Staff
Our staff enjoy the unique international community and environment of Michael Hall School, that aims to create a culture of mutual respect, tolerance and fraternity. We are committed to continuing professional development of all our staff and to training new teachers.
The Teachers at Michael Hall School are responsible for delivering the Steiner Waldorf curriculum to the students, guiding the children to investigate core subjects such as language, history, maths, science and geography through creativity and imagination. They aim to:
- Clearly communicate with students, colleagues and parents
- Commit to each student individually, throughout their years of school
- Create lively, interactive lesson plans
- Push themselves to grow and constantly question their teaching methods
- Push beyond their comfort zones
- Think outside the box
- Inspire their students to keep progressing
Our Administration team works together to support the teachers, and the maintenance and kitchen staff work to ensure a smooth functioning of daily operations of the School.
Tal Souleiman
Co Vice Chair of Trustees, Chair of the Education Performance & Standards Committee, Waldorf Certification, SEND, Trustee Training, Co Association (Parent Trustee)
Since 2008, Tal has been actively involved in four Steiner Waldorf schools in a wide variety of different environments, across three continents. Over the years, she has volunteered in a range of roles including Council member, Assistant Teacher, Parent Association founder, Class Contact and organiser of a Waldorf Education Parent Study Group. She brings a wealth of experience of governance at Michael Hall having served during a time of rapid change and improvement under 3 different chairs since 2019.
Tal attributes her family's wellbeing and lifestyle to her experience of Waldorf education and remains entirely committed to its values, development, and longevity.
Professionally, Tal brings a long history of strategic planning, production, marketing and leadership experience from the fashion and design industry. She has worked as an editor for Vogue and Elle magazines and has served as a design consultant for clients in both fashion and architecture. She holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Melbourne and a Bachelor of Arts in Design and Marketing from Parsons School of Design in New York. Tal also works as a circle facilitator and mentor for women and girls and is the company director of a leading international fashion consultancy business.
Tal currently lives in Nutley with her family, including two children who attend Michael Hall. She is incredibly grateful that they have both received a Waldorf education since they attended with her at the age of 2. The eldest has been at Michael Hall since class 1 and will graduate this year after completing her A levels. Tal's personal interests include mothering, crafting, and homemaking.
