Sage Hamilton – Founder & Director
I am a Waldorf trained teacher who graduated her class of 8 years from Shining Mountain Waldorf School in 1995. I have taught for over 40 years working with small and large groups in public, private, and home schools with children and adults ranging in age from 5 – 60. Read more

 

 

Aiyana Rutherford – Lead Teacher, KinderHeart
I have spent almost my entire life immersed in Waldorf education. I attended two Waldorf schools while growing up and loved my time in both of them. Both of my parents are trained Waldorf teachers and our home was and still is full of the beauty and rhythms that are so intrinsic to the Waldorf philosophy…Read more

 

 

Johannah Reimer – Teacher, KinderHeart
Johannah is a soulcentric educator, ceremonialist, teen mentor, and an artist of many trades. Trained as a Waldorf teacher, Johannah has been working with children of all ages for 20 years and holds a particular passion for engaging children in ancestral crafts, nature, and rites of passage. Currently, Johannah runs Girls Groups, an ongoing mentorship program for tween and teen girls at: www.wakefulnature.com

 

 

Meagan Chandler – Music/Theater/Choreography
I am an expressive arts educator, and performance artist.  I have travelled the world pursuing my interests in music, movement, and service to community. My studies and experience include Estill Voice Training™, Jazz, Western Classical, Pop, Spanish Flamenco, Arabic, and many other styles of ethnic music. Read more

 

 

Farmer Hart
Farmer Hart, otherwise known as Christopher, has been the master mind and heart behind the natural beauty and abundance at Sage Programs. An organic farmer since 1970, greenhouse gardener for 50+ years, Farmer Hart is without a doubt, a master gardener. Trained in Biodynamic Farming, Read More.

 

 

Emily Kallio ~ Adjunct Faculty
I am an herbalist and educator with a passion for sharing nature’s wonders with children (link to Summer Art & Herbal Camp). Over the past 15 years, I have worked as a classroom teacher, wilderness trip leader, environmental educator, tutor, and private herbal instructor. I have also completed herbal trainings with a number of esteemed teachers, and earned my M.A. in Educational Psychology through CU. Read more

 

 

Amy Oien ~ Adjunct Faculty
I am an artist and educator who is passionate about helping others connect with nature through creative projects. I’ve been working with Sage at Gateway Apprenticeship Program since 2007, where I lead the children in creative activities. Some of my favorite projects to do with the children involve creating small worlds that invite imaginative play and connecting with nature spirits through exploring the elements. Read more

 

 

Be sure to check out Letters from Apprentices