Summer 2026 School Leadership Institute
Join your teachers for Teaching as an Art Week
Focus on School Leadership in Waldorf schools
June 21 – 26, 2026
School Leadership Institute
Each year colleagues gather from around the country for these teacher renewal courses. GRADALIS has created a School Leadership component so administrators and other school leaders can also receive inspiration, renewal and more expertise and understanding of their essential role in the Waldorf school. Join our School Leadership cohort while your teachers are preparing for the grade level they’ll be teaching next year. Meet other School leaders this summer in Boulder, Colorado, Sunday June 21st to Friday, June 26th. GRADALIS Instructors with years of Waldorf School leadership experience will join with you in expanding your understanding of multiple topics including Financial Planning and Budgetary processes, Strategic Planning, Fundraising and School Development, Building Healthy School Culture, Three-fold Governance in a Waldorf school environment and the role of School Leadership, Human Resources, Special Education and other compliance issues. Create and build lasting connections with other administrators. Rejuvenate with some art, movement and collaborative work with others leading schools today.
COST: $675 if registered by May 15th. $715 after May 15th. Deadline for Registration is June 10th. Possible continuation with your leadership cohort through the school year, based on conversations at the Institute.
MEAL PLAN: $105 for 5 days of early light breakfast/coffee/tea, nutritious lunch, and light afternoon snack.
School Leadership Instructors
Donna Newberg-Long, Ph.D.
Donna has Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and 41 years of experience in Waldorf School Leadership and Teacher. Currently Executive Director of Gradalis for 10 years .
Thom Schaefer, M.A.
Thom has 41 years experience as a Waldorf School leader, principal and teacher. Currently H.S. Director at Sacramento Waldorf School. 10 years as Gradalis Steward and Instructor.
Roel Op’Tende
Roel is currently Pedagogical Director at CREDO Waldorf H.S. and Gradalis Grade 8 Instructor.
Ina Jaehnig
Ina has 50 years experience in leadership at Denver Waldorf School. Founder and H.S. instructor. Has taught all Grades in the Waldorf School. Past experience in AWSNA and Pedagogical Council..
Karl Johnson, M.A.
Karl has been a Waldorf educator since 1986 and has been an educator for over 45 years. He is currently the Director of Pedagogy at the Mountain Song Community School in Colorado Springs and also offers mentoring support and professional development to teachers in schools throughout the Rocky Mountain region and beyond.
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Tim Long, M.B.A.
Tim Long, MBA, spent his career in Healthcare Administration and hospital development both domestically and internationally. He provides financial insights for Gradalis and supports schools through strategic planning, Board Training, bond development and financial consulting.
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