Susanne Gaardboe Buhler was born part Viking (Denmark), part medicine woman (America). She has been lucky enough to have lived in many different countries, which has gifted her with the knowledge of speaking multiple languages fluently, as well as a passion for and experience

with learning from and understanding the various cultures, people and natural lands that make up this beautiful planet. With a great desire to consistently walk as close to Mother Earth as possible, she has spent years as a student of the medicine way, as well as of the Eastern traditions of both yoga and martial arts.

She achieved her Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Cultural Encounters at Roskilde University Center in Denmark, where she then also went on to study for a Master’s degree in Health Promotion. She has taught all ages from 2 yrs old to 83 yrs old in a variety of settings and subjects, from preschool, to elementary, middle, and high school, to language immersion schools, to universities and adult evening schools, to a dojo, to seminars and courses and ceremonies. She has also spent years in social work as a case manager, care coordinator and interpreter for different non- profits that she has also helped manage and run.

Susanne was first introduced to Rudolf Steiner’s view on education and life years ago in Denmark at her son’s preschool. She was immediately fascinated by the deep resonance his teachings created within her being, and has studied and to the best of her abilities applied his wisdom to her own life and to her children’s. She loves the profound, conscious connections the Waldorf way shares with nature, art, movement, music, and spirit.

Her greatest loves and teachers are her two precious children, both of whom attend COF. Exploring all of life with them and seeking to touch and know and grow that seed and spark of light, love, and humanity in them and in herself continues to be her greatest adventure. She is excited to share this dance of life with the children and community of COFS as we journey together this coming school year. She is grateful for the honor.