Belonging

We at Waldorf School Orange County uphold the Associated Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA)’s Principle 8:

WALDORF SCHOOLS HONOR AND EMBRACE HUMAN DIVERSITY AND DIGNITY.

Waldorf schools celebrate the diversity of humankind. Faculty, staff, and board pursue a path of human dignity and equity in organizational, leadership, and pedagogical realms. Schools are engaged in understanding and addressing the current and historical roots of inequity. These endeavors are of spiritual, moral, and educational importance and are rooted in Waldorf education’s founding vision, which included addressing contemporary social struggles within the context of the life of the school.

At Waldorf School Orange County, we value the richness that diversity brings to our community and strive to create an inclusive environment where all differences are respected. Diversity at WSOC includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, cultural heritage, nationality, language, religion, family structure, socioeconomic background, education, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, and perspective.

Waldorf education nurtures cultural curiosity, empathy, and reverence for our shared values, encouraging students to develop respect for diverse identities and experiences. As part of a global movement, our school is strengthened by the contributions of families, faculty, and students from around the world.

Through the efforts of our College of Teachers, Board of Trustees, faculty, and families, we are committed to cultivating a school community that reflects the broader world and supports students in becoming compassionate global citizens.