Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees actively promotes and supports Bright Water Waldorf School’s mission. They are knowledgeable about the school’s goals, operations, and issues. Trustees are not involved in management, personnel, or curricular issues. They guard against conflicts of interest, whether business-related or personal. Trustees contribute to the fund development program of the school, including financial support and active involvement in annual and capital giving. The Board has three committees: Advancement, Governance, and Finance.

We seek trustees who:

have the background and ability to bring a broad perspective, passion, and interest in the long-term growth of the school
possess board experience and/or expertise in board operations, development, marketing, facilities planning, or law
are able to provide access to community leaders and new potential donors
are, above all, able to communicate our vision and mission to others.

2024-25 Trustees

Michael Shope (Board Leader)
BWWS Parent

"In addition to being a Waldorf parent, being a board member is another way to support Waldorf education, which I see as one of the most highly leveraged ways to apply the wider teachings of Anthroposophy for the benefit of the whole world.”

Hiromi Yonemoto (Delegate)
BWWS Faculty

Bio to Come

Jesseca Brand
BWWS alumni Parent; Strategic Advisor, City of Seattle.

"The moment I walked into BWWS I could feel it was a special place. It is a place where each child’s need to belong is centered, and where a child’s sense of wonder and exploration are encouraged. Imagine the positive impact on our larger world, when each child is cherished. I could think of nothing more important and that is why I am honored to serve on the board."

Judy Lackey (Board Secretary)
BWWS Alumni Parent; Attorney

"I am a former BWWS parent and an attorney. I have a deep love for this school community and am grateful to share my legal skills, as well as my experience with and enthusiasm for consensus-based decision-making."

Anna Stumm
BWWS Admin

Bio to Come

Beth Simpson
BWWS Faculty

Bio to Come

steven Tritto
BWWS Parent

"I am very grateful to be able to serve as a member of the Board. I am excited to help facilitate the growth of Bright Water Waldorf School. I have seen my child blossom in this nurturing environment and couldn't imagine a better place for them. Having previously studied the Waldorf curriculum as well as having served as a Waldorf kindergarten assistant, I am excited to lend my experience and knowledge as we continue to grow this amazing community and school."