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Careers at COS Circle of Seasons Charter School is a public school guided by the Core Principles of Public Waldorf Education, located in Fogelsville, Pennsylvania and a member of the Alliance for Public Waldorf Education. Teacher Application Are you a teacher interested in working at Circle of Seasons? Fill out this form and send it to HR@circleofseasons.org : 2025-2026 Positions MS ELA/Social Studies Teacher 2026-27 Grades 5-8 STEM Teacher 2026-27 Teacher Application The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania legislation recently amended the Child Protective Services Law, as well as the School Code requirements, for new and current school district employees. These specific requirements that impact all current Circle of Seasons employees are outlined below: Current employees with clearances less than 60 months old must update their clearances before the oldest clearance expires. Employees must obtain updated criminal history record clearances every 60 months from date of oldest clearance and the employee is responsible for the cost. Required Clearances: Child Abuse Clearance PA State Police Clearance FBI Clearance (Service code MUST be provided: 1KG6Q9 for charter schools) Please check the links below for associated clearance costs. Links for required background clearances: PA State Police Clearance FBI Fingerprints Clearance PA Child Abuse History Clearance Non-Discrimination Statement Circle of Seasons Charter School values diversity and welcomes students and families, and talented faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. COS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, religion, national or ethnic origin, height or weight, marital status, family status, ancestry, mental or physical disability or any protected class that may be required by law in its employment practices, educational policies, programs, activities or other school administered programs. Questions or concerns regarding this or other policies should be directed to the administration.

Circle of Seasons Charter School 1/14 Circle of Seasons is a unique public school that focuses on educating the whole child— head, heart, and hands —guided by the Core Principles of Public Waldorf Education. Located on a beautiful campus in Fogelsville, Pa, we serve grades K-8. Load More

Third Grade Class Teacher Sara Cipriotti < Back Third Grade Class Teacher Sara Cipriotti earned her Bachelor’s degree from Moravian College. She knew she wanted to work with children for a long time. She spent her summers during college babysitting children of all ages, and during her last year of college, she obtained an internship with a school psychologist at three local elementary schools. This experience reaffirmed her desire to work with elementary aged students. After graduating college, she went on to teach at a pre school before obtaining her job as a fourth grade teacher. Sara was eager to begin working at COS as a first grade teacher, as she finds the most fulfillment in inspiring the youngest of learners through activities involving imagination, creativity, and being outside in nature. In Sara’s free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. She especially likes going on hikes, relaxing at the beach, watching movies, or playing board games. scipriotti@circleofseasons.org < Previous Next >

Substitute Teacher Mike Watson < Back Substitute Teacher mwatson@circleofseasons.org < Previous Next >

Special Education Teacher Heather Lyon < Back Special Education Teacher Heather grew up in Plainsboro NJ, and moved to TN to get her bachelors in Elementary Education at Lee University. While in college she worked at a tutoring center for children of low socioeconomic status, taught yoga classes at a studio in the community, as well as performed as Disney princesses Belle and Snow White for children’s birthday parties. Through her college, Heather had the opportunity to volunteer teach English and mindfulness at an Orphanage in Chiang Mai Thailand. After graduating college Heather has worked in the NJ title 1 public school system as a Special Education Paraprofessional, 4th and 5th grade Teacher, Drama Club Director, and Yoga Mindfulness Teacher. Heather also went back to school and earned a Social Emotional Learning specialist certification through Breathe for Change. In addition to teaching Heather also works at a fitness studio teaching yoga, pilates and various fitness classes. Heather also published her first children’s book “Dreamland Adventure” based on her childhood dreams. Heather is interested in everything and has several hobbies that include yoga, rock climbing, mountain biking, ice skating, skiing, fitness, needle felting, singing, acting, paddle boarding, gardening, mining for fossils and gems, and foraging for edible and medicinal plants while hiking. hlyon@circleofseasons.org < Previous Next >

School Health Assistant Chealsa Miller School Health Assistant < Back Chealsa came to Circle of Seasons while searching for a holistic kindergarten program for her son. COS stood out as the core values and philosophy of the Waldorf method deeply resonated and aligned with her family’s own values. During the enrollment process, she fell in love with the campus and atmosphere, instantly knowing Circle of Seasons was where she wanted to be. As the school’s Health Assistant, Chealsa is able to apply her 10+ years of healthcare experience, knowledge as a holistic practitioner, and her dedication to healthy child development. She is truly humbled to be a part of this special community that works together to help children learn, grow, and thrive. When not at school or spending time with her family, Chealsa may be found in her garden, taking a hike, kayaking, camping, painting, or brewing herbal teas in the kitchen. cmiller@circleofseasons.org < Previous Next >

Paraprofessional Anna Haring < Back Paraprofessional aharing@circleofseasons.org < Previous Next >

Gardening Teacher Jordan Weagly < Back Gardening Teacher Jordan Weagly earned his Master’s degree in English from Kutztown University, where he also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Professional Writing. Jordan began tutoring as an undergraduate, then continued as a graduate assistant managing the university’s writing lab. These were formative years for his career, and Jordan moved on to work in and supervise a tutoring lab at Lehigh Carbon Community College. The priceless one-on-one skills developed as a tutor—which also helped when Jordan taught first year writing classes at LCCC and Reading Area Community College—would be honed over several years before he joined the staff at COS. Meanwhile, ever-growing home gardening experiences and a chance encounter at a local renewable energy fair had planted the seeds of an eventually deep-rooted reverence for the mission of Circle of Seasons and Waldorf pedagogy. Today, Jordan combines his personal passions and professional experiences as he strives to help children develop a connection to the natural world as the school’s garden teacher. Jordan has an exuberant passion for gardening and can usually be found pulling radishes in spring, plucking tomatoes in summer, and harvesting greens into late fall—in between walks with his German shepherd dog, Charlie. jweagly@circleofseasons.org < Previous Next >

SEL Teacher Casey Faurl < Back SEL Teacher cfaurl@circleofseasons.org < Previous Next >

German Teacher Krista Spradlin < Back German Teacher Krista studied at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Universität Duisburg-Essen and earned her Bachelor of Science in Education in 1999, graduating summa cum laude and immediately jumped into her teaching career. After earning her Masters of Science in Education in 2007 from Wilkes University, Krista continued to study the best methods of language instruction and earned a state certification in teaching English as a Second Language. Krista Spradlin’s affection for language and culture began as a child, growing up in a community where friends and neighbors spoke with thick accents, served food from the ‘old-world’, and danced to music that invoked joy, although it was sung in a language she didn’t understand. It is Krista’s greatest pleasure to share language with children in honor of the people who inspired her and gave her the wings to visit new worlds. She hopes this passion will shine through in her teaching, and that language will also inspire them to become students of the world. Over the last 20 years, Krista has had the pleasure to teach both middle and high school students throughout the Lehigh Valley. Krista has organized and executed numerous exchanges and guided many students in pursuing German in their careers. But, Krista has always wanted to see language instruction begin at a developmentally appropriate age and is thrilled to have an opportunity to be a part of second language instruction at Circle of Seasons. Krista presents authentic language through stories, play, imagination, acting and art and is confident that this method will align comfortably for all students at Circle of Seasons. This summer Krista and Tatiana, the Spanish instructor, attended a training in Philadelphia with leaders of CI movement to further enhance their instructional practices. Both are anxious to see students soar in their Spanish and German proficiency! When Krista is not dreaming of converting the world to multilingualism, she is probably gardening, hiking with her pooches, reading, running or trying to survive the teenage years with her own children, who are 17 and 13. Krista is also passionate about the environment and hopes to be involved with that aspect of education at Circle of Seasons as well. kspradlin@circleofseasons.org < Previous Next >

The mission of Circle of Seasons Foundation, Inc. is to encourage community-wide participation and philanthropy to Circle of Seasons Charter School. Gifts to the Circle of Seasons Foundation enhance and expand the school’s facility and campus and assure long-range financial flexibility for Circle of Seasons (COS) Charter School by supporting curriculum and enrichment opportunities for its students and teachers. Circle of Seasons Foundation, Inc. is an independent public charity dedicated to and organized exclusively for educational and charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation has been designated an Educational Improvement Organization (EIO) by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. With this designation Circle of Seasons Foundation can accept donations to the COS Charter School's programs in Gardening, Instrumental Music, Drama and Theatrical Arts, STEAM, and Woodworking through the Commonwealth's Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program. We are approved to accept EITC donations for the 2026-2027 fiscal year! Circle of Seasons Foundation, Inc. is governed by a Board of Trustees. Foundation Trustees are volunteers who support the mission of the Foundation. For more information or to make a gift to the Foundation click here or contact. Foundation Board of Trustees Michelle Smith - President Brandy Lyons - Vice President Minni Santilli - Secretary Rob Hesketh - Treasurer Valerie Case, Liaison to Circle of Seasons Board of Trustees GIVE TO COS ANNUAL REPORT 2024-25 BUILDING FUND SUCCESS TAX DOCUMENTATION

COS Board of Trustees The Circle of Seasons Charter School is governed by an appointed Board of Trustees. Board members are volunteers who support the mission and vision of Circle of Seasons (COS) and offer their individual areas of expertise to monitor the school’s performance in accordance with the approved charter application. Members of the COS Board of Trustees set the overall direction for the school by managing the budget, enacting school policies, and carrying out short and long-term strategic planning. Board meetings are held monthly on the 4th Thursday (unless otherwise announced) and are open to the public. Board Members Valerie Farrow - Board President David Matulevich - Board Treasurer David Matulevich is an executive manager for The Neffs National Bank where he has been employed for nearly 20 years. He served on the Circle of Seasons Board of Trustees from 2017 through 2021 before returning in 2023 and also the Upper Lehigh Lions Club since 2023. David has three children, two of which have graduated from COS and the other a current COS student. He enjoys the outdoors, time with his family, and serving the community. Katherine Wallace - Trustee Katie Wallace is a Registered Nurse serving as Clinical Coordinator on the trauma unit at a local hospital. She is studying for her master's degree in Healthcare Administration. Katie is a mom to three boys. Katie is grateful to serve on the COS Board of Trustees and greatly values the relationships she has built within the COS community and the love her children have for coming to school each day at Circle of Seasons. Lindsay Brooks - Trustee Lindsay Brooks is the financial manager for her family’s small business and mother of two sons. Her family has been a part of Circle of Seasons since 2022. Their love for the outdoors and Waldorf-based learning led them to the COS community. She looks forward to supporting the bright future and continued success of Circle of Seasons. Rahul Rampal - Trustee Colette Kenny Verdes - Trustee To contact all members of the BOT: cosboard@circleofseasons.org COS Board Meeting Minutes, Agendas, and Documen ts 2013-2014 School Year 2014-2015 School Year 2015-2016 School Year 2016-2017 School Year 2017-2018 School Year 2018-2019 School Year 2019-2020 School Year 2020-2021 School Year 2021-2022 School Year 2022-2023 School Year 2023-2024 School Year 2024-2025 School Year 2025-2026 School Year COS Schoolwide Comprehensive Plan 2022-2025 COS Strategic Plan 2018-2021 COS Block Rotation & PA Standards Alignment 2023-2024 Financial Statement 2022-2023 Financial Statement 2021-2022 Financial Statement 2020-2021 Financial Statement 2019-2020 Financial Statement 2018-2019 Financial Statement 2017-2018 Financial Statement 2016-2017 Financial Statement View Parent Complaint Policy View Staff Complaint Procedure COS Financial Audit 2024-25 Agency Open Records Officer Joey Huber jhuber@circleofseasons.org | 610-285-6267 8380 Mohr Lane Fogelsville, Pa 18051 Office of Open Records Request Form Board of Trustees FAQ's Circle of Seasons Policies