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Douglas Gerwin – Teens, Sex & Waldorf Education
March 9, 2017 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Free
The Denver Waldorf School is honored to host renowned Waldorf researcher and author Douglas Gerwin for his lecture Teens, Sex and Waldorf Education. This is one event you don’t want to miss, but to attend you must reserve your spot in advance. RSVP below by Monday, March 6 for the lecture and childcare.
- RSVP Deadline: Monday, March 6
- Lecture Date: Thursday, March 9
- Time & Location: 5:30-7pm at DWS
- Childcare: Available for a fee with reservation
About Teens, Sex & Waldorf Education
Teens, Sex & Waldorf Education is a potent thought-provoking lecture inspired by Dr. Gerwin’s recently published book Trailing Clouds of Glory—Essays on Human Sexuality and the Education of Youth in Waldorf Schools. This book has been twelve years in the making, but you can glean insights on parenting today’s teens in this valuable 90-minute lecture. Not a parent to teenagers? Parents of children of all ages are welcome and will greatly benefit from Dr. Gerwin’s wisdom as he is a highly acclaimed lector in the DWS community and beyond.
About Waldorf Expert Dr. Douglas Gerwin
Dr. Douglas Gerwin is a thought-leader in the Waldorf world and renowned expert on teaching teens in alignment with Rudolf Steiner’s philosophy on education. He serves the Center for Anthroposophy as the Director, High School Program Chair and member of its Pedagogical Advisory Council for which prepares high school teachers for the classroom and is a guest teacher and adviser to some 40 Waldorf high schools in the United States and abroad. He is also the Executive Director of the Research Institute for Waldorf Education.
Dr. Gerwin has taught history, literature, German, music and life science at the college and high school levels for some 35 years. He has also either co-authored or edited nine books on Waldorf education, including Survey of Waldorf Graduates, a comprehensive study of Waldorf alumni spanning more than 60 years.
In addition to being active as a high school and adult education teacher, Dr. Gerwin is a Waldorf graduate and endeared supporter of The Denver Waldorf School.
RSVP For Dr. Gerwin’s Lecture by Monday March 6
Dr. Gerwin’s lecture takes place on Thursday March 9, but please RSVP no later than Monday, March 6. Scroll down to the very bottom of this page and confirm the number of attendees in your family. We’ll provide childcare for children ages 4 and older; childcare costs (to be paid directly to the care provider upon drop off) are $10 for one child or $15 per family. All are welcome to this FREE lecture, so please feel free to spread the word.
Need more info? Email questions on the lecture to Admissions Director Brie Kaiser at [email protected] and childcare questions to Carrie Tentori at [email protected].