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The Basics
This page covers the who, what,
when and where of the school,
but not the why.
The Clearwater School is an independent school serving children ages
4-19 (preK-12). It is based on the Sudbury model
pioneered by the Sudbury
Valley School near Boston.
Location
Hours
Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Except holidays
and vacations
Staff
To emphasize that students learn in diverse ways with the help of many
people, The Clearwater School hires "staff" rather than "teachers."
Staff are highly skilled individuals who support each student's enthusiasm,
curiosity and learning style. They take on many roles—teacher, mentor
and friend. Rather than direct, staff members follow each student’s
lead in order to assist them as they pursue their educational course.
Staff members are elected annually by School Meeting.
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Stephanie Sarantos
Stephanie Sarantos became interested in the Sudbury model by watching
her oldest child—then three-years-old—play imaginary
games for hours, days and weeks on end. When she realized that schooling
could seriously interfere with learning and growth, she became inspired
to help start a Sudbury school and joined The Clearwater School
founding group. Stephanie has a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology,
and has worked with children for many years—as a nurse, dance
instructor and parent. She loves watching children grow, distance
running, swimming in fresh water and working at The Clearwater School.
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Shawna Lee
Shawna Lee first learned about Sudbury schools from
a Mothering Magazine article when her son was an infant. Wishing
she could have attended a Sudbury school and determined to make
one available to her son, she became one of Clearwater's founders
and staff members. At school Shawna loves participating in many
activities and conversations, with particular interest in films,
books, history, technology, natural science, computer and video
gaming, gardening and cooking. Continually inspired and humbled
by the determination and wisdom of Clearwater students, Shawna
is grateful to be a part of a community in which adults and children
are truly partners and equal participants in learning about themselves,
the world and each other. Before becoming involved at Clearwater,
Shawna was a docent and Raptor Center interpreter at Woodland
Park Zoo, a publicist for a local dance and performance art showcase,
and a coordinator of a traditional artisan exhibit at the Northwest
Folklife Festival. She enjoys being silly with her husband and
son, reading, singing, road trips, fiddle music, seeing movies,
day hikes and good food.
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