Maggie Smith

In this engaging discussion, former Waldorf educator Maggie Smith shares her eye-opening experiences within the Waldorf school system, known for its unique arts-based approach to education. She reveals the unsettling realities of its anti-science ideology and rigid devotion to founder Rudolf Steiner. The conversation dives into the school's enchanting practices versus the problematic undercurrents of hierarchy and spiritual philosophies. Maggie candidly reflects on her journey, exploring how idealism can mask deeper cult-like dynamics in educational environments.