From Seed to Grove: Our 50th Anniversary Gala

Since its founding in 1972, Marin Waldorf School has grown from acorn to oak grove. Today, we are a school community anchored by 50 years of history, with roots reaching out to the thousands of students, teachers, parents, and neighbors who have been part of our community over the generations. And that is something worth celebrating!

On Sunday, May 14, we had an opportunity to acknowledge, thank, and celebrate the many families, teachers, neighbors, alumni, and friends who have made Marin Waldorf School the extraordinary place it is today. At 50th anniversary gala, From Seed to Grove, close to 200 current and former faculty, staff, families, and students came out to share memories over bubbly, hear beautiful speeches from former faculty Karen Rivers and Kristine Deason, and gather for dinner under a canopy of redwoods. A highlight was the performance by cellist Michael Fecskes, who discovered his passion for strings while in 4th grade at Marin Waldorf School; Michael played two pieces he composed specially for the event.

Below enjoy some of the photos from the event! So many smiles! If you have photos or memories to share, please reach out to Julie at juliemeade @marinwaldorf.org.

Special honoree of the evening, Manette Teitelbaum, is pictured below with Class of 2012 alumni Bella, Will, Fielding, Lily, and Jack at our school's 50th Anniversary Gala. Manette has touched the lives of thousands of students during her 40-year career at Marin Waldorf School, where she has served as a class teacher, handwork teacher, member of the Board of Trustees, chair of the College of Teachers, and more. Among Manette's many valuable contributions to our school was her involvement in the creation of our student library. As the primary library administrator, Manette helped to build and shape this beautiful and edifying space. Manette received special honors and a all-house standing ovation at our 50th Anniversary Gala, where we officially announced the dedication of our library to her legacy, as The Manette Teitelbaum Library.