Administration, College of Teachers, & Board of Trustees

Valley Waldorf City School, inspired by Rudolf Steiner, is a teacher-led school, rather than one with a single principal. The College takes ultimate responsibility for the work and pedagogy of the school with close support from the Board and Faculty.

The Board is composed of parents, teachers, and other supportive individuals who work together to guide the managerial and financial work of the school. The mission of the Board is to provide for the financial stability, physical well-being, legal standing and compliance of Valley Waldorf City School as a Corporation in California and a Non-Profit entity in support of and in harmony with the Waldorf philosophy. The Board meets monthly.

The College of Teachers is composed of faculty members and staff members who have shown a particular commitment to the ideals of Waldorf Education and the continuing work of the school. This group is responsible for the educational policies and management of human and material resources. The College meets weekly, as does the Faculty and some members of the administrative team.

Administration

Linda Murca, Office Assistant, Spanish Teacher

Linda is the proud mother of two daughters. She was born and raised in a multi cultural family in Los Angeles, California. She grew up in three different cultures: Mexico, Brazil and Syria. Linda counts herself fortunate to actively participate in all three of these cultures today, including fluency in Portuguese and Spanish.

Linda has an Associates degree in Preschool teaching, and previously taught and assisted in early childhood education at a Los Angeles County charter school. Prior to working in the education field, Linda worked as a Legal Assistant for Criminal and Immigration Attorneys for five years.

Linda was happy to have served as the PTA President for two years for her eldest daughter’s school, and also served as coach on her soccer team. She additionally served as room parent for her youngest daughter throughout her early childhood education. In her free time, Linda volunteered at a food bank, extending her love of service and community to the homeless in her neighborhood.

Bringing with her the energy of a lifetime of multi-cultural experiences, education and service, Linda is excited to be a part the Valley Waldorf City School administrative team.

2026-27 Valley Waldorf City School College of Teachers

Sarah Northrip, 3/4and Handwork Teacher and College Chair Frédérique Braunstein, 6/7 and French Teacher

Maika Kusama, 5 and Earth Arts Teacher Petra Liati, Early Childhood Teacher

2026-27 Valley Waldorf City School Board of Trustees

Nicolas Farmakalidis, President Daron MacFarland, Vice President/Secretary

Maika Kusama, Board-Teacher Liaison Claire Ross , Treasurer Aika Hirahara, Officer