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Rooted in Reflection, Guided by Growth
Explore thoughts and stories that reflect our values as educators, parents, and lifelong learners.


Announcing Fáilte Village: A New Community Initiative for Families
At Fáilte Waldorf-Inspired Microschool, we have always believed in providing a nurturing and supportive environment for children who need...
Jennifer Kempin
May 19, 20242 min read


Who is Fáilte For?
When my son was in kindergarten, he attended a cozy little private Quaker school. Parent-teacher conference time rolled around, and I was...
Jennifer Kempin
Feb 3, 20242 min read


Why Fáilte Waldorf Microschool? A Warm Welcome for Families
Embracing the Warmth of Welcome As I began to realize that the dream of starting my own school could become a reality, I quickly envisioned how I wanted to run the school . My years of working with children, studying curriculum, collaborating with families, and training had all led to this point, and I could see it as clear as day. But what would I call this school? It seemed like a small thing, but it was a monumental decision—one that I didn't have expertise in. When this q
Jennifer Kempin
Jan 21, 20242 min read


Our Homeschooling Journey: How Did We Get Here
I know it might sound like a cliché, but it’s true: If someone had told me a decade ago, or even five years ago, that I would find myself homeschooling my child and absolutely loving it, I would have dismissed the idea as pure fantasy. Back in those days, I was a young, enthusiastic public school teacher. I vividly remember those hallway chats with fellow teachers, one of whom would adamantly declare, "I would never send my child to a private school," a sentiment echoed by ev
Jennifer Kempin
Dec 13, 20233 min read
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