Ms. Hopkinson was drawn to Waldorf education while studying alternative forms of education at the Evergreen State College. While pursuing her B.A., Ms. Hopkinson taught an integrated arts and outdoor education curriculum, which explored themes of peace and social justice with elementary aged students. This led her to pursue Anthroposophical Foundations training from the Micha-el Institute in Portland, Oregon. Ms. Hopkinson received her Master's in Education in Integrated Learning with a Waldorf teacher training certificate from Antioch University in 2011. Ms. Hopkinson grew up in Hawaii and lived on both coasts before settling in New England. She lives in North Ferrisburgh with her husband and son.