Staff

EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHERS | CLASS TEACHERS | SUBJECT TEACHERS | STUDENT SERVICES

Kim Ayan
Director of Development & Community Life
Ms. Ayan has been an active member of the WSL Community for over 10 years. As a class parent and member of the Parent Community Association (PCA), she supported several events at the school, including the annual Holiday Fair, Spring Gala, and our Graduation ceremonies. Ms. Ayan also spearheaded several PCA initiatives and parent volunteer opportunities. All three of her children attended WSL, with her daughter graduating in 2020.

Marie Duprey
Design & Communications Specialist
Ms. Duprey earned her BFA in graphic design and illustration from Tyler School of Art and her MA in professional writing and publishing from Emerson College. Before joining WSL, Ms. Duprey had an extensive career in the marketing and communications department of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. She worked in various roles, culminating in 20 years as the senior graphic designer on staff. Ms. Duprey also works as a freelance illustrator and mixed media artist as well as a certified holistic health coach in nutrition. Ms. Duprey’s daughter is a member of WSL’s class of 2025.

Esther Farrow
Senior Accountant

Ms. Farrow joins us with over 25 years of experience in accounting. Most recently, she was the Business and Finance Manager at Girls Inc. of Worcester. Prior to that, she held the position of Bookkeeper and Financial Administrator at The Imago School in Maynard. She earned a BA (HONS) in Business Administration and Accounting from Brunel University, England.

Karen Hartman
Homespun Co-Manager
After receiving a B.A. in early childhood education from West Chester University, Ms. Hartman received her Waldorf teacher training certification from Sunbridge College and began working at the Atlanta Waldorf School as a kindergarten teacher. She later created and taught the parent-child programs at Golden Circle Kindergarten, now the River Waldorf School, in Upper Black Eddy, PA, and Suncoast Waldorf School in Clearwater, FL. At Homespun, Ms. Hartman creates a welcoming space for parents to gather, socialize, and purchase high-quality items that support Waldorf pedagogy. Ms. Hartman’s three children have all attended Waldorf schools.

Kendall Helbock
Summer Program Manager,
Aftercare & Extended Day Program Manager,
Substitution Coordinator

Ms. Helbock has worked over the past 20 years in various capacities with children of all ages. She spent 13 years with the Philipstown Recreation Department as a teacher with the Learning Center Preschool, Director of the Preschool Summer Fun Program and as an instructor with the aftercare program. After moving from New York to Massachusetts she has been a Lead Mentor Teacher at Meeting House Childcare in Newton. She has a B.A. in history from Manhattanville College. Kendall loves gardening, reading and taking care of her dog, Herman.

Josh Horwitz
Director of Admissions

Josh has over 25 years of experience in independent education, 23 of them as a teacher at Shady Hill School. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Josh has chaired numerous Shady Hill Admissions Teams. Throughout his teaching career, he has worn many hats, including apprentice teacher, lead teacher, mentor, athletic coach, service-learning coordinator, parent, and committee member. Josh has participated in professional development opportunities ranging from the Privilege Institutes’ White Privilege conference to the NAIS School Leadership Institute. He has traveled to China with Primary Source and to Nantucket as a member of an AISNE self-study team. Josh holds a M.ED. in Middle School Education from Lesley College and B.A. in Government Studies from Harvard University.

Sara Hyson
Bursar & Operations Assistant
Ms. Hyson has extensive office management and accounting experience. Prior to her work at WSL as the Assistant in the Evergreen Kindergarten (2019-20), she provided administrative support at Gentle Giant Moving Company, accounting services at Blue Cross Blue Shield, and served as Office Manager at two businesses on Nantucket. Ms. Hyson earned a B.A. in Linguistics with a Minor in Art from Macalester College in St. Paul, MN. She is a world traveler and a WSL alum and current parent.

Luciana Marino
Office Manager
Luciana brings her familiarity with Waldorf Education and her skills as a medical interpreter to the Main Office and to the Aftercare program this year. She has experience as a Language Teacher from Escola Waldorf Rudolf Steiner, a Waldorf School in Brazil, where she also attended Waldorf Teacher Training. She has worked as a Medical Interpreter in medical and office settings and is comfortable working in a busy office, handling and organizing vital tasks. She has also been a volunteer at our school store, Homespun. Luciana is a familiar and welcome face on campus, as the mother of a recent graduate (class of ‘21), and a current elementary student. 

Paul Menz
Facilities Manager
Mr. Menz graduated from Don Bosco Technical High School with a concentration in electronics. After entering college to study engineering, he decided to pursue his passion for the building trades. Mr. Menz received his Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician’s License and worked as an electrician at Tufts Medical Center for many years. He is now WSL’s indispensable Building Manager, responsible for every aspect of campus and facilities maintenance and enhancement.

Michael Massicotte
Director Of Finance and Operations

Mike has over 25 years of finance and operations experience for nonprofit organizations in the greater Boston area. He volunteers his time on several boards and is active in his local community. Mike enjoys the outdoors and is an avid skier and golfer.

Maxwell Murphy
Floating Extended Day Teacher
Maxwell is a graduate of Bentley University holding a B.S. in Finance with a minor in environmental science. After university, he completed an extensive carpentry apprenticeship and reintegrated himself into his hometown of North Reading, Massachusetts. He is now a self employed carpenter and involved community member. Max finds great pleasure in serving his community as an assistant scoutmaster, living history educator, and church member. He has now decided to take his varied skill set and begin to apply it towards a career in education. In his free time, you may find him guiding families on whitewater raft trips in the Adirondacks, chasing north shore surf, and fishing throughout the Ipswich River watershed.

Shelly Schuerfeld
Kitchen Assistant
Shelly is another familiar face around campus as the parent of a current elementary student. She has a deep love and respect for food and nutrition as well as experience working in a functional health office. She brings her love of homemade meals and a can-do attitude to assist in the daily work of the WSL kitchen. Shelly believes she is channeling her beloved grandfather (Pépé) who was a chef in the US Navy.

Teva Skovronek
Floating Substitute
As a young child, Teva attended Waldorf School of Lexington, and then River Valley Waldorf School in PA. She has experience as a Homework Coach and Tutor. In her most recent teaching position, she worked as a long-term substitute for a full-time math teaching position at a private High School in PA. Previously, she provided one-on-one tutoring to young children, teaching new material and supplementing homework assignments.

Tom Trigg
Head of School

Tom Trigg is a career educator and school leader. In a career that started here in the Boston area over 30 years ago, he has taught and coached while also working as a director of communications, director of admissions, academic dean, division head, and head of school. He is a progressive school leader who promotes growth, joy, curiosity, and a commitment to making the world a better place. Tom's specialties lie in strengthening school governance, communicating, and building a sense of belonging and common purpose that positively influences enrollment and fundraising. Tom comes to us from All Saints Episcopal Day School in Hoboken, NJ, where he served as Interim Head of School. He also has two children who attended the Waldorf School of Pittsburgh, where he served on the Trustee Development Committee.

Laura White
Director of Marketing & Communications
Ms. White has over 15 years of experience in marketing and communications, including three and a half years as the Marketing & Communications Director at Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay. Previously, she spent over seven years at an Information Technology Media company, managing international products, partnerships, and operations. Ms. White earned her B.S. in international business from Roger Williams University. Her two daughters attend WSL, and her husband, Colin White, is a graduate of the Waldorf School of Lexington.

Christina Yon RN MSN
School Nurse
Ms. Yon joins us with over 10 years of nursing experience in primary care and community settings. She has worked as a Doula, a Midwife, Community Health Nurse, and Primary Care Nurse, working with both children and individuals across the lifespan. Most recently, Christina was a team nurse at Beth Israel Lahey Health Primary Care in Lexington. Prior to that, she led a team of 15 nurses and medical assistants as a Nurse Manager at the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center in Framingham. Christina earned a Master of Science in Nursing from Yale School of Nursing, a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Brown University, and is a licensed, Registered Nurse in Massachusetts. Christina is a current parent at the school, with a child in our Early Childhood program. In addition to English, Christina speaks Spanish and Portuguese.