Lightsong Waldorf Outdoor School
Ms. McCloskey
Dedicated to advocating for others no matter what learning path they might be on, Ms. McCloskey has worked as an educator in myriad capacities for the past 20 years. After working as a patient educator in a women’s health clinic for 8 years, She earned her Masters of Teaching from Pacific University in 2008 and Completed her Waldorf Teacher Training in 2010. She first fell in love with outdoor learning when she worked at Hazelwood House, a Waldorf certified mixed age outdoor kindergarten for two summers. She then spent many years teaching art, art history, and social studies to 7th -12th grade students. Ms. McCloskey took a first-grade class in the fall of 2020 when Lightsong Outdoor School first began. Ms. McCloskey is gratefully overjoyed to be working in concert together with Mrs. Pereira to meet children of mixed ages in this school. Ms. McCloskey loves working with families. Helping them navigate what is sometimes murky and rough territory, she takes delight advocating for the growth of all family dynamics. She continues to deepen her understanding of Curative Education as indicated by Rudolf Steiner. She has also finished her third year of the Kairos Institute training in Artistic Therapies and Emergency Pedagogy. She has begun offering Anthroposophical Painting Therapy for children and adults, and sees education as indicated by Rudolf Steiner as a healing education.
With a passion for the natural world and connecting with others, Mrs. Pereira has spent the past 12 years serving children in various capacities. She first encountered Waldorf education as a parent seeking a nurturing environment for her children. She continues to be drawn towards a deeper understanding of child development and a healing education through the indications of Rudolf Steiner. Mrs. Pereira is delighted to work alongside Ms. McCloskey in cultivating a space where each child is seen and can flourish in their unique way.
Mrs. Pereira
Mrs. Li grew up in a scenic city in the south of China, which is surrounded by karsts. She had a deep connection with nature during her childhood and was joyful when she immersed in nature. Mrs. Li received a Bachelor of Engineering from Guangxi University and had been working in the semiconductor industry for more than 20 years. She encountered the Waldorf education when she was exploring education methods for her son. The nurturing environment and the enthusiasm of teachers inspired her passion in education and she completed Waldorf Teacher Training in both Grades and Early Childhood in 2024.
Mrs. Li is delighted to join the Lightsong family and looks forward to a joyful journey with the children.
Ms. Li
Ms Loughran was first introduced to Waldorf Education as a five year old when her mother fell in love with the beauty of the Waldorf kindergarten classroom. Ms Loughran earned her bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from the University of Oregon and her eurythmy diploma from Rudolf Steiner College. In 2010, she had the unique opportunity to join a professional eurythmy group based in Germany and spent three years performing on stages throughout Europe and Asia. It was through this experience that she witnessed the magical combination of eurythmy and fairytales, and how children of all ages and cultures can be nourished through the stories and gestures. Ms Loughran lived in Canada where she taught eurythmy and games at the Vancouver Waldorf School. She lives in Eugene with her partner and their three year old son. Ms Loughran is honored to be joining the team at Lightsong Outdoor School.
Ms. Loughran
Kim fell in love with the violin at the age of 12 and has played most of her life. Since 2000, Kim has taught violin and viola privately and in schools. Her passion for education centers on the joy of collaborative playing and the wonderful social benefits of music with others. She is the executive director of the Albany Youth Orchestra program, and she founded and conducts the Albany String Orchestra, an adult educational orchestra. In addition to playing in local symphony orchestras, Kim absolutely loves musical theater and can be found in most pit orchestras in Corvallis. She also enjoys old-time fiddle and bluegrass music, where she plays fiddle and guitar. When not playing music, she can often be found outdoors enjoying our beautiful state. Kim is delighted to join the Lightsong family and looks forward to sharing her love of string music with the children.