THE WALDORF SCHOOL OF BALTIMORE
Siblings KHARY and KAITLYN have thrived at the Waldorf School of Baltimore (WSB) where learning is made meaningful through imagination and deeper engagement. The sixth and third graders have embraced all aspects of the curriculum and feel most at home in the school’s extensive outdoor space where they can share a book, sketch nature and enjoy being together. As the school enters a growth phase, outdoor classrooms will be more available, especially with the addition of a Forest Kindergarten dedicated to outdoor learning.
How do you best represent your school?
Khary: I represent my school by doing my homework when I am supposed to. The best thing about being a student at WSB is doing math.
Kaitlyn: I go to school every day. I like handwork as the best thing. Also art.
This has been an unusual year and a half due to the pandemic and its effects on schools. What did you most miss about being on campus when schools were shut down?
Khary: I really missed seeing my friends and teachers in person and playing games with them.
Kaitlyn: I missed my friends, Mrs. Barkhouser and handwork.
What tradition or experience did your school make a point of continuing despite being on lockdown?
Kaitlyn: I did a play, learned music and math.
Do you have a favorite place on campus?
Khary: My favorite place on campus is the basketball court. It is my favorite because I love basketball.
Kaitlyn: My favorite place is outside for nature and handwork.
What is the biggest lesson you will take away from your school experience?
Khary: The biggest lesson I will take away from my experience is art because I always rushed my artwork but now I take my time and it looks better. I take my time learning new things.
