Ms. Anastasia She graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing Management in 2018 and recently became a certified Rapid Transformational Therapist and Emotion Code practitioner in 2022. She enjoys living life through her heart and being of service to others. While working through her schooling, one of her favorite jobs was nannying and working with children. "It is a great purpose to be a leading, loving example, truly hearing children, and being completely present with them as they grow and evolve. My heart is filled with joy and appreciation every day I get to spend at Hearthstone."

​Ms. Claire teaches Junior High, Spanish, Creative Writing, and Drama. Ms. Claire grew up in Rappahannock County. After high school, she attended Bard College where she majored in Asian Studies, focusing on China. She then earned her Master's degree in Teaching English as a Second Language from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. She has taught ESL to university students in China, Spain, Japan, and Mexico. For the last seven years, Ms. Claire has worked remotely as an education consultant for LaMeire College Consulting. In this role, she counsels high school students on summer opportunities (e.g. academic programs, volunteering, and faculty research). She also tutors students one-on-one in SAT, ACT, TOEFL, GMAT, and MCAT test preparation. She works closely with high school seniors throughout the college application process, helping them with their college essays and providing feedback throughout the application process.
Ms. Claire enjoys working with students to help them develop a love of learning that they can take with them into all other aspects of their lives. 

Mr. Aron teaches outdoor education and wood carving.
He is a graduate of Hearthstone School and a lifelong student of Waldorf education. Mr. Aron is a graduate of Prescott College in Arizona, having studied Outdoor Education, Wilderness First Aid, Search and Rescue, Environmental Science, Sculpture, Photography, Business Management, Ecological Design, Rope Course Facilitation, Experiential Education, and Ecological Restoration. While Attending Prescott College, Mr. Aron worked for two years as a woodworking teacher at Mountain Oak Elementary, a Charter Waldorf school. Mr. Aron graduated from Prescott College with a major in Adventure Education with an emphasis in Wilderness Leadership and Program Management and a double minor, one in Environmental Studies and the second in the Arts. Since 1999, Mr. Aron has operated an outdoor summer camp for children and young adults in Rappahannock County. 

Students will be introduced to the Spanish language through games, songs, and interactive class activities. They will learn basic vocabulary related to numbers, colors, food, hobbies, and more. There will also be a cultural element to the camp in which students will learn about different Spanish-speaking countries, exploring various traditions and customs. Students will also have the opportunity to cook dishes and try different foods that are typical to Latin America. The week will culminate with an event for parents to attend with student presentations and snacks.

Ages: 8 - 11 
Language level: Beginners
Dates: June 17 - June 21
Time: 9:00 - 3:00
Location: Hearthstone
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Instructors: Claire Schadler & Brant Marlett

Cost: $300 per child
          $150 per sibling

Please make checks payable to Claire Schadler or make payment via PayPal to [email protected].

Hearthstone is a nonprofit organization and relies on fundraising to fulfill its mission. Your contribution helps fund our ​pay-what-you-can tuition, supplies, operating expenses, and staff development. ​

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