Robyn Beaufoy holds a BA in Environmental Science and an MA in Curriculum and Instruction. An early career as a Park Ranger led her to her love of education. Trained both as a public school and Waldorf teacher, she has been involved in education since 1999, including homeschooling both of her two children for part […]
Our Team
Dr Chris Deason
Dr. Deason is certified in the state of Texas to teach History and Information Processing Technologies grades 6 – 12. He taught U.S. and World History for 11 years at two separate high schools in Texas. During that time he completed a Masters’ Degree in Instructional Technology in 2001 at Texas Tech University, and completed […]
Cynthia Hoven, MA
Cynthia is a Eurythmy teacher, performer, therapist and adult educator for anthroposophy and Waldorf education. Cynthia Hoven has over 35 years of experience working with Anthroposophy, Waldorf education and Eurythmy. Sine 1992 she has been a key professor at Rudolf Steiner College in Fair Oaks, California, where she has taught courses in all these subjects […]
Rick Tan, MD
Rick is a Curriculum Consultant and Curriculum Contributor in the areas of Science, History, & Art. Rick Tan, MD, holds a Medical Doctorate, Waldorf Teaching Certificate, and BA in Biological Sciences. Rick is a professional artist, musician, designer and educator. He teaches at Davis Waldorf school, and consults and leads workshops in the areas of Waldorf […]
Kristie Karima Burns, MH, ND, PH.D.
Kristie is the Dean of Students and Director of Curriculum Development. Dr. Kristie Burns, Mh, ND, Ph.D. has an BA in Anthropology and Linguistics from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. She holds a masters and doctorate degree in plant biology and Naturopathy. She was trained as an early childhood Waldorf-inspired teacher and as an early-childhood […]
Meet Our Team
The Earthschooling curriculum is a team effort made possible by our skilled and dynamic consulting and curriculum development team. Although each of these teachers is busy with their own classes or businesses they have all taken time out of their busy schedules to contribute lesson plans, consult about lessons in development, create lesson blocks, contribute […]











