About Us
Executive Team
Meet Melanie
Director of School Operations

Melanie Novakovitch
Director of Admissions & School Operations
Pedagogy Assessor
Melanie Lives in the beautiful seaside town of Neptune Beach, Florida. She is a trained teacher by trade, but has chosen to homeschool her son with the healing powers of Waldorf Inspired education. She is amazed by the deep, rich, satisfying bond it creates with her child. Melanie has a University degree in Education, and has been Coaching & mentoring homeschooling families for several years. Her dream is to bring Waldorf Inspired education into the hearts and homes of families around the world. Seasons of Seven and Waldorf Essentials have been able to help make this dream a reality!
Meet Melisa & Erik
Founders & Owners
Melisa Nielsen LLC

Melisa Nielsen
CEO, Melisa Nielsen LLC
Seasons of Seven Owner & Pedagogy Assessor
Erik Nielsen
CMO, Melisa NIelsen LLC
Digital Media & Development
Melisa & Erik live in Florida and are the parents of five homeschooled children. Three are grown and two are still at home. They have owned Waldorf Essentials since 2006 and have coached thousands of families on the homeschool path. Erik has a degree in film and journalism. Melisa has a background in coaching and midwifery.
Success Team
Meet Nicole
Success Team
Social Media Focus & Finance Team

Nicole Dorsey
Nicole is a wife and mother of three children. Nicole has experience with public school, Waldorf inspired charter and homeschool settings. Nicole has homeschooled and supported families along their Waldorf inspired journey's for several years. Nicole is very passionate about serving others, detail oriented and works hard to keep our team focused on reaching our goals.
Meet Dena
Success Team
Email Communications Focus & Finance Team

Dena Stapleton
Bio forthcoming.
Meet Our Teachers
Success Team
Family Journey Focus

Out teachers are a huge part of our Success Team! Click HERE to learn more about them.