speak with Melissa Frishkoff, a Waldorf alumni from the Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School in Ghent, New York.

]]> Waldorf, Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophy, steiner, education No Taylor Romens Andy Smith Matthew Burritt Episode 23: Alumni Spotlight: Rebecca Burritt, Art Instructor 1 1 23 23 Episode 23: Alumni Spotlight: Rebecca Burritt, Art Instructor full 16a14343-33c9-4858-9eec-5d76aa2821ba https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm/s1/23 This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor interviews Rebecca Burritt, a Waldorf alumni from the Green Meadow Waldorf School in Chestnut Ridge, New York, and an art instructor. As Matthew's younger sister, the conversation promises many delicious sibling tidbits. 

]]> This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor interviews Rebecca Burritt, a Waldorf alumni from the Green Meadow Waldorf School in Chestnut Ridge, New York, and an art instructor. As Matthew's younger sister, the conversation promises many delicious sibling tidbits. 

]]> Sat, 24 Feb 2024 00:23:00 -0700 Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens 4126 This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor interviews Rebecca Burritt, a Waldorf alumni from the Green Meadow Waldorf School in Chestnut Ridge, New York, and an art instructor. As Matthew's younger sister, the conversation promises many delicious sibling tidbits. 

]]> Waldorf, Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophy, steiner, education No Taylor Romens Andy Smith Matthew Burritt Episode 22: Alumni Spotlight: Stephanie Todman, Waldorf Class Teacher 1 1 22 22 Episode 22: Alumni Spotlight: Stephanie Todman, Waldorf Class Teacher full 48a26f91-8e71-4c58-b7d8-f981d5fa8c00 https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm/s1/22 This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor interviews Stephanie Todman, a Waldorf alumni and Waldorf Class Teacher in the Halton Waldorf School in Burlington, Ontario, Canada.

]]> This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor interviews Stephanie Todman, a Waldorf alumni and Waldorf Class Teacher in the Halton Waldorf School in Burlington, Ontario, Canada.

]]> Sat, 17 Feb 2024 00:22:00 -0700 Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens 3652 This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor interviews Stephanie Todman, a Waldorf alumni and Waldorf Class Teacher in the Halton Waldorf School in Burlington, Ontario, Canada.

]]> Waldorf, Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophy, steiner, education No Taylor Romens Andy Smith Matthew Burritt Episode 21: Alumni Spotlight: Cait Mizzi, Communications & Marketing Coordinator 1 1 21 21 Episode 21: Alumni Spotlight: Cait Mizzi, Communications & Marketing Coordinator full 83eba9d7-c011-4400-87ef-c78d93d6f082 https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm/s1/21 This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor have a delightful conversation with Cait Mizzi, who is a Waldorf alumni and currently the Communications and Marketing Coordinator for the Halton Waldorf School in Burlington, Ontario.

]]> This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor have a delightful conversation with Cait Mizzi, who is a Waldorf alumni and currently the Communications and Marketing Coordinator for the Halton Waldorf School in Burlington, Ontario.

]]> Sat, 10 Feb 2024 00:21:00 -0700 Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens 5311 This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor have a delightful conversation with Cait Mizzi, who is a Waldorf alumni and currently the Communications and Marketing Coordinator for the Halton Waldorf School in Burlington, Ontario.

]]> Waldorf, Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophy, steiner, education No Taylor Romens Andy Smith Matthew Burritt Episode 20: Alumni Spotlight: Sara Parrilli, Waldorf Art Teacher 1 1 20 20 Episode 20: Alumni Spotlight: Sara Parrilli, Waldorf Art Teacher full ecefcb83-c397-4971-b595-437f1b30752b https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm/s1/20 This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor talk Waldorf art pedagogy, wet-on-wet watercolor painting, and why the blue paint smells bad with Green Meadow alumnus Sara Parrilli, who is now a Waldorf art teacher at the Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School in New York.

Link to Sara's watercolor activities on YouTube is here: https://youtu.be/GlS0DIgf2eU?si=MmV9lyUGFTHlW61Y

]]> This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor talk Waldorf art pedagogy, wet-on-wet watercolor painting, and why the blue paint smells bad with Green Meadow alumnus Sara Parrilli, who is now a Waldorf art teacher at the Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School in New York.

Link to Sara's watercolor activities on YouTube is here: https://youtu.be/GlS0DIgf2eU?si=MmV9lyUGFTHlW61Y

]]> Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:20:00 -0700 Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens 4981 This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor talk Waldorf art pedagogy, wet-on-wet watercolor painting, and why the blue paint smells bad with Green Meadow alumnus Sara Parrilli, who is now a Waldorf art teacher at the Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School in New York.

Link to Sara's watercolor activities on YouTube is here: https://youtu.be/GlS0DIgf2eU?si=MmV9lyUGFTHlW61Y

]]> Waldorf, Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophy, steiner, education No Taylor Romens Andy Smith Matthew Burritt Episode 19: Teacher Spotlight: Jon Metric, Waldorf Class Teacher 1 1 19 19 Episode 19: Teacher Spotlight: Jon Metric, Waldorf Class Teacher full d27d37e2-5309-4125-9f6f-d7955b96ada0 https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm/s1/19 In this episode Matthew and Taylor speak with Matthew's dream guest, his class teacher, Jon Metric! 

]]> In this episode Matthew and Taylor speak with Matthew's dream guest, his class teacher, Jon Metric! 

]]> Sat, 27 Jan 2024 00:19:00 -0700 Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens 2806 In this episode Matthew and Taylor speak with Matthew's dream guest, his class teacher, Jon Metric! 

]]> Waldorf, Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophy, steiner, education No Taylor Romens Andy Smith Matthew Burritt Episode 18: Alumni/Teacher/Wise Elder Spotlight: Douglas Gerwin 1 1 18 18 Episode 18: Alumni/Teacher/Wise Elder Spotlight: Douglas Gerwin full 58b134b8-f0d8-4264-94df-65b625957a10 https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm/s1/18 In this episode Matthew and Taylor have a conversation with Douglas Gerwin, the Executive Director of the Center for Anthroposophy and the Executive Director of the Research Institute for Waldorf Education. Affectionately known to many as "Captain Waldorf", Douglas shares his insights into the pedagogical law and his biography as a Waldorf alumnus of the Waldorf School of Garden City, class of 1968.

If you are interested in listening to more insights from Douglas Gerwin, please check out this inaugural talk he gave for the start of a new international series of professional development seminars specifically for high school teachers organized by “Waldorf 360”, a new venture based in the U.K. 


Link to inaugural talk: Waldorf 360 launch with Douglas Gerwin


]]> In this episode Matthew and Taylor have a conversation with Douglas Gerwin, the Executive Director of the Center for Anthroposophy and the Executive Director of the Research Institute for Waldorf Education. Affectionately known to many as "Captain Waldorf", Douglas shares his insights into the pedagogical law and his biography as a Waldorf alumnus of the Waldorf School of Garden City, class of 1968.

If you are interested in listening to more insights from Douglas Gerwin, please check out this inaugural talk he gave for the start of a new international series of professional development seminars specifically for high school teachers organized by “Waldorf 360”, a new venture based in the U.K. 


Link to inaugural talk: Waldorf 360 launch with Douglas Gerwin


]]> Sat, 20 Jan 2024 00:18:00 -0700 Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens 6556 In this episode Matthew and Taylor have a conversation with Douglas Gerwin, the Executive Director of the Center for Anthroposophy and the Executive Director of the Research Institute for Waldorf Education. Affectionately known to many as "Captain Waldorf", Douglas shares his insights into the pedagogical law and his biography as a Waldorf alumnus of the Waldorf School of Garden City, class of 1968.

If you are interested in listening to more insights from Douglas Gerwin, please check out this inaugural talk he gave for the start of a new international series of professional development seminars specifically for high school teachers organized by “Waldorf 360”, a new venture based in the U.K. 


Link to inaugural talk: Waldorf 360 launch with Douglas Gerwin


]]> Waldorf, Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophy, steiner, education No Taylor Romens Andy Smith Matthew Burritt Episode 17: Alumni Spotlight: Matthew Paulazzo, Death Metal Musician 1 1 17 17 Episode 17: Alumni Spotlight: Matthew Paulazzo, Death Metal Musician full 03fc35bb-0d09-41ea-af69-01ff946b1be2 https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm/s1/17 On this episode, Matthew and Taylor discuss Metal, artistic creativity, and pursuing one's life dreams with Santa Fe Waldorf School Alumni Matthew Paulazzo, class of 2011.

]]> On this episode, Matthew and Taylor discuss Metal, artistic creativity, and pursuing one's life dreams with Santa Fe Waldorf School Alumni Matthew Paulazzo, class of 2011.

]]> Sat, 13 Jan 2024 00:17:00 -0700 Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens 4053 On this episode, Matthew and Taylor discuss Metal, artistic creativity, and pursuing one's life dreams with Santa Fe Waldorf School Alumni Matthew Paulazzo, class of 2011.

]]> Waldorf, Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophy, steiner, education No Taylor Romens Andy Smith Matthew Burritt Episode 16: The Making of Hard Beeswax 1 1 16 16 Episode 16: The Making of Hard Beeswax full 5f602b01-248f-4380-a7b2-5724033b8787 https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm/s1/16 In this episode Matthew and Taylor speak with Andy Smith, the producer of Hard Beeswax about how the show conceived, the process of creating it, and the work that goes on behind the scenes to bring you this show.

]]> In this episode Matthew and Taylor speak with Andy Smith, the producer of Hard Beeswax about how the show conceived, the process of creating it, and the work that goes on behind the scenes to bring you this show.

]]> Sat, 06 Jan 2024 00:16:00 -0700 Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens 3171 In this episode Matthew and Taylor speak with Andy Smith, the producer of Hard Beeswax about how the show conceived, the process of creating it, and the work that goes on behind the scenes to bring you this show.

]]> Waldorf, Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophy, steiner, education No Taylor Romens Andy Smith Matthew Burritt Episode 15: Tales from the Cosmic Bathtub - The Temperaments, Planetary Types 1 1 15 15 Episode 15: Tales from the Cosmic Bathtub - The Temperaments, Planetary Types full 17a5f458-8097-44fd-a474-3fe00618ae8a https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm/s1/15 This week we present another Tales from the Cosmic Bathtub episode. Cohosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens speak with our producer Andy Smith about the temperaments that Waldorf grade school teachers use to understand their students and the planetary types that Waldorf high school teachers use to understand adolescents in their learning process.

]]> This week we present another Tales from the Cosmic Bathtub episode. Cohosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens speak with our producer Andy Smith about the temperaments that Waldorf grade school teachers use to understand their students and the planetary types that Waldorf high school teachers use to understand adolescents in their learning process.

]]> Sat, 30 Dec 2023 00:15:00 -0700 Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens 4441 This week we present another Tales from the Cosmic Bathtub episode. Cohosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens speak with our producer Andy Smith about the temperaments that Waldorf grade school teachers use to understand their students and the planetary types that Waldorf high school teachers use to understand adolescents in their learning process.

]]> Waldorf, Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophy, steiner, education No Taylor Romens Andy Smith Matthew Burritt Episode 14: Alumni Spotlight: Matthew Moraine, Airline Pilot 1 1 14 14 Episode 14: Alumni Spotlight: Matthew Moraine, Airline Pilot full fa764d21-afa5-43cf-8f4e-55792f0ffcc1 https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm/s1/14 Cohosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens spoke with Matthew Moraine, a graduate of the Sacramento Waldorf School, class of 1997. Matthew’s professional pursuits led him into the marine corps, where he trained as a C-130 pilot and served in Afghanistan. Now, Matthew is a commercial pilot and caring father.

]]> Cohosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens spoke with Matthew Moraine, a graduate of the Sacramento Waldorf School, class of 1997. Matthew’s professional pursuits led him into the marine corps, where he trained as a C-130 pilot and served in Afghanistan. Now, Matthew is a commercial pilot and caring father.

]]> Sat, 23 Dec 2023 00:14:00 -0700 Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens 4921 Cohosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens spoke with Matthew Moraine, a graduate of the Sacramento Waldorf School, class of 1997. Matthew’s professional pursuits led him into the marine corps, where he trained as a C-130 pilot and served in Afghanistan. Now, Matthew is a commercial pilot and caring father.

]]> Waldorf, Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophy, steiner, education No Matthew Burritt Taylor Romens Andy Smith The Shepherd’s Play 1 1 The Shepherd’s Play bonus 90084235-10af-4643-9fcf-7e15fd36a53f https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm/episodes/the-shepherd-s-play The Hard Beeswax crew presents The Shepherd's Play in this bonus episode. Ut hoy! Enjoy!

]]> The Hard Beeswax crew presents The Shepherd's Play in this bonus episode. Ut hoy! Enjoy!

]]> Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0700 Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens 3896 The Hard Beeswax crew presents The Shepherd's Play in this bonus episode. Ut hoy! Enjoy!

]]> Waldorf, Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophy, steiner, education No Taylor Romens Andy Smith Matthew Burritt Episode 13: Alumni Spotlight: Addison Nace - PhD Candidate 1 1 13 13 Episode 13: Alumni Spotlight: Addison Nace - PhD Candidate full 260da544-4c5d-48c8-8a08-4a7c7d3ba9de https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm/s1/13 Co-hosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens have the opportunity to speak with Addison Nace, who is currently working on her PhD in Design Studies in the school of Human Ecology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. We caught up with her in Chiapas, Mexico, where Addison is living as she pursues her research. Addison is a graduate of the Santa Fe Waldorf School class of 2013.

To further support Addison's non-profit work, visit: https://www.natik.org/

]]> Co-hosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens have the opportunity to speak with Addison Nace, who is currently working on her PhD in Design Studies in the school of Human Ecology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. We caught up with her in Chiapas, Mexico, where Addison is living as she pursues her research. Addison is a graduate of the Santa Fe Waldorf School class of 2013.

To further support Addison's non-profit work, visit: https://www.natik.org/

]]> Sat, 16 Dec 2023 00:13:00 -0700 Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens 3286 Co-hosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens have the opportunity to speak with Addison Nace, who is currently working on her PhD in Design Studies in the school of Human Ecology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. We caught up with her in Chiapas, Mexico, where Addison is living as she pursues her research. Addison is a graduate of the Santa Fe Waldorf School class of 2013.

To further support Addison's non-profit work, visit: https://www.natik.org/

]]> Waldorf, Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophy, steiner, education No Matthew Burritt Taylor Romens Andy Smith Episode 12: Teacher Spotlight: Katie Moran, Movement Teacher 1 1 12 12 Episode 12: Teacher Spotlight: Katie Moran, Movement Teacher full 02eb26ba-49ce-4108-bb4a-9ef2938d1ef9 https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm/s1/12 This week on Hard Beeswax, cohosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens had the opportunity to speak with Katie Moran, a Waldorf movement educator, a level three spatial dynamics graduate, and a current faculty member of the Austin Waldorf School.

]]> This week on Hard Beeswax, cohosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens had the opportunity to speak with Katie Moran, a Waldorf movement educator, a level three spatial dynamics graduate, and a current faculty member of the Austin Waldorf School.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 00:12:00 -0700 Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens 3751 This week on Hard Beeswax, cohosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens had the opportunity to speak with Katie Moran, a Waldorf movement educator, a level three spatial dynamics graduate, and a current faculty member of the Austin Waldorf School.

]]> Waldorf, Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophy, steiner, education No Matthew Burritt Taylor Romens Andy Smith Episode 11: Tales from the Cosmic Bathtub - Advent and the Human Being 1 1 11 11 Episode 11: Tales from the Cosmic Bathtub - Advent and the Human Being full f8d75421-7f0e-406a-ad32-e3b9483b7794 https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm/s1/11 This week we present our second Tales from the Cosmic Bathtub episode. Cohost Matthew Burritt speaks with our producer Andy Smith about the festival of advent and how it relates to the human being.

]]> This week we present our second Tales from the Cosmic Bathtub episode. Cohost Matthew Burritt speaks with our producer Andy Smith about the festival of advent and how it relates to the human being.

]]> Sat, 02 Dec 2023 00:11:00 -0700 Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens 2911 This week we present our second Tales from the Cosmic Bathtub episode. Cohost Matthew Burritt speaks with our producer Andy Smith about the festival of advent and how it relates to the human being.

]]> Waldorf, Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophy, steiner, education No Taylor Romens Andy Smith Matthew Burritt Episode 10: Parent Perspective: Dameron Midgette - Body Worker and Alternative Health Practitioner 1 1 10 10 Episode 10: Parent Perspective: Dameron Midgette - Body Worker and Alternative Health Practitioner full 33f2eae5-abff-48c1-b379-94e1e0ceccb5 https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm/s1/10 Cohosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens had the opportunity to speak with Dameron Midgette, parent to three Waldorf alums, who was involved in two different Waldorf communities over the past few decades. We spoke about his experiences, his thoughts on raising kids in the Waldorf tradition, and the evolving nature of Waldorf community life. 

]]> Cohosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens had the opportunity to speak with Dameron Midgette, parent to three Waldorf alums, who was involved in two different Waldorf communities over the past few decades. We spoke about his experiences, his thoughts on raising kids in the Waldorf tradition, and the evolving nature of Waldorf community life. 

]]> Sat, 25 Nov 2023 00:10:00 -0700 Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens 4441 Cohosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens had the opportunity to speak with Dameron Midgette, parent to three Waldorf alums, who was involved in two different Waldorf communities over the past few decades. We spoke about his experiences, his thoughts on raising kids in the Waldorf tradition, and the evolving nature of Waldorf community life. 

]]> Waldorf, Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophy, steiner, education No Matthew Burritt Taylor Romens Andy Smith Episode 9: Teacher Spotlight: Daniel Wendland, Movement Teacher 1 1 9 9 Episode 9: Teacher Spotlight: Daniel Wendland, Movement Teacher full 158ae9e1-2417-4f07-ae28-9a4c7ff78782 https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm/s1/9 This week on Hard Beeswax, cohosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens had the opportunity to speak with Daniel Wendland, a Waldorf movement educator, former athletic director, spatial dynamics graduate, and enthusiastic father.

]]> This week on Hard Beeswax, cohosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens had the opportunity to speak with Daniel Wendland, a Waldorf movement educator, former athletic director, spatial dynamics graduate, and enthusiastic father.

]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2023 00:09:00 -0700 Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens 5897 This week on Hard Beeswax, cohosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens had the opportunity to speak with Daniel Wendland, a Waldorf movement educator, former athletic director, spatial dynamics graduate, and enthusiastic father.

]]> Waldorf, Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophy, steiner, education No Matthew Burritt Taylor Romens Andy Smith Episode 8: Teacher Spotlight: Karl Johnson, Educational Consultant 1 1 8 8 Episode 8: Teacher Spotlight: Karl Johnson, Educational Consultant full 61193524-1096-46dd-845a-530ecb0fcd7a https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm/s1/8 Co-hosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens have the opportunity to interview Karl Johnson, a Waldorf educator of 38-years. Karl has served as a class teacher, educational support specialist, outdoor educator and pedagogical chair for several schools.  Karl is also an experienced mentor, consultant, and teacher trainer, who has mentored and trained hundreds of teachers at dozens of schools in the U.S. and internationally.

Visit Karl's website: www.karljohnsoneducator.com

]]> Co-hosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens have the opportunity to interview Karl Johnson, a Waldorf educator of 38-years. Karl has served as a class teacher, educational support specialist, outdoor educator and pedagogical chair for several schools.  Karl is also an experienced mentor, consultant, and teacher trainer, who has mentored and trained hundreds of teachers at dozens of schools in the U.S. and internationally.

Visit Karl's website: www.karljohnsoneducator.com

]]> Sat, 11 Nov 2023 00:08:00 -0700 Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens 4191 Co-hosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens have the opportunity to interview Karl Johnson, a Waldorf educator of 38-years. Karl has served as a class teacher, educational support specialist, outdoor educator and pedagogical chair for several schools.  Karl is also an experienced mentor, consultant, and teacher trainer, who has mentored and trained hundreds of teachers at dozens of schools in the U.S. and internationally.

Visit Karl's website: www.karljohnsoneducator.com

]]> Waldorf, Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophy, steiner, education No Matthew Burritt Taylor Romens Andy Smith Episode 7: Alumni Spotlight: Jake Yeager, Software Engineer 1 1 7 7 Episode 7: Alumni Spotlight: Jake Yeager, Software Engineer full 7c6eff37-41e7-4db7-900b-65f25380d044 https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm/s1/7 Co-hosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens have the opportunity to interview Jake Yeager, a Waldorf alumni from Kimberton Waldorf School class of 1997, Waldorf arts teacher, and software engineer. 

]]> Co-hosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens have the opportunity to interview Jake Yeager, a Waldorf alumni from Kimberton Waldorf School class of 1997, Waldorf arts teacher, and software engineer. 

]]> Sat, 04 Nov 2023 00:07:00 -0600 Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens 4792 Co-hosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens have the opportunity to interview Jake Yeager, a Waldorf alumni from Kimberton Waldorf School class of 1997, Waldorf arts teacher, and software engineer. 

]]> Waldorf, Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophy, steiner, education No Matthew Burritt Taylor Romens Andy Smith Episode 6: Tales from the Cosmic Bathtub - Autumn Festivals and Michaelmas 1 1 6 6 Episode 6: Tales from the Cosmic Bathtub - Autumn Festivals and Michaelmas full a45f71ba-2384-4556-8294-3a78f805f4d3 https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm/s1/6 This week on Hard Beeswax cohosts Matthew and Taylor introduce Tales from the Cosmic Bathtub, a periodic deeper dive into the foundational ideas of Waldorf education. This episode focuses on autumn festival life in many Waldorf schools and especially the festival of Michaelmas.

]]> This week on Hard Beeswax cohosts Matthew and Taylor introduce Tales from the Cosmic Bathtub, a periodic deeper dive into the foundational ideas of Waldorf education. This episode focuses on autumn festival life in many Waldorf schools and especially the festival of Michaelmas.

]]> Sat, 28 Oct 2023 00:06:00 -0600 Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens 4106 This week on Hard Beeswax cohosts Matthew and Taylor introduce Tales from the Cosmic Bathtub, a periodic deeper dive into the foundational ideas of Waldorf education. This episode focuses on autumn festival life in many Waldorf schools and especially the festival of Michaelmas.

]]> Waldorf, Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophy, steiner, education No Matthew Burritt Taylor Romens Andy Smith Episode 5: Alumni Spotlight: Zac Caputo, Independent Filmmaker 1 1 5 5 Episode 5: Alumni Spotlight: Zac Caputo, Independent Filmmaker full 17330f91-a4f1-446d-8eb2-767eca332b87 https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm/s1/5 Co-hosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens have the opportunity to speak with Zac Caputo, Independent Filmmaker and graduate of the Austin Waldorf School class of 2010.

Crossing Iceland on YouTube: Crossing Iceland

Crossing Tasmania on YouTube: Crossing Tasmania

]]> Co-hosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens have the opportunity to speak with Zac Caputo, Independent Filmmaker and graduate of the Austin Waldorf School class of 2010.

Crossing Iceland on YouTube: Crossing Iceland

Crossing Tasmania on YouTube: Crossing Tasmania

]]> Sat, 21 Oct 2023 00:05:00 -0600 Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens 5305 Co-hosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens have the opportunity to speak with Zac Caputo, Independent Filmmaker and graduate of the Austin Waldorf School class of 2010.

Crossing Iceland on YouTube: Crossing Iceland

Crossing Tasmania on YouTube: Crossing Tasmania

]]> Waldorf, Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophy, steiner, education Yes Matthew Burritt Taylor Romens Andy Smith Episode 4: Teacher Spotlight: Nicole Gent, Kindergarten Teacher 1 1 4 4 Episode 4: Teacher Spotlight: Nicole Gent, Kindergarten Teacher full ab8dd7ae-da7c-4405-8e63-a302edb93287 https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm/s1/4 Co-hosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens have the opportunity to interview Nicole Gent, a lead Waldorf kindergarten teacher who previously taught at the Santa Fe Waldorf School.


]]> Co-hosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens have the opportunity to interview Nicole Gent, a lead Waldorf kindergarten teacher who previously taught at the Santa Fe Waldorf School.


]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 00:04:00 -0600 Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens 3932 Co-hosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens have the opportunity to interview Nicole Gent, a lead Waldorf kindergarten teacher who previously taught at the Santa Fe Waldorf School.


]]> Waldorf, Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophy, steiner, education No Matthew Burritt Taylor Romens Andy Smith Episode 3: Waldorf Beginnings: Taylor’s Story 1 1 3 3 Episode 3: Waldorf Beginnings: Taylor’s Story full 58f3abef-39e1-49d2-910c-54ccc98d2544 https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm/s1/3 Co-Hosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens discuss their Waldorf origins, tracing through their lives as to how they arrived where they are today: trained Waldorf high school teachers. Follow them from the kindergarten tree stumps through the grades, all the way up to high school. Then see how far they went out into the world before ultimately circling back, returning to Waldorf education as teachers.

]]> Co-Hosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens discuss their Waldorf origins, tracing through their lives as to how they arrived where they are today: trained Waldorf high school teachers. Follow them from the kindergarten tree stumps through the grades, all the way up to high school. Then see how far they went out into the world before ultimately circling back, returning to Waldorf education as teachers.

]]> Sat, 07 Oct 2023 00:03:00 -0600 Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens 3484 Co-Hosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens discuss their Waldorf origins, tracing through their lives as to how they arrived where they are today: trained Waldorf high school teachers. Follow them from the kindergarten tree stumps through the grades, all the way up to high school. Then see how far they went out into the world before ultimately circling back, returning to Waldorf education as teachers.

]]> Waldorf, Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophy, steiner, education No Matthew Burritt Taylor Romens Andy Smith Episode 2: Waldorf Beginnings: Matthew’s Story 1 1 2 2 Episode 2: Waldorf Beginnings: Matthew’s Story full 8908896c-1b1b-4a1e-95ee-0478b94491ec https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm/s1/2 Co-Hosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens discuss their Waldorf origins, tracing through their lives as to how they arrived where they are today: trained Waldorf high school teachers. Follow them from the kindergarten tree stumps through the grades, all the way up to high school. Then see how far they went out into the world before ultimately circling back, returning to Waldorf education as teachers.

]]> Co-Hosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens discuss their Waldorf origins, tracing through their lives as to how they arrived where they are today: trained Waldorf high school teachers. Follow them from the kindergarten tree stumps through the grades, all the way up to high school. Then see how far they went out into the world before ultimately circling back, returning to Waldorf education as teachers.

]]> Sat, 07 Oct 2023 00:02:00 -0600 Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens 3829 Co-Hosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens discuss their Waldorf origins, tracing through their lives as to how they arrived where they are today: trained Waldorf high school teachers. Follow them from the kindergarten tree stumps through the grades, all the way up to high school. Then see how far they went out into the world before ultimately circling back, returning to Waldorf education as teachers.

]]> Waldorf, Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophy, steiner, education No Matthew Burritt Taylor Romens Andy Smith Episode 1: Gather round, my merry choir: An Introduction 1 1 1 1 Episode 1: Gather round, my merry choir: An Introduction full bb7a8daa-ede2-4dfa-8a6f-c030afc37325 https://hardbeeswax.transistor.fm/s1/1 Co-Hosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens discuss hard beeswax and the intentions behind the podcast.

]]> Co-Hosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens discuss hard beeswax and the intentions behind the podcast.

]]> Sat, 07 Oct 2023 00:01:00 -0600 Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens 833 Co-Hosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens discuss hard beeswax and the intentions behind the podcast.

]]> Waldorf, Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophy, steiner, education No Matthew Burritt Taylor Romens Andy Smith