Farm & Garden Program

Jose Romero Bosch holds a B.S. in Animal Science from Rutgers University, with a focus on Agribusiness Management and minors in Equine Science and Natural Resource Management.

Class Teacher

Daphna Stern holds a BFA in Fashion Design from Parsons School of Design, has completed coursework in psychology and art therapy, and earned her Waldorf Teacher Education certificate from Sunbridge Institute.

Handwork Teacher & AWSNA Representative

Madeleine Wuergler completed the Applied Arts Program at Sunbridge Institute. She started working at the Otto Specht School with a core group in 2005 and is the main handwork teacher of the school for grade one through 12 and Transitional Lifeskill Program.

Movement Teacher and 2nd Grade Support

Solana Yemaya Hoffmann-Carter became part of Otto Specht School in 2024 as a Movement Teacher and 2nd Grade Support.

Special Education Teacher

Henry Wright has been teaching at Otto Specht School since 2023 as a Special Education Teacher. He holds a Master of Science in Education with certifications in K–6 General Education and K–12 Special Education, as well as a B.A. in French from the University of Vermont.

Class Teacher - Second Grade

Suchitra Swift became a Class Teacher at Otto Specht School in September 2024.

Eurythmy Teacher & Therapist

Rebecca Renold joined Otto Specht School in 2024 as a Eurythmy Teacher and Therapist. She completed both her eurythmy and eurythmy therapy training, preparing her to bring movement and healing to students.

Woodworking Mentor

Roberto Celis became a Woodworking Mentor at Otto Specht School in February 2025.

Woodwork Teacher

Yoav Liberman has been designing and building furniture for over twenty years, blending craftsmanship, creativity, and a deep respect for materials.

5th Grade Class Teacher

As the 5th Grade Class Teacher at Otto Specht School, Sean Paul Goddard has been guiding his students since they first began together in 2021.

Speech and Drama Teacher

Joen Dealande, Speech and Drama Teacher at Otto Specht School, brings her lifelong passion for theatre, language, and expression to her students.

Music Teacher & 1-on-1 Support

As Music Teacher and One-on-One Support at Otto Specht School, Kaylah Bell brings warmth, creativity, and a lifelong love of music to his work with students.

Class Teacher

Mihail Etropolski comes to our school from The Waldorf School of Garden City, where, as a middle school Class Teacher, he taught and guided his class throughout the 7th and 8th grades.

Math Teacher

Genesis Mosquera holds a B.S. in Computer Science with a concentration in Mathematics from the University of Mount Saint Vincent and certifications in Scaffolded Curriculum Development, Differentiated Instruction, and C++ Teaching.

Teacher

Marissa Schaljo-Chin earned her B.A. in History and Art History from Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, and her M.A. in History from Columbia University in New York City.