Administration

Susan K. Simon has been an educator for the past twenty-eight years, serving public schools as a teacher, school principal, educational leader, personal and communication coach, and mentor. She has led both small and large organizations through successful change toward becoming excellent educational institutions. Leadership, communication and community building are key areas in which Susan has been successful in bringing about personal and organizational change. She is noted for her excellent listening skills, ability to build strong community, visionary role modeling, and practical application of cutting edge change practices.

Susan Simon

Susan has a Masters Degree in Special Education and a Masters Degree in Educational Administration. She has facilitated curriculum work, staff development and leadership training, assisting individuals in becoming more effective in both their professional and personal lives. Her work with individuals within organizations helps to facilitate organizational change in a healthy and productive manner. She is passionate about working with people to bring about meaningful change in their lives, helping them to bring their vision to reality. Active in her local community, Susan serves as a hospice volunteer, facilitates Restorative Justice conferences, is a board member of Cornucopia Community Associates and a member of The National Association of Business Women.

Important qualities Susan has identified that she would bring to her role at Desert Star are: excellent communication skills, flexibility, trustworthiness, integrity, as well as being heart-centered, self-growth focused, visionary, empathic and intuitive. Susan is excited to be learning more about Waldorf education and feels this an important part of her personal journey. The Desert Star charter outlines a model of leadership in which the administrator and faculty representatives work together collaboratively on important administrative decisions and faculty development. Susan Simon will work with closely with Catherine Weld as members of the school Administrative Committee regarding curriculum issues, training, and evaluation of teachers. Since Susan is not a Waldorf teacher, specific mentoring and evaluation in Waldorf education will be assigned to trained and experienced Waldorf teachers and consultants.