Katy Jones has been teaching for 15 years. She began her career in 2011 as a Teach for America corps member, moving to Denver to work in Title I schools. She taught English and served as an advisor at Mapleton Early College, and later taught humanities and concurrent enrollment at Denver South High School.

She holds a Master’s in Education from the University of Colorado Denver in Curriculum and Instruction for Literacy Instruction and is a certified Concurrent Enrollment professor through Adams State University in the discipline of history.

Katy was drawn to Waldorf education while searching for a school for her own child. The rhythms and beauty of a Waldorf education, along with its emphasis on imagination, beauty, and a true appreciation for the world, inspired her to become a Waldorf teacher. She believes that when students develop a critical love of the world, they are empowered to create the society and world they hope to live in.

In her teaching, she loves helping students analyze complex texts through clear visuals and annotations, engage in evidence-based discussions, and write creatively and persuasively. She hopes her students leave her classroom feeling confident that they have the tools to read anything.

Originally from New York’s lower Hudson Valley, Katy has called Colorado home since 2011. She has two children who attend DWS, a husband who is a middle school math teacher, and a small fluffy goldendoodle named Arya. In her free time, she enjoys reading, watercoloring, nature journaling, ultimate frisbee, and traveling with her family. They spend every summer in Maine enjoying the woods and ocean. 

Her favorite Waldorf tradition is the winter spiral, which she sees as a potent reminder of our inner light in the darkening season. She is also interested in learning more about Steiner and how his philosophy can help us navigate truth and beauty in the modern world.