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Raising Courageous Humans in an Anxious World
Thursday April 23, 2026 6:00pm - 7:15pm EDT
Violet Crown @ 200 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
This conversation will explore how Waldorf education responds to the growing challenge of anxiety among young children and their parents. Panelists will discuss Waldorf principles and practices that help nurture calm, resilience, and confidence in children, and consider these approaches within the broader landscape of educational research and our evolving understanding of the human condition.

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A special thank you to the presenting sponsors of the 14th Annual Tom Tom Festival: the University of Virginia, Virginia Tourism, R.L. Beyer Custom Homes, Ludwig Kuttner, and The City of Charlottesville
Speakers
avatar for Sharifa Oppenheimer

Sharifa Oppenheimer

Founding Teacher, Charlottesville Waldorf School
Sharifa Oppenheimer was the founding teacher of the Charlottesville Waldorf School.  She is also the author of the ever popular book Heaven on Earth: A Handbook for Parents of Young Children  and its workbook How To Create The Star of your Family Culture. Her recently released book... Read More →
avatar for Lanz Travers

Lanz Travers

Psychotherapist, Bridge to Wholeness
Lanz is a psychotherapist specializing in trauma therapy for adults, and is honored to facilitate healing, growth, and change for her clients. Lanz brings a unique, holistic approach to supporting individuals on their healing journeys, based on attachment theory, with experiential... Read More →
avatar for Anne Coyner

Anne Coyner

Enrollment Coordinator, Charlottesville Waldorf School
Anne Coyner has been in Waldorf Education for nearly 15 years, working with families and young children.  She's created and led Parent & Child programs at Waldorf schools in both California and Virginia.  Her multiple roles over the years at CWS have Anne interfacing regularly with... Read More →
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Amanda Tipton

School Director, Charlottesville Waldorf School
Amanda Tipton is a nonprofit leader and longtime Waldorf administrator with over fifteen years of experience supporting schools, families, and communities in cultivating environments where children can thrive. As School Director of the Charlottesville Waldorf School, she has worked... Read More →
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Charlottesville Waldorf School

Strengthening Inner Confidence for Creative and Intellectual Success and Purpose
At Charlottesville Waldorf School, every child tries a variety of skills, learning them richly and deeply. The result is a blossoming of each individual’s inner confidence: certainty and evidence that they can tackle anything out in the world. It’s a liberal arts education brought... Read More →
Thursday April 23, 2026 6:00pm - 7:15pm EDT
Violet Crown
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