Our Teachers
Nicholas "The Bard" Andrea
Waldorf Teacher, Poet, Multi-instrumentalist musician, and Academy Director
Nicholas Andrea is a longtime Waldorf teacher, poet, and multi-instrumentalist musician referred to as "The Bard." He earned a bachelor's degree in Philosophy, followed by a Master's in clinical Social Work. Later, he was led to Waldorf Education by a trail of bumper stickers at which time he got his Waldorf Elementary and Music teacher certification as he taught.
He loves to travel, and his hobbies include playing the highland pipes, gardening, cooking Middle Eastern food, game nights with friends, and telling dad jokes. (You might even have to suffer through a few of those in the lessons, just be forewarned). Mr. Andrea brings two decades of experience working therapeutically and educationally with children and youth.
Our Teachers
Nicholas "The Bard" Andrea
Waldorf Teacher, Poet, Multi-instrumentalist musician, and Academy Director
Nicholas Andrea is a longtime Waldorf teacher, poet, and multi-instrumentalist musician referred to as "The Bard." He earned a bachelor's degree in Philosophy, followed by a Master's in clinical Social Work. Later, he was led to Waldorf Education by a trail of bumper stickers at which time he got his Waldorf Elementary and Music teacher certification as he taught.
He loves to travel, and his hobbies include playing the highland pipes, gardening, cooking Middle Eastern food, game nights with friends, and telling dad jokes. (You might even have to suffer through a few of those in the lessons, just be forewarned). Mr. Andrea brings two decades of experience working therapeutically and educationally with children and youth.
Cassie Mazur
Visual Artist, Teacher, Academy Manager
Cassie Mazur is a lifelong artist, art teacher, and nature enthusiast. She grew up in Ithaca, New York, and spent most of her youth perfecting the arts of photography, painting, and ceramics. She earned a BFA degree from Alfred University followed by a Master's in Art Education from SUNY Oswego.
In addition to her love of art, Cassie loves to pamper their cat, garden (especially flowers), dance Zumba, hike, volunteer, and she is one of the most devoted mothers on the planet.
Here is Cassie depicted with one of her mandala platters.
Cassie Mazur
Visual Artist, Teacher, Academy Manager
Cassie Mazur is a lifelong artist, art teacher, and nature enthusiast. She grew up in Ithaca, New York, and spent most of her youth perfecting the arts of photography, painting, and ceramics. She earned a BFA degree from Alfred University followed by a Master's in Art Education from SUNY Oswego.
In addition to her love of art, Cassie loves to pamper their cat, garden (especially flowers), dance Zumba, hike, volunteer, and she is one of the most devoted mothers on the planet.
Here is Cassie depicted with one of her mandala platters.
