Our PhilosophySchool on the Rise is committed to delivering an educational experience that draws forth artistic, academic, and practical capacities in the individual, and seeks to cultivate in each person a deep sense of human freedom, global citizenship, personal integrity, and intelligent optimism.
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Words of Gratitude
"Wow, where to begin!! If any of you are interested in Waldorf schooling or even a more natural, holistic, whole child approach to learning with a one on one fashion, this is it!! I can't say enough about Mr. Darcy." |
A Wealth of Knowledge and Experience
David Darcy
David Darcy is a trained Waldorf teacher, musician, and nature enthusiast. He is a popular education speaker in universities and colleges throughout central Texas and consults with homeschoolers around the world. He has published two books: “Inspiring Your Child’s Education” and “Playing the Pentatonic Flute”. He is a magna cum laude graduate of Birmingham Southern College and pursued graduate work at Vanderbilt University. David received his Waldorf teacher training certificate from Rudolf Steiner College in 1992.
David brings decades of experience and expertise in all areas of teaching, mentoring teachers and homeschooling parents, and providing adult education and training for co-ops, initiatives, and established schools. He has helped many individuals, groups and organizations deepen their understanding of Waldorf education and explore ways to apply healthy and effective educational principles and pedagogy in unique school settings. He is a nationally recognized expert in Waldorf education and a popular teacher. He draws from over 20 years of experience in independent education, public speaking, and consulting. |
Susan Darcy
Susan Darcy has worked in Waldorf education for over twenty five years. She is a veteran and well-loved teacher, school administrator, and non-profit board member. She is a popular workshop presenter. She holds a degree in Education and Organizational Management, and is a graduate of Spatial Dynamics. She has worked on location in Greece, China, and Ecuador with Hands In Peace (HIP), an international peace organization working with youth and adults from areas and communities in socio-geo-political conflict across the globe.
Susan and David both offer consulting and training to individuals interested in Waldorf education. They travel domestically and internationally, most recently working with teachers, school leaders, and homeschooling cooperatives in California, Idaho, North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Mexico, and China. She and David have three grown children and two grandchildren. They live in Austin, Texas with some chickens, some fish, some honeybees, and a big dog…the pig found a new home and the fire ants aren’t considered family. Susan is also an accomplished artist in many media. You can view her artistic work at www.susandarcy.com |
Haven Darcy
Haven Darcy is a teacher, world traveler, and former Waldorf student. He is one of three full-time teachers at School on The Rise. He teaches many academic and artistic subjects including history, language arts, mathematics, painting, drawing, wood working, and German. He enjoys learning languages and using them in his travels. He has spent time in China, southeast Asia, France, Germany and Switzerland and has a goal to visit all of the National Parks in North America. Haven is an avid rock climber, slack liner, and general outdoor enthusiast. He has had the unique opportunity to apprentice with a master guitar maker, and has designed and built his own acoustic guitar completely by hand. He has many interests and is always looking for new ones to add to his skill set. He loves music, cooking, gardening, reading, playing, taking care of the horses and the pig, and spending time with friends, family, and his dog.
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"Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all”