Seasons of Learning
Authentic education tailored to children at their season of life
for children ages 6 to 9 - grades 1 to 3
Interested families
Seasons of Learning is a new education option for Rogue Valley families looking for a part time alternative to supplement homeschooling with regular on site program with a small mixed age group othat appreciates a well rounded approach to education for children to expand their understanding of the world & one another.
About Seasons of Learning Schooling
Our Educational Philosophy
Seasons of Learning recognizes that an active and engaging learning atmosphere filled with hands on, experiential and practical learning opportunities are essential to a child's full development. Igniting curiosity and wonder with exploratory learning experiences and unlocking their creativity is key in bringing joyful and meaningful learning. Observation and reflection are integral skills that are incorporated into all lessons. Our inspiration is based on the Charlotte Mason approach that fosters an appreciation and development of interests and deeper knowledge of nature, geography, science, art, music, handicrafts, literature and North American history. Integration of Waldorf approaches with the arts and imagination enhances and deepens learning . Both recognize that human beings are more than the intellect also recognize the spiritual in each person.
We honor and accept each person's and family spiritual beliefs, background, and faith.
What kind of school are we
Our Purpose
Our Curriculum
Our Curriculum
Our schooling purpose is to fully utilize Charlotte Mason's and Waldorf methods to develop children as students of life to be thoughtful and insightful human beings. The skills of focus and observation are developed through daily activities with listening, drawing, and writing opportunities.
Additional activities with handiwork and art
Our schooling purpose is to fully utilize Charlotte Mason's and Waldorf methods to develop children as students of life to be thoughtful and insightful human beings. The skills of focus and observation are developed through daily activities with listening, drawing, and writing opportunities.
Additional activities with handiwork and artistic activities nurture their creative selves. Nature exploration with journaling forge a connection and appreciation for our sustaining earth.
Honoring each other is a foundational
core value for harmony and appreciation of each other.
Our Curriculum
Our Curriculum
Our Curriculum
Our curriculum at Seasons of Learning is a harmonious and beautiful integration of Charlotte Mason education and Waldorf education. Charlotte Mason brings the integration of nature study and cultural heritage study of artists, musicians and key individuals of character of history through the biographies of exceptional men and women wit
Our curriculum at Seasons of Learning is a harmonious and beautiful integration of Charlotte Mason education and Waldorf education. Charlotte Mason brings the integration of nature study and cultural heritage study of artists, musicians and key individuals of character of history through the biographies of exceptional men and women with great character. The children learn of their great contributions that includes the areas of science, math, geography, agriculture, art, music, and culture.
Our history lessons are broadly inclusive of indigenous and immigrants of all races with living books and narration. The Waldorf approach address the head, heart, and hands to imbuing learning with imagination and the arts through story, poetry, singing , and painting which
enlivens learning that complements the developmental stages and ages that creates relevant and meaningful learning.
Our Location
Our Curriculum
Our Location
Our school location at the Havurah Shir Hadash
in Ashland, Oregon has been specifically chosen with these attributes:
- A modern and beautiful, building
and light filled classroom with large windows
- Access to the outdoors with an established large play yard and garden beds
- North Mountain Park Nature center within a 11 minute walk
- A
Our school location at the Havurah Shir Hadash
in Ashland, Oregon has been specifically chosen with these attributes:
- A modern and beautiful, building
and light filled classroom with large windows
- Access to the outdoors with an established large play yard and garden beds
- North Mountain Park Nature center within a 11 minute walk
- A large kitchen for cooking
- Updated and modern restroom facilities
- Abundant parking located safely away from a busy road
- Secure building with digital entry
Who We Are: Our Staff
Laura Blake: Director & Lead Teacher
Donato & Amy McDermott Music Instructors
Donato & Amy McDermott Music Instructors
QUALIFICATIONS
Educator Training:
Oregon State University: Elementary Education, B.S. Pacific University, Special Education, PK - 12
Reading Specialist, PK - 12
Charlotte Mason Certificate Program, CMI
Eugene Waldorf Education Teacher Program
Teaching Licenses/Certificates
Oregon: current to 2030
Elementary-Multiple Subjects PK -12
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QUALIFICATIONS
Educator Training:
Oregon State University: Elementary Education, B.S. Pacific University, Special Education, PK - 12
Reading Specialist, PK - 12
Charlotte Mason Certificate Program, CMI
Eugene Waldorf Education Teacher Program
Teaching Licenses/Certificates
Oregon: current to 2030
Elementary-Multiple Subjects PK -12
Special Education Generalist, PK- 12
Reading Interventionist, PK - 12
Waldorf Teaching Certificate
Certified Teacher Experience:
Oregon, California, and Utah
Elementary: K -5th grade - 16 years,
Special Education Teacher, grades K- 8,
12th grade, 7 years
Reading Interventionist, grades K - 5, - 3 years
Waldorf Charter schools, grades 1, 3, 4 - 5 years
Administration: Assistant Director,
1 year, Charter School - Saratoga Springs, Utah
Donato & Amy McDermott Music Instructors
Donato & Amy McDermott Music Instructors
Donato & Amy McDermott Music Instructors
PROFESSIONAL MUSIC BACKGROUND
Donato McDermott
Music Educator | Multi Instrumentalist | Performer
Donato received his Certificate in Music Performance
Studies from Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California.
Donato McDermott has devoted more than twenty years to teaching music. A multi-instrumentalist and lifelong musician, Donato has t
PROFESSIONAL MUSIC BACKGROUND
Donato McDermott
Music Educator | Multi Instrumentalist | Performer
Donato received his Certificate in Music Performance
Studies from Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California.
Donato McDermott has devoted more than twenty years to teaching music. A multi-instrumentalist and lifelong musician, Donato has taught students of all ages, instruments, and skill levels.
Amy McDermott is a musician, songwriter, educator, and creative professional whose work has helped shape the culture and administration of The Evolution Music Conservatory. Amy earned her Bachelor's degree from Southern Oregon University and later earned her Master of Fine Arts.
Their faith is central to their vision for the Creation School of Music & Performance and believe music is a gift from God—not a privilege reserved for a select few, but a gift that can be cultivated, enjoyed, and shared by people from every walk of life.
Donato and Amy have started The Creation School of Music and Performance in Ashland for the Rogue Valley to make exceptional music education accessible to people of every age, instrument, and skill level while cultivating a vibrant community where music can be learned, created, performed, and shared.
Check out creationschoolofmusic.com
Lenca Montana - Eurythmist
Donato & Amy McDermott Music Instructors
Lenca Montana - Eurythmist
In Eurythmy, from the Greek, meaning beautiful, harmonious movement. Eurythmy was brought to Waldorf education by Rudolph Steiner.
Eurythmy can be well described as ‘visible speech’ or ‘visible music’ making that which is audible to us
also possible to perceive through our capacity of seeing through our speech and through
the sounding of t
In Eurythmy, from the Greek, meaning beautiful, harmonious movement. Eurythmy was brought to Waldorf education by Rudolph Steiner.
Eurythmy can be well described as ‘visible speech’ or ‘visible music’ making that which is audible to us
also possible to perceive through our capacity of seeing through our speech and through
the sounding of the different tones in music and how
each sound reveals itself when embodied in a gesture.
Eurythmy used in a pedagogical context can bring many wonderful results when practiced regularly with
an experienced Eurythmy teacher.
The living eurythmical gestures spark the child’s imagination and fosters healthy social dynamics of the class. Through the rhythmical, musical element of Eurythmy it encourages uprightness and a harmony of movement.
The teacher has an opportunity to perceive
the child in his authentic being and offers the possibility for the teacher to work creatively with each individual child (and with the class as whole) and to bring Eurythmy exercises and artistic pieces which would meet each child where they currently are. Eurythmy engages with thinking, feeling and willing and
brings health and vigor for their healthy unfolding, so they can be properly used in their full capacity.
Structure of the Year
2026 - 2027
Our program at Seasons of Learning is organized by seasons and sessions. The school year is organized into Fall, Winter, and Spring terms with a Summer Camp in June. Fall covers September, October and November. Winter is December, January, and February. Spring covers March, April, May. Each season consists of 3 sessions of 4 weeks or 3 in November, December, and March for the holiday break weeks
Fall Term and Session 1 begins on September 8th.
School Day
The school week offer 2, 3, or 4 days between Monday - Thursday. Arrival begins at 8:15 and the day begins at 8:30 and ends at 2:45 Lunch is at 12:00 Nature exploration and projects and Handicrafts are in the afternoon.
Application Process
Call to make an appointment to meet the director and teacher and tour the school to see the class, outdoor play area, and curriculum and ask questions. Your children are welcome to join the class for lessons and activities.
An application is available along with tuition information, calendar, and a parent handbook.
To proceed with enrollment, turn in your application, along with the enrollment fee. A follow up meeting with you and your child completes the enrollment process.
A small deposit that goes towards tuition is required to hold your child's spot.