Inspiring Education Since 1967

Welcome to Sunbridge Institute, an independent, not-for-profit adult learning community. North America’s oldest Waldorf teacher education institute, Sunbridge presents low-residency, world-renowned Waldorf teacher education programs, as well as professional development and general interest courses and workshops on Waldorf education and teaching, organizational leadership, and the arts. The teachings of Rudolf Steiner, the founder of Waldorf education, are at the heart of the Sunbridge mission, and we are dedicated to the support of Waldorf education in North America.

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In addition to our teacher education programs, Sunbridge also offers a variety of courses and workshops designed for seasoned educators and administrators, as well as for those who are brand new to Waldorf education. From our weeklong Summer Series courses to our school-year weekend workshops, we have a professional development or introductory experience to meet all levels of interest and need. And with most of these events taking place online, you can often attend from anywhere.

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Sunbridge offers a full array of Waldorf teacher education programs in low-residency formats that enable students from all geographic points to become part of our learning community. Applications are now available for these cohorts enrolling summer 2026: Early Childhood, Elementary, and High School Teacher Education diploma programs, World Languages & Cultures Teacher Education certificate program, and, for highly experienced Waldorf educators with relevant prior coursework, Completion Tracks of our Early Childhood and Elementary programs.

Early Childhood

Elementary

High School

Elementary Music

World Languages

Masters Degree Option

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✨ Faculty Highlight: Nancy Blanning ✨We are honored to highlight Nancy Blanning, program co-director and a cornerstone of Sunbridge’s early childhood faculty since 1994.With a lifelong dedication to Waldorf education, Nancy brings deep wisdom in child development, developmental movement, language arts, and anthroposophical studies. Her work is rooted in a profound commitment to supporting the healthy physical and sensory development of young children, with a special focus on therapeutic education and movement.Nancy recently retired from a nearly 40-year career at The Denver Waldorf School, where she served as a kindergarten teacher and educational support specialist. Beyond the classroom, she is a widely respected voice in the field—frequently presenting at national and international conferences and contributing extensively to Waldorf early childhood literature.Her work includes contributions to Gateways, Lilipoh magazine, and several WECAN publications, as well as co-authoring Movement Journeys and Circle Adventures, a beloved resource for educators.Nancy holds a BA in English from the University of Colorado and is also trained as an Extra Lesson provider and therapeutic educator through Gradalis Seminars.We are deeply grateful for all Nancy continues to bring to Sunbridge and to the wider Waldorf community. 🌿Explore our Early Childhood program: www.sunbridge.edu/teacher-education/early-childhood-teacher-education/#SunbridgeInstitute #WaldorfEducation #FacultyHighlight #EarlyChildhoodEducation #MovementMatters ... See MoreSee Less

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