Teachers
Our experienced teachers are here to meet your child wherever he or she is, in his or her development, remove obstacles to learning, and work in close proximity until capacities and skills are developed.
Prajna Ginty MA, CYT
Teacher / Therapist
Prajna N Ginty MA, CYT
Remedial Teacher and Therapist
Prior to having children Prajna specialized in holistic healing as a certified massage therapist, yoga teacher, and body centered psychotherapist. She received a BA in Psychology and Dance Therapy from SUNY at Binghamton and did graduate work in Psychology at Boston University. She developed Bodyworks Unlimited Inc. (A massage and yoga therapy business in Silicon Valley); founded The Village School (Waldorf integrated kindergarten) in Santa Cruz, CA. Prajna closed her private practice as a body centered psychotherapist to complete the Waldorf teacher’s certification at Rudolf Steiner College. She graduates in 2012 with a Masters in Education. She is passionate about facilitating experiential learning, healing and continues to train in Spatial Dynamics, Movement Therapy, and Neurological Development Delay Therapy. She lives with her family in Fair Oaks. Away from her work interests, you will find Prajna practicing Bikram yoga, writing, gardening, spending time with her children, and playing with Suki, her family’s dog. For more information about Meditation and Meetings with Prajna click here.
Eva Cranstoun
Music Teacher / Singing Therapist
Eva is a certified teacher and Singing therapist of the “School of Uncovering the Voice.” In 1998 she graduated from Rudolf Steiner College in Fair Oaks with a diploma in Waldorf Education (Grades). She has 11 years of experience teaching general music and singing to children of all ages as well as to adults, in classroom settings, workshop groups and conferences as well as in one-on-one settings. As vocal performer, Waldorf educator and therapist she has acquired had a wide perspective and deep soul understanding of the human voice. Eva’s first connection to children with special needs was at a Waldorf School in Vienna, Austria where her father worked as an Anthroposophical Pediatrician. She grew up playing, helping and sharing meals with many unique children. Her connection continues to deepen through practical and therapeutic work. Eva lives in Fair Oaks with her husband and three teen-age children.
Emily Ramsey
Instructional Assistant
Emily completed her early childhood education in a Waldorf School and has worked as a caregiver since her teens. She loves helping children, especially helping those with special challenges. She has received training in healing modalities that support children with developmental delays through working with Flowing River Resources. She is currently a student at Chico State majoring in Nutrition. In her spare time you will find her belly dancing, practicing photography, spending time with family, or working with our part time programs.
Sakima
Therapy Dog
Sakima is a career change dog from Guide Dogs for the Blind. He is our therapy dog, “the king of relaxation,” a teacher to all.
Board of Directors
Kay Weinshienk D.O.
General Practitioner, Osteopath
Kay graduated from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1995. She has a private practice of traditional Osteopathy including Cranial and Bio-dynamic Osteopathy. Her practice focuses on engaging health so the natural responsiveness and function of the body may be restored. She specializes in treating children with developmental disabilities and learning challenges. She holds an interest in the total movement system and completed Spatial Dynamics training with Jaimen McMillan. Kay her family live in Nevada City, CA.
Jim Cunningham
Physical Therapist
Jim has been in practice since 1983. As a Lomi Practitioner and Somatic Educator, he has spent many years exploring the body/mind connection and the potential for deep healing through body awareness. Jim is currently completing his Marriage and Family Therapy training.
Robin Fennel
Clinical Social Worker
Robin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has specialized in working with children and adolescents for 23 years. She has worked in various mental health settings and currently has a therapy practice at Kaiser Permanente.
Steve Rogers
Holistic Practitioner
Steve received a BS degree in Business Administration. He has studied many holistic healing techniques such as Brain Gym, Metamorphosis and H.A.N.D.L.E. Steve is a gifted furniture maker who furnished our learning center. He brings a wealth of inspiration and practical ideas to our vision
Advisory Board
Lynne Castellucci
Special Education Advocate
Lynn received her formal training in Psychology, is a Special Education Advocate for Developmental Disabilities Area Board III to families with children in special education and individuals served by the Regional Center. Lynne also provides parent and professional training and serves as a community resource for families. Prior to working for the Area Board, Lynne worked with a national non-profit parent support group. She started a local chapter and provided seminars on ADD to professionals and parents. Ms. Castellucci is a parent of two children with special needs and brings to her trainings and presentations insight and compassion only a parent can share.
Prajna , Autumn, Abby and Libby
The Happy Virus
I caught the happy virus last night
When I was out singing beneath the stars.
It is remarkably contagious —
So kiss me.
(Libby’s favorite poem by Hafiz)
“I was neurotic for years. I was anxious and depressed and selfish. Everyone kept telling me to change. I resented them and I agreed with them, and I wanted to change, but simply couldn't, no matter how hard I tried. Then one day someone said to me, "Don't change. I love you just as you are." Those words were music to my ears: "Don't change, Don't change. Don't change . . . I love you as you are." I relaxed. I came alive. And suddenly I changed!”
~ Anthony de Mello
Knitting, felting, and sewing
Shaping letters and spelling with clay
Eurythmy: balancing with copper rod