The Vision of Tierra Madre School is to provide a nurturing educational environment that enlivens children’s imagination, fosters their creativity, stimulates their intellect, and instills in them a sense of wonder and reverence for the natural world, as well as to honor self and others as part of that world.

We will achieve this through a play-based kindergarten and an academically challenging, experiential, arts-integrated grades curriculum that are both thoughtfully attuned to honoring the developmental stages of childhood and designed to assist each individual to fully develop his or her own unique human capacities and intelligences. Through this endeavor we envision helping to bring forth a population of thoughtful, intelligent and compassionate citizens who are immersed in community, inspired by a deeply held love of learning, and committed to helping create a more just and peaceful world.

Toward this end, our vision includes:

• A contemporary Waldorf curriculum taught by Waldorf-trained teachers.
• A school campus that practices environmental sustainability and allows students frequent access to the natural world.
• Community partnerships that enhance the students’ connection to the natural world.
• A Community-Supported Education model that ensures TMS’ accessibility to families of all income levels.
• An active seasonal festival life in the school community.
• A community striving to be media-free.