Ms. Matsuo's life has been filled with music; she concertized as a solo and collaborative pianist and taught various music courses at colleges after she earned her doctoral degree in piano pedagogy from the University of South Carolina. A pivotal moment in 2016 made her reflect on ways of teaching human beings, which led her to Waldorf education. Prior to joining LCWS, she journeyed with her class from first to fifth grades at Meadowbrook Waldorf School in Rhode Island. She volunteered to co-teach Main Lesson and taught Handwork as well as Japanese at Lakeside Elementary School while pursuing her Waldorf educator certificate at Sunbridge Institute. She and her husband enjoy the vibrant Shelburne community: the nature and warm, welcoming people. She loves walking, reading, practicing yoga, attending concerts and visiting museums, playing cello and piano, and riding her bicycle on a cool sunny day.