Our Leadership & Staff

Emily’s first glimpse with Waldorf education began with a tour of a Philadelphia area school as part of her graduate school studies. Fast forward several years and the Morning Garden program at WSP became the perfect fit for both her children as they moved into a school environment. With 12 years of experience as a small business owner, Emily relies on her communication and organizational skills to share the values and curriculum of a Waldorf education with prospective families. 

Fleming Davis comes to us with eight years of professional cleaning experience, one of which was this past year as a member of our former cleaning company. On occasion last year, Fleming was a substitute driver on one of our bus routes — quickly becoming among our students’ favorite drivers. We are thrilled to introduce him as our full-time janitor beginning in 2020. Fleming is the proud father of an infant son who is still too young for our programming, but we look forward to him joining our student body in the years to come!

Anne's professional pathway to nonprofit started through volunteering for social justice organizations and grew into a career choice. WSP's dedication to community and compassion is a perfect match. Previously at Literacy Pittsburgh, Anne joined WSP in 2019 where she writes grants for the school and offers development support. In her free time she paints and spends time with her husband and their dog, Boomer.

With over 15 years of experience creating brands and marketing materials in the nonprofit and higher education sectors, Jenn brings a rich set of skills and experiences to Waldorf School of Pittsburgh. With a background in human-centered design, Jenn is passionate about understanding people's needs and developing solutions to meet those needs. Jenn is so excited to put her skills and passion to use in service of WSP, where her daughter is in the class of 2029.

Mark's journey to Waldorf School of Pittsburgh began in 2013 when he and his wife adopted two young boys. "Waldorf education has been the best support for our kids and has helped us become better parents."  With over 30 years experience in the theater arts and 20 years in the business sector, Mr. Staley brings to all his work a unique set of diverse and multifaceted skills. He is an excellent and engaging communicator with innovative organizational skills adaptable to the needs of a variety of projects through collaborative and creative problem-solving. A lifelong learner and health practitioner, Mark teaches yoga, meditation, healthy eating, acting, and movement.

David Taylor recently joined Waldorf School of Pittsburgh in September 2023. Previously he led financial teams in the pharmaceutical industry before retiring and wanting to work in the not-for-profit industry. A proud dad to four daughters, he and his wife Jackie recently moved from NJ to Pittsburgh to be closer to family.

Jen Widich is our Front Office and Family Communication Manager. She comes to us with thirteen years of teaching experience followed most recently by two years as the Director of Brightside Academy in McKees Rocks. Jen has had the meaningful experience of teaching Kindergarten and English to children while living in Okinawa, Japan for three and a half years. She brings a warm, steady presence and deep commitment to the teamwork required for a well-run school.