Santiago has enjoyed an international performance and teaching career. Baena started his music studies at the school of music of his hometown La Ceja, Antioquia, Colombia, where served as principal clarinet and woodwind instructor. Click to read more or to contact Santiago.

Brita is a Southern California native, but happily became a New England resident after attending college in New Hampshire and falling in love with the region. She has always had an appreciation for the musicality of language and is fluent in Latvian as well as German. Click to read more or to contact Brita.

Maureen has been with the SWS community since 2016. She comes here with many years of experience in the textile arts as a quilt maker and quilt shop owner. She has taught quilting to children and adults. Maureen brings a willingness to learn, share and create with the wonderful students. She loves sharing fiber arts to the campers in her Fiber Arts Camps.

Martha grew up on a farm in the Seacoast area. She earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Physical Education (Kinesiology) as well as her Master’s of Education in Early Childhood Education, Special Needs from the University of New Hampshire. Martha also attended the Spatial Dynamics Institute and completed the Level I training. Click to read more or to contact Martha.

Jenna has over 20 years of experience working with children and their families in both educational and therapeutic settings. She received her MSW from the University of Denver in ‘11 and is both a certified Synergetic Play Provider and Jai Parent Coach.

Sara grew up in Louisiana, where she studied and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Architecture from Louisiana State University. She was originally drawn to Waldorf Education through her love of fibers and Handwork. After receiving her Waldorf Teaching Certificate from Antioch University New England, Sara taught Handwork to grades 1-8 for many years before becoming a grades teacher.

Paula holds a B.A. in Psychology with a concentration in Social Work and Counseling from Franklin Pierce College. After working in the Mental Health field for several years, she married and had two children. Paula was able to stay home and raise her children while running a small home-based daycare. She began working at the local elementary school, while her children were enrolled there, as Title One Reading Tutor/Special Education Paraprofessional.

Elliot graduated from the University of Chicago after studying Chemistry and earned an MBA from their Graduate School of Business. He began a long career in marketing, advertising and research for many major corporations like Pepsi-Cola and an assortment of agencies over his career. Retiring in January of 2024, Elliot has focused primarily on woodworking, a hobby he started about 8 years ago.