Jacqueline Leaf
Jacqueline Leaf
Lower School Assistant Teacher
Jacqueline is a retired Waldorf teacher having had a variety of experience in the field with classes ranging in age from infant through high school.
Her education includes 8 years of bilingual (French/English) Catholic school, a BA in Fine Art and teaching, a MA in elementary ed., and certifications in NH and VT.
Graduating with an Art degree at 23, Jackie set out on a creative journey of exploration in philosophy, religion and psychology. For employment she was first drawn to the realm of people with special needs and disabilities. Several years were occupied with serving different populations of people and acquiring more education, all while raising and partially homeschooling three children along with her husband, Mike. At the age of 45 she entered the field of Waldorf where her Art became more focused on the mediums of beeswax, chalk, and watercolor.
With a home in the White Mountains she continues to love her work with children in Keene at GWCS in the role of a class assistant. In her spare time she also enjoys life with family and grandchildren, along with physical activities outdoors in nature.