Joyce is convinced that a nature-based and Waldorf-inspired approach to learning is what best serves the children growing up in this changing world. Fact-based learning is quickly becoming outdated. What she loves about the Waldorf curriculum is the focus on the arts, painting, music, movement, poetry, and storytelling. She is committed to offering a curriculum that nurtures flexibility, creativity, moral reasoning, and independent thinking. She is also passionate about adapting and evolving the traditional Waldorf curriculum in terms of gender and racial equity and will be participating in a course on decolonizing the Waldorf curriculum over the summer.

Joyce’s belief in the importance of nature-based education has been strengthened by her love of the outdoors. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, running with her dog, biking, and gardening. Her love of nature and passion for teaching has inspired her to create a learning environment that is both engaging and meaningful for children. She is excited to help the students foster a connection to the natural world that will develop into a sense a stewardship toward the Earth.