Hello, Walden Families!
We are excited to share with you that Maria Mair-Stanley has accepted the position as Walden School Principal. Maria will start as soon as we identify a replacement 5th Grade Teacher.
Maria earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and her Master's degree in Special Education from Pennsylvania State University. She is also currently studying for her Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master's program at William James College.
She has held various positions at The Learning Center for the Deaf, including Child Care Worker, Family Partner, and, most recently, 5th Grade Classroom Teacher. She has over 10 years of experience in working with deaf children and adults and 5 years teaching. Maria remains a strong advocate for mental health, diversity, and inclusion.
We are grateful for Maria’s compassion and dedication to TLC. Her energy and enthusiasm creates a wonderful opportunity for Walden School to continue its growth as a program and further build a strong support system for our Walden students and staff.
Maria's vision for Walden School is to provide a secure and positive environment that will allow time and space for healing and learning. She passionately believes in giving every child a solid foundation to build on and achieve their full potential. She pledges a welcoming, safe, and supportive learning environment in which everyone is equal and all achievements are celebrated.
Please help us congratulate Maria!
