Lesley Arnold: Lesley received her BS in Education and her MEd in Childhood and Curriculum Development from Boston University and a Waldorf Teaching Certificate from Antioch New England Graduate School. She taught in the public school elementary grades before becoming a Waldorf class teacher. She’s been a teacher with Oak Meadow since 2009. Contact: awelleducatedmind.com

Meg Minehan: Meg is a Vermont certified K-6 teacher. She received her MEd with a concentration in Environmental Studies from Antioch New England. She has taught in a variety of settings, including homeschooling cooperatives, outdoor education centers, and independent schools. Meg homeschools her own children using the Oak Meadow curriculum and provides end of the year assessments for Vermont homeschooling families. She co-leads a biweekly forest and fields program for preschoolers in Chester, Vermont. Meg offers in-person tutorials for local families as well as online sessions. Contact: mminehan5@gmail.com

Catherine Domareki: Catherine currently teaches English, History, and Geography at Oak Meadow. She has a BA from Yale College in Comparative Literature and in Theatre, and studied Medieval History in Rome for two years. She has over 20 years teaching and tutoring experience with the following subjects: English, Composition, History, SAT prep, French, Latin, and Italian.

As a writing tutor, Catherine helps students to find their own strong voice, and to make their writing clear, cohesive, and concise. She is a warm and encouraging teacher who helps students of all levels achieve their goals. She has taught English, History, Latin, and French at Rye Country Day School in Rye, NY and the Woodstock Day School in Saugerties, NY. Contact: catdomareki@yahoo.com

Eric Ferrara: Eric has been tutoring chemistry since 2011, with experience including general high school chemistry, AP chemistry, the Chemistry SAT Subject Test, and the standard college introductory chemistry sequence. Some of his tutoring has been online via Skype with a virtual whiteboard to help explain concepts. Eric received a BA in Chemistry from Rhode Island College in 2012, completing the teacher licensure program for chemistry and general science. Contact: epferrara@gmail.com

Kristen Glover: Kristen has been working as a private homeschool teacher and tutor for 4 years with direct instruction experience including: elementary and middle school core curriculum, PSAT, and SSAT. Kristen also has extensive experience teaching English and History at high school level. She strives to make learning an engaging and exciting experience with the goal to create lifelong learners. She has had success working with reluctant learners and students who struggle with learning differences. In addition to being an experienced educator, Kristen has worked in fields of diplomatic relations and with non-government organizations around the world. Kristen holds a Virginia State Teaching Certification and has received a MAT in Middle School Humanities. Contact: kristenglover01@gmail.com

Yanis Knets: Yanis has been tutoring students in Mathematics for more than 20 years. He has extensive experience working with both students in need of remediation/review and students looking for enrichment in their math studies. His work is guided by the belief that every student is capable of enjoying the study of mathematics and experiencing a deep level of understanding of mathematics. Subject areas include Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, as well as Elementary Mathematics: Basic Math Facts, Fraction and Decimal Operations, etc. Yanis has a BA in Mathematics from Oberlin College. Contact: yanisknets@yahoo.com

Stephanie Lieblappen: Stephanie has over 10 years of experience tutoring students in math, physics, and chemistry. She has tutored a range of students from middle school through upper level college courses both online and in person. Subject areas include Pre-algebra, Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, HS/College Physics, and HS/College Chemistry. Stephanie has an MS in Engineering Sciences from Dartmouth College and a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Rhode Island. Contact: steph.lieblappen@gmail.com

Anna Logowitz: Anna has been working with homeschool families since 2012, both in person and at a distance, as well as teaching in Montessori, Waldorf, project-based, and special education schools. She brings a wealth of approaches in connecting to student interests with both motivated and struggling learners. Anna often uses storytelling and projects to demonstrate a concept, drawing on interests ranging from animal care to schooner sailing. She has taught students aged preschool to grandparent, and currently runs a program that combines elementary, middle, and high school students. Anna received both her BA and Master of the Arts in Teaching from Smith College. Contact: edenite.arts@gmail.com

Marnie Rogers: Marnie has been teaching high school English at Oak Meadow since 2000. She is also a curriculum developer and has so far designed and written, or co-written, four Oak Meadow high school English courses. She has a BA in English and Education from Smith College, and did graduate work at the University of Kansas, while teaching composition and literature to college freshmen. Contact: marnie.rogers@gmail.com

Naomi Washer: Naomi is a writing specialist who focuses on guiding students at all levels to strengthen and develop their individual writing voice. She designed Oak Meadow’s Composition: Expression & Understanding course and brings a deep level of engagement with individual interests and strengths to her work with students. Prior to teaching at Oak Meadow, she taught undergraduate writing at Columbia College Chicago where she earned her MFA in Creative Writing and directed the Writing Center’s tutoring program. Contact: naomi.washer@gmail.com

Julia West: Julia has been teaching with Oak Meadow for over 20 years, and has developed the high school biology, environmental science, and health courses. She is available for tutoring these subjects. Julia is a lifelong learner with a passion for the study of the natural world and cultural perspective on environmental issues, climate change, and all things science! Having homeschooled all three of her children from K-12, she understands firsthand the joys and challenges of homeschooling. She received a BS degree in environmental and forest biology with a focus on fisheries biology, and has pursued several professional development opportunities during her career. Contact: juliawest60@gmail.com

Nicole Williams: Nicole has been teaching high school biology, chemistry, middle school science and anatomy and physiology since 2008. Nicole has experience teaching and tutoring both in person and online. Nicole earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Cellular Biochemistry and her Master’s of Science in Teaching and is holds NYS teaching certifications in biology, chemistry, general science and students with disabilities-generalist. Contact: omnwilliams@boltoncsd.org or 518-812-5249

Antony Yaeger: Antony has been a teacher and tutor of English and Literature since 2004 in Waldorf High Schools and at Oak Meadow. Having been born in a foreign country and exposed to many different languages at a young age, Antony struggled to learn English once his family moved to Seattle. The challenges he faced as a child instilled in him a sensitivity to young learners and how best to work with them so that they can develop in a supportive way that celebrates them each step of the way. Antony went to Sarah Lawrence College twice, first as an undergrad and then as a graduate student focusing on poetry and creative writing. He earned an MA in Education and a Waldorf Teaching Certificate from Sunbridge College in 2003. Contact: lunawolf22@yahoo.com

Rebecca Larkin: Struggling with Homeschooling? Planning and Keeping Up? Reading, Writing, and Research? Rebecca is an Oak Meadow Humanities teacher, adjunct college professor, tutor, executive function coach for ADHD learners, and life coach.

• Engaging, enthusiastic, and excellent at establishing rapport with students and families.
• Teaches self-advocacy for learners and promotes positive parenting/family skills.
• Coordinates partnerships among schools, vocational centers, special education teams, dual enrollment and medical/social services.
• Licensed teacher with 25 years experience teaching in public, private, alternative and homeschool settings.
• ADHD Coach Certified (University of New Hampshire), Certified Life Coach (Wellcoaches), MEd Secondary Education (University of Massachusetts-Boston), BA History (University of Michigan)
• Contact: rebeccadaylarkin@gmail.com