Join us to explore the challenges and gifts that young people are bringing into the world today. 

What are they meeting in today's society?  How can we, as Waldorf teachers, work to help them develop the capacities to fulfill their destinies?

Keynote speaker Mary Jo Oresti brings great insight and experience to the conference theme.  Her approach to movement and healing has resonance and practical application for teachers of all age groups.

Activity leaders include Catherine Steiner (games), Joan Baugh (Bothmer/movement), Liatt Zehavi (Eurythmy), Jan Elliott (English traditional dance), and Brigitta Witteveen (remedial/Extra Lesson).

Focus groups will provide opportunities to explore specific areas of interest related to the conference theme; deepen our learning, and share insights and knowledge with colleagues from around the region. (Registration for specific discussion groups will take place on site.)

Keynote Speaker: Mary Jo Oresti

Mary Jo Oresti has been teaching children and guiding teachers for over 30 years in Waldorf education, starting with educational support work in Detroit.  Soon after beginning her employment at the Detroit Waldorf School, she was invited to teach in adult programs.  Over the years she has directed and taught in a number of U.S. and international programs.  She founded the Association for a Healing Education and has directed their program since the mid-1980's.  She has also been a guest speaker at many conferences and workshops on the subject of Educational Support.  She holds a Masters Degree from Marygrove College, a Waldorf Certificate and a certificate in Chirophonetics.

 Schedule of Events 

Friday

4:30 - 6 pm         Registration

6 pm                    Dinner by WSCC Chef Creighton Peet, see menu below

7:15 pm              Opening Keynote:  Mary Jo Oresti

Saturday

8:30 am              Singing with David Gable

9:00                    Keynote: Mary Jo Oresti

10:00-10:45       Break/Snack

10:45-12:15       Discussion Groups

12:15-1:45         Lunch

1:45-3:00           Movement Activities

3:00-3:45           Break

3:45-5:00           Keynote: Mary Jo Oresti

5:00-5:30           Conference Wrap-up/Sharing

5:30                    Dinner

7:30 pm              Dessert Reception at the DoubleTree, Hyannis, sponsored by High Mowing School (RSVP Required)

Menu by Chef Creighton Peet

Friday Dinner, 6 pm, $15 per person

Choice of one of the following, served with Greek salad

• Oven roasted boneless chicken breast with eggplant relish
• Spinach & roasted red pepper risotto with roasted beets

Saturday Lunch, 12:15 pm, $8 per person

Buffet with assorted wraps and salads

• Grilled chicken, avocado, bacon & lime chili mayo wrap
• Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil & spinach wrap
• Curried local egg salad wrap
• Green garden salad, choice of dressing
• Wacky slaw (napa, savoy, red & green cabbage)

Saturday Dinner, 5:30 pm, $16 per person

Choice of one of the following, served with fresh bread baskets with herbed butter, Caesar salad, steamed brown rice and grilled brocolli rabe, and a warm, seasonal dessert.

• Slow roasted salmon with kalamata olive tapenade
• Grilled chicken with oven roasted tomato rosemary relish
• Spinach fontina lasagna

Please make menu choices on Reservation Form