- About
- Extended Day Provider
- Programs
- Admissions
- Community
- Giving
- AWS Portal
- The Light of Aurora Shining for 30 Years!
- Join Our Mailing List For 5-Day Pre-K / Kindergarten Application
- Join Our Mailing List For 1st-8th Grade Application
- Blog
- Join Our Mailing List For Parent-Toddler Application
- Donate
- Our Campus
Meet Us
Within these biographies are represented the strength of the human spirit as evidenced by the dedication, integrity, and perseverance embodied in our faculty, staff, and board members. Also represented is a love for humanity, with all its diverse cultures and perspectives, and a respect for each individual’s stage of development. Additionally, there lives a reverence for our planet, its biodiversity, and life-sustaining gifts. We invite you to meet us here and we look forward to meeting you soon.
Early Childhood Teachers Grades Class Teachers Special Subject Teachers
Administrative Staff

Anna Harp (she/her)
Administrator“I strongly believe in the importance of the whole-child approach to education, time spent outside in nature, and the Principles of Waldorf Education.”

Amy Torres-Watts (she/her)
Administrative Assistant
Pamela Brady (she/her)
Administrative Assistant Parent-Toddler Teacher“AWS is a gem of a community. From the moment my family stepped through the doors we found kindness, support, and an armful of friends (and counting!)”

Angel Lehner (she/her)
Chief Financial Officer / Acting Business Mananger“The energy and enthusiasm that everyone [at AWS] brings to their work is inspiring to me, and I enjoy being a part of it.”

Vicky Lucca (she/her)
Admissions Coordinator“I believe in the value of this education!”

Lisa Carrow (she/her)
Faculty Chair“I believe that there can be a new outlook for the future of mankind and that this way of educating is a strong factor in its creation.”

Kathryn Lalley (she/her)
Marketing & Communications"The children and staff develop and reverence for nature and a real sense of connection to the world around them."

Stephanie Karsten
School Chef / Lunch Coordinator"AWS is a place like no other, this is a full-circle experience for me coming back, and it still feels like home! I am inspired by the enthusiasm, cooperation and authenticity expressed by everyone in this community, and the drive and commitment to educating the students and the betterment of the future."