Tamarack Waldorf School

To kick of Teacher Appreciation Week, the kids showed their gratitude by welcoming teachers this morning with colorful chalk art.

More and more research is showing that technology in the classroom can actually set children back. From reduced attention spans to diminished social skills and creativity, screens are changing how students learn, and not always for the better.

Children thrive through hands-on experiences, movement, face-to-face connection, and time in the natural world. When we replace those moments with screens, we risk losing something essential in their development.

Our children deserve an education that nurtures their curiosity, creativity, and humanity—not just their ability to navigate a screen.

Don't take it just from us. Listen here for more on this topic:
https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2026/04/14/the-teachers-pushing-back-on-screens-in-schools

Thank you to Cashel Academy of Irish Dance for giving our Tamarack kids a fantastic St. Patrick's Day experience.

Apologies to any families who were planning to attend today's Joyful Mornings Nature Class. We've had to cancel due to staffing issue.

Parents/caregivers and their children are invited to join us for our free outdoor nature class held at the Urban Ecology Center (Riverside Park). Details can be found on our website: www.tamarackwaldorf.org/events/

Tamarack Waldorf School is actively seeking candidates for the role of Lower Grades Handwork Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a part time role working with students in 1st-4th grade. The ideal candidate has experience teaching handwork techniques such as knitting, crocheting, hand sewing, embroidery, and cross-stitch to children between the ages of 6 and 10.

For full position details and to apply, please visit https://www.tamarackwaldorf.org/employment

Join us for an immersive candle-making experience to create your own beeswax luminary or candle votives. In this workshop, you'll be provided wax and wicks, be able to customize your candle fragrance using essential oils, and style your candle design with decorative elements like pressed plants and flowers.

We will provide votive vases, essential oils, and decorative items. If you'd like to bring your own vase, scents, or decorative elements to truly personalize your candle, please do! Show off your creativity! This is a kid-friendly event, however, children will need adult supervision. Please register and pay in advance on the event website. https://www.tamarackwaldorf.org/events

Are you a warm, compassionate person with a passion for teaching and learning? Tamarack Waldorf School has an immediate need for an interim Third Grade Teacher for the remainder of the 2025-26 school year. This is a long-term substitute position with the possibility of a full-time position next school year. The ideal candidate should be committed to teaching with enthusiasm and warmth, demonstrating effective classroom management, communication, and interpersonal skills. This candidate should also have an interest and desire to work in collaboration with colleagues and within the guiding principles of Waldorf Education. This position requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a Waldorf Teaching Certificate preferred.

Learn more at https://www.tamarackwaldorf.org/employment

We’re proud to celebrate a Tamarack Waldorf alum making a powerful difference in our community!

Ingrid Melzer, a 2023 Tamarack Waldorf School graduate, is making waves across Milwaukee Public Schools. Recently featured in the news, Ingrid helped lead an effort to provide free feminine hygiene products to students at her high school.
As student council president, Ingrid—alongside student council secretary Adasia Ward—launched a program that was so successful it’s now expanding to other middle and high schools across the MPS district.
Way to lead with compassion, courage, and impact, Ingrid! 💛

https://www.cbs58.com/news/a-small-idea-a-big-difference-menstrual-products-to-be-placed-in-mps-middle-high-schools-thanks-to-two-juniors

Tamarack Waldorf School offers children from early childhood through eighth grade the opportunity to connect with nature and community in a neighborhood environment just minutes from downtown Milwaukee. Waldorf schools provide an experiential and academically rigorous approach to education that integrates creative and active thinking in all learning.

We are actively seeking enthusiastic, warm, and creative educators for a number of open positions. Please visit our website for more details on these positions.
https://www.tamarackwaldorf.org/employment