Shari grew up in Central Vermont as the youngest of four children. She spent a lot of time in the woods, running, climbing trees, and riding her bike. She was drawn to Waldorf Early Childhood education because she believes strongly in the importance of the early years. Shari holds a B.A. in Sociology from Franklin Pierce College, a Foundation Studies Certificate from The Center for Anthroposophy, a Waldorf Early Childhood Teaching Certificate from Rudolph Steiner College Canada, and a Waldorf Educational Support Certificate from The Association for a Healing Education. She is also a 200 hour certified yoga teacher. The Waldorf emphasis on spending time working and playing in the natural world, as well as the holistic approach to the development of the young child, resonates deeply with Shari. She is passionate about working therapeutically with young children, and is so pleased to spend her days with children. Shari lives in Hinesburg with her husband and their two dogs. She is the mother of three wonderful young adults.