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About Us

As the owner of Waldorf Essentials, I am in a unique position to talk to both families and teachers. In April of 2020, I began receiving panicked emails from teachers all over the world that were faced with losing their jobs or trying to support their students as schools began shutting down.  Parents were equally  concerned and while I can help them homeschool, many were not at all interested in homeschooling. In talking with teacher friends, it was agreed that something needed to be done. But what?  The very same week I had a chat with Melanie.  She had been approached by several families that wanted a class teacher.  We started putting our heads together and pulled in Nicole. The three of us looked at what families needed.  Some needed a full class teacher. Others only needed help with a class here and there.   We knew that we wanted to bring together teachers and help them make a living wage while also having control over their own schedule, allowing them to tend to their families. We were well aware that All Day Zooms did NOT make happy families.   Our solution is a beautiful hybrid education that supports BOTH teachers and families. 

Meet Our Team

In 2023 Seasons of Seven became an arm of Auriel's Light non profit. We believe at our core that the strength of a family lies in the stewardship it holds for one another.  That stewardship begins with conscious parenting and continues with a conscious education.

Melanie Novakovitch

Auriel's Light Founders Team

Melanie is the Director of Seasons of Seven.

Melisa Nielsen

Auriel's Light Founders Team

Melisa is the Director of Waldorf Essentials.

Erik Nielsen

Auriel's Light Founders Team

Erik is the Director of PR & Marketing.

Dena

Seasons of Seven Success Team

Nicole

Seasons of Seven Success Team

Vanessa

Seasons of Seven Success Team

Meet Our Teachers

 

Our Teachers are excited to serve you! 

Meet the Teachers!

Hello, I am so glad you’re here! Thank you so much for stopping by. I’d love to share a little bit about how Seasons of Seven came to be. It all started back in 2020, born from a simple but deep need for a new way of learning. It began as a small seed of an idea, a way to bridge the gap for families who wanted the depth of Waldorf education but also wanted to keep it within the walls of their own homes. Since then, it has been a beautiful journey helping families bring a true Waldorf-Centered education into their homes and supporting them along the way! 

If you know me, you know I’m always saying that I want everyone to live their best lives! That is the heartbeat of what we do. I want that for you and your children, and I also want it for our teachers. Seasons of Seven is a place where Waldorf-trained educators have the true freedom to look at the children right in front of them and craft lessons that speak to their needs, all while being given the opportunity to earn a living wage. Our teachers were hand-picked to teach our own children, because we truly want the very best for yours, too! 

What started as an idea has grown into a movement, and it makes my heart so full to see this education become attainable for families who thought it might be out of reach. We see so much beauty in the paths our families take. Whether you want to take ownership of your child’s education, you live far away from a Waldorf school, you're looking for a more affordable option, or even if you’ve decided to pack up and live on a sailboat to see the world, we are here for you!  There is nothing better than being involved in these fleeting years with your children and witnessing those "aha" moments yourself. 

There is a quote by Rudolf Steiner that I love, and it guides so much of what we do:"Our highest endeavor must be to develop free human beings who are able of themselves to impart purpose and direction to their lives. The need for imagination, a sense of truth, and a feeling of responsibility – these three forces are the very nerve of education." 

At the end of the day, we want this education to reach every family who is yearning for it. When you join us, please know you’re being wrapped in a huge hug of support. Our whole team has walked this path; we are homeschoolers at heart, and we are here to make sure you thrive. We truly want you to live your very best life!