Alumni Perspectives
About Critical Thinking
“The education at OSS taught me to think rather than memorizing facts out of a textbook.” -Grant ‘05
An OSS Waldorf education “taught me to think and attack problems from a variety of viewpoints. It gave me a creative outlook that others did not have and it made me enjoy learning the way others didn’t.” “As I grew up, I valued the education more and more.” -Nora ‘03
“OSS taught me to think independently and analytically.” -Jasmine ‘07
“I learn concepts easily because OSS allowed me to make connections between diff erent areas of my knowledge.”
-Anthony ‘06
About Reverance for Life
Waldorf education “helps you be more responsible, it builds on your integrity.” -Truman ‘07
An OSS Waldorf education “fosters a level of kindness I’ve never seen in others.” -Electra ‘00
An OSS Waldorf education is “not skills you can measure on a test or the ACT, it is human values.” -Hannah ‘09
“I have an appreciation for the arts and nature along with sensitivity for life.” -Adam ‘08
“I walk with courage because of the storytelling that lives within me” -Miles ‘06
About Dreaming & Self Confidence
OSS graduates “see what is possible in the world, they dream big, they want to make a difference.” -Karen
“OSS allowed me to show everyone my true self and be confident.” -Ananna ‘10
“OSS taught me to be open to all ideas, to fi nd humor and be innovative and made me well-rounded.” -Ellen ‘04
About Relationships & Community
“The students in your class are closer than friends, they are family, and you know that you will know them the rest of your life.” -Matt
OSS is “a fabulous place for children to have a childhood. The life force I see in Waldorf children is missing in others.” -A mother of three OSS alumni and therapist
About Love of Learning
“There have never been subjects I didn’t like. I have a love of learning.” -Daniel PhD, ‘99
“I internalize class material, instead of simply memorizing it. Understanding concepts means being able to apply ideas.” -Debora ‘03
