Carole Whitridge, Starfish Class Teacher, 3rd Grade

Originally from Scotland, Carole has lived in Ashland for twenty years.  She holds a B. Ed. in Primary Education from the University of Dundee and a Waldorf Grades Certificate from the Micha-el Institute in Portland, Oregon.  Prior to living in Ashland, Carole taught in her native Scotland, and spent four years teaching elementary school in Singapore.  She taught the Waldorf curriculum at Madrone Trail, in Jacksonville, for five years, before landing at The Siskiyou School.

Carole discovered Waldorf Education while searching for a magical school for her daughter, Matilda.  Both of her children completed eight years at The Siskiyou School and Carole cannot speak highly enough of how the school and the Waldorf curriculum enabled her children to develop all of their capacities, to find places to shine, and to create lasting friendships. 

When not at school, Carole loves to dance.  She spends many weekends traveling the West Coast, attending dances with live music.  She is also an avid reader, quilter and knitter.