Faculty & Administration
Nevada Sage Waldorf School takes pride in its dedicated faculty and staff who are committed to providing a nurturing environment for students to thrive. Our team consists of passionate individuals who bring creativity and expertise to the classroom, ensuring a holistic learning experience for every child.
Meet Our
Administrator
Mr. Roland Trub
Mr. Roland Trub is a visionary leader with a deep understanding of Waldorf education. He has owned multiple businesses (including a toy store!) and has experience as a parent of children who attended a Waldorf school. His unwavering dedication to the school's mission and values inspires both students and faculty. As our administrator, he fosters a culture of continuous learning and personal growth.
Our Administration
Early Childhood Faculty
Chamomile Nursery
Lead Teacher
Miss Isabel
Miss Isabel was born and raised in California and moved to Reno, Nevada in 2020. She has spent her time with Nevada Sage Waldorf School supporting the early childhood teachers as an assistant. She enriches her teaching experiences by eagerly attending Waldorf professional development conferences and classes. Isabel enjoys spending her free time with her son and other family. Isabel has been with Nevada Sage Waldorf School since 2022.
Dandelion Preschool
Lead Teacher
Sadie Navo
Miss Sadie received her Waldorf early childhood training from Gradalias UWE program and has an associate's degree in early childhood education, social & behavioral science, and natural science from the Sierra College in Grass Valley. Ms. Sadie has had many various teaching positions and experiences over the past 12 years. She is currently in her Waldorf teacher training through Gradalis. When Ms. Sadie is not in the classroom, she enjoys spending time with her family and animals, practicing yoga, dancing and creating art. Sadie has been with Nevada Sage Waldorf School since 2024.
Dandelion Preschool Assistant Teacher
Sophie Poste
Miss Sophie has been with Nevada Sage Waldorf School since 2026.
Valerian Kindergarten
Lead Teacher
Michaella Melius
Miss Michaella has devoted twelve years to Early Childhood Education, including seven transformative years teaching Waldorf Kindergarten. Grounded in Waldorf pedagogy, she views learning as a holistic journey that honors imagination, rhythm, and the developing human being. She continually cultivates knowledge through reflective practice, hands-on experience, and responsive dialogue with each child. By observing the child’s inner life and outer expressions, she adapts her curriculum to meet evolving needs and interests, ensuring every child feels valued, empowered, and supported. Creativity guides her life. She is a skilled artisan specializing in crocheting, sewing, wet felting, needle felting, and crafting. She weaves these crafts into the learning process, helping children develop both academic skills and practical life competencies, so they are prepared for whatever life may bring. She is proud to hold over 115 Nevada Early Childhood training certificates, reflecting her ongoing commitment to professional growth and excellence in early childhood education. These certificates span developmental milestones, inclusive practices, curriculum design, and emergent learning, keeping her attuned to the diverse needs of Nevada’s children and families. Miss Michaella has been with Nevada Sage Waldorf School since 2019.
Extended Care Teacher
Elissa Amin
Miss Elissa has been with Nevada Sage Waldorf School since 2025.
Extended Care Teacher
Erin Evans
Miss Erin has been with Nevada Sage Waldorf School since 2026.
Teacher Mentor
Amy Kopald
Amy holds a Bachelor of Fines Arts degree from University of Connecticut and in 1994 completed her Waldorf teaching certification from the Center of Educational Renewal in Santa Rosa, CA. She also holds a certificate in Spatial Dynamics. Amy began her teaching career in her home with a small playgroup, expanding to Kindergarten assistant and then Lead Kindergarten teacher at the Summerfield Waldorf School. Over her tenure at both Santa Cruz and Nevada Sage Waldorf Schools, Amy has taught Preschool, Kindergarten, and Grades 1-5. Amy loves silk marionette puppetry; performing for Artown each year. An avid hiker, she also enjoys traveling and spending time with her children and grandchildren when she is not mentoring and supporting teachers at our school. Amy has been with Nevada Sage Waldorf School since 2015.
Grades Faculty
Class Teacher
Amy Barber
The deep meaning and purpose of Waldorf education is what drew Dr. Barber to Nevada Sage Waldorf School. Amy’s academic studies spanned twelve years, which included graduate work, postdoctoral research, and teaching. She received a Bachelor of Science in Zoology & Botany & Plant Pathology from Michigan State University (1997), and a Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolution, & Conservation Biology from the University of Nevada (2005). As a child, Dr. Barber found her love of nature exploring the fields and natural areas around her home in Michigan; as an adult, she has a deep fondness for the natural beauty of the Great Basin. She enjoys hiking in the Sierra Nevada Mountains with her dogs, knitting, and handwork. Dr. Barber has been an Assistant and Lead Kindergarten teacher at Nevada Sage Waldorf School and was instrumental in starting our grade school. She regularly attends courses and workshops at Rudolf Steiner College and received her Waldorf Teacher Certification in 2017. Dr. Barber has been with Nevada Sage Waldorf School since 2011.
Class Teacher
Steve Cook
Mr. Steven Cook has a master’s degree in Educational Leadership and a Bachelors in Elementary Education. He has worked as a teacher for children of various ages and grades over the past 25 years. His experience includes both mainstream public and private schools. While teaching in New Zealand with children who are mentally disabled, he earned an anthroposophical certification for human development. In his free time, Mr. Cook enjoys posting videos on youtube, hiking in nature, fishing, and watching sports. Mr. Cook has been with Nevada Sage Waldorf School since 2024.
Class Teacher
Anthea Campbell
Mrs. Campbell has spent much of her life pursuing the question of how children should be educated. The first seeds of this began when her own mother was briefly involved in the early beginnings of creating a Waldorf school in Chico, California. Mrs. Campbell graduated from Wellesley College with a B.A. in Biological Sciences (with Honors) and Spanish in 2007 and received her M.Ed. in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning from UNR in 2012. Mrs. Campbell taught middle school science for 5 years, continuing to hold her deep belief in experiential inquiry, in the integration of academic subjects, and in bringing music, art and movement to her students’ learning. When she had her own children, she took a break from the middle school classroom and focused on early childhood curriculum from her own home. In that time, she had a chance to nurture her creative passions, including playing the cello, learning new instruments, singing, drawing, painting, photography, and crochet. When she began looking into schooling options for her own children, she found Nevada Sage Waldorf School. As she researched the curriculum and the philosophy behind the beautiful and rigorous teaching methods, she realized that here, at last, was the answer to how children should be educated.
Handworking Teacher
Hannah Waldman
Hannah Waldman graduated from Truckee Meadow Community college with an Associate’s of Art and Associate’s of Science in 2019. She has been practicing handwork for 15 years. Ms. Waldman has been with Nevada Sage Waldorf School since 2023.
Strings Teacher
Hyeyoung Choi
Hyeyoung Choi has been with Nevada Sage Waldorf School since 2024.
Music & Drama Teacher
Jenna Talbott
Ms. Talbott is a singer/songwriter and performance artist, recently returned to her hometown. With her MA in Engaged Humanities and the Creative Life with an Emphasis in Depth Psychology, her mission at Nevada Sage Waldorf School is to provide inspiration and guidance for students to explore relevant topics, engage in imaginative thinking, and collaborate expressively with one another and the animated world. Ms. Talbott's background encompasses various modes and understandings of storytelling, including classical singing, musical theater, and theater production, as well as journalism and anthropology. Ms. Talbott has previous experience teaching music and theater at a Waldorf-inspired homeschool co-op, where she guided students through character development and collaborative playwriting inspired by dreams. They produced several all-original plays. Ms. Talbott has been with Nevada Sage Waldorf School since 2025.
Woodworking Teacher
Bob Boardman
Bob Boardman has been with Nevada Sage Waldorf School since 2024.