Camphill School

Staff Profile: Melanie, Music Teacher

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:29:07 +0000

Name: Melanie Eberhard Role: Music Teacher Been with the school since: 2016 What is your favorite thing about working at the school?: Observing my students’ unique personalities expressed through song, instrument (especially cello), and dance. What are memorable events/moments that means a lot to you?: First is a folk dance: “Can’t Jump Josie,” a favorite request of sixth grade.

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Volunteer Profile: Laura

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:11:56 +0000

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to volunteer for a year at �ձ��? Laura was kind enough to share her story. She here for a yearlong experience from Freiburg, Germany before she heads back home to study. This year, she is living alongside students and coworkers in Lucas House and joins several prevocational crews throughout the week including Herbs & Processing, Forest Crew…

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Staff Profile: Katie, Finance Administrator

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:11:00 +0000

For our December staff profile, we are featuring Katie Ripple, our Finance Administrator who has been with the school since May 2022. What is your favorite thing about working at the school? My favorite thing about working for Camphill is being able to work behind the scenes to help keep the school running, while still being able to be an active part of the community.

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Staff profile: Toni, Paraprofessional at Beaver Farm

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:35:02 +0000

We are excited to share our latest Staff Profile: Toni, a paraprofessional at the Transition Program at Beaver Farm. Here’s what she told us about her time at the school: I work at Foxfield Flowers in morning and in the afternoon, I run a small daily living skills crew. I started at Camphill in 2020 smack in the middle of COVID. It was an interesting time to start – all houses were separated…

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Open the door to living and learning

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:11:30 +0000

Thanks to your support, we’ve made incredible progress on our Building for a Lifetime Campaign. But the work isn’t done yet. Woodledge and Ember are under construction and rising supply costs—especially for essentials like doors—mean we still need your help. Our goal this #GivingTuesday is to raise $30,000 to: These experiences are more than just fun—they’re foundational to the joy…

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Staff Profile: Susanne, Nurse

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:50:14 +0000

As a way for you, our website visitors, families, and friends, to get to know us at �ձ��, we will be profiling a member of our staff on the third Thursday of the month. I have a close relationship to �ձ��, having lived and grown up in Camphill for much of my life. After graduating from university with a degree in nursing, I spread my wings to gain experience…

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Staff profile: Emma, 7th Grade Class Teacher

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:38:16 +0000

As a way for you, our website visitors, families, and friends, to get to know us at �ձ��, we will be profiling a member of our staff on the third Thursday of the month. September’s staff member is Emma, our 7th Grade Class Teacher. Here is a little about her: Been with the school since: 2011-2012 school year What is your favorite thing about working at the school?

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Fall Fest at Beaver Run

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:51:57 +0000

On Saturday, October 4, Parent CONNECT and the Beaver Run Community will host Fall Fest from 10 am to 1 pm. We invite our Camphill families and Beaver Run neighbors to enjoy live music, folk dancing, lawn games, and crafts. Vendors will include Beaver Farm, Foxfield Flowers, and 260 Bridge Cafe. There will be complimentary refreshments and some food items for sale, but we encourage guests to…

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National Sibling Day

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 17:33:56 +0000

For current and alumni students of �ձ�� and Camphill communities everywhere, having a support system around them is essential. One sometimes overlooked but nevertheless vital part of that system is their siblings. April 10 marks National Sibling Day and in celebration of this day we are honored to share the creation of the Camphill Community Siblings Network. The goal for this…

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World Down Syndrome Awareness Day

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:38:40 +0000

�ձ�� is proud to celebrate World Down Syndrome Awareness Day on Friday, March 21 with a week of fun and giving. Donate now Even more importantly, we are honored to celebrate some of our alumni who have Down Syndrome…