Meet Our Team
In 2023 Waldorf Essentials became an arm of Auriel's Light non profit. We believe at our core that the strength of a family lies in the stewardship it holds for one another. That stewardship begins with conscious parenting and continues with a conscious education.
Melisa Nielsen
CEO, Waldorf EssentialsPedagogical Lead, Seasons of SevenAuriel's Light Founder's Team
Melanie Novakovitch
CEO, Seasons of SevenGrowth & Innovation Lead, Waldorf EssentialsAuriel's Light Founder's Team
Jen
Sr. Executive AssistantWaldorf EssentialsAuriel's Light Success Team
Nicole
Sr. Executive AssistantSeasons of SevenAuriel's Light Success Team
Hello! I am so glad you stopped by.
Waldorf Essentials began with a dream. A dream that burned in my heart. I loved Steiner and his work. I saw the beauty of the curriculum working on my children and I wanted to bring more of it to the world. At the time, early 2000s, there wasn't much available for homeschoolers. Our curriculum was born from this space. I read Steiner and worked with Waldorf teachers to gain better understanding of the human being and what they need at each developmental stage.Ā I learned from my own children, someĀ that are neurotypical children and some with spectrum challenges. This work is so healing for ALL children - and the parents who walk this path with them.Ā
So, who are we? Iām Melisa! A mom of five children with only two left at home.Ā Ā I am a stroke survivor and I love my life. I love to watercolor paint, knit and embroider and have a quiet afternoon with my family.
Melanie is my dear friend and our partner in this journey. She's mother to an amazing son, a homeschooler and a school teacher. Melanie also is the director of our virtual school,Ā Seasons of Seven, serving hundreds of families with this amazing Steiner centered education at truly a fraction of the cost. I have been so amazed at the true connection we have created there for families and teachers.Ā
Our support staff, Jen and Nicole are also Waldorf parents on this journey too. You'll find them in our emails, running the show on our social platforms and lending a hand in Office Hours. These are truly amazing humans and I am so honored to have them on our team.Ā
We love our work - we hope it shows!
We are all dedicated to the beauty cultivated in the conscious relationship of parenting and we are excited to help you on your homeschooling journey.
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