Board

Sun Haven Waldorf School's 2011/2012 Board of Directors is made up of the following individuals:

• Peter Harvey (President)
• Beth Hawthorn (Vice-President)
• Carl Brodie (Treasurer)
• Rhoni Whyard (Secretary)
• Edmund Butler
• RoseMarie Pierce
• Ian Hunt

The Sun Haven Board members can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Peter Harvey - President

Peter has two children in their third year at Sun Haven Waldorf School – Molly in Grade 1 and Maggie in Grade 3. Peter and his wife, Valerie, enrolled their daughters in Sun Haven because they value the holistic approach to teaching a child, the teaching of reverence for the things around them, and learning in a collaborative environment.  Peter earned a B.Sc. C.I.S degree from DeVry (Phoenix, Arizona), and has completed many team and leadership courses. When time allows Peter can be found out on his boat, in his wood shop, walking, cycling or working on his oyster farm property on Sechelt Inlet.  Peter moved to Sandy Hook in 2005 and promptly involved himself in his community. Peter has sat on the board of directors of the Sandy Hook Community Association for many years and is excited to be spending time working with the Sun Haven Waldorf School Board for a second year.

Beth Hawthorn - Vice President

Beth moved to Roberts Creek in 2006 with husband, Robert, and two children, Leya and Marcel.  Both children are currently attending Sun Haven Waldorf School, in Grade 3 and Kindergarten, respectively. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Simon Fraser University, and has been running a design business with Robert for 14 years.  Her work experience spans project management, event organization, marketing, graphic design, and exhibition coordination.  She has sat on the Sun Haven Marketing Committee for the past three years and assisted with the development of the new logo and marketing material. "A defining moment of my commitment to Waldorf Education was when I attended a 'Walk Through the Grades' session and saw the quality of work the grade students were doing.  I was incredibly impressed and knew that this was the right education for my children and family." She enjoys yoga, making toys and costumes for her children, gardening, and watching the seasons change.

Rhoni Whyard - Secretary

Rhoni is a business professional with over twelve years of extensive experience in project management, strategic marketing development and business planning. As the owner of RW Business Solutions, Rhoni has been working with a variety of companies and organizations. Rhoni holds a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree with a major in marketing and international business. Over the past 10 years she has returned to the University of Athabasca and Mount Royal University to complete courses focusing on leadership, communications and public relations. She is currently working towards completing her graduate certificate in Project Management at Royal Roads University.  Rhoni has been a part of the Sun Haven community for the past 3 1/2 years. Her two children are currently in Grades 1 and 3. Rhoni has been involved extensively as a volunteer and staff member since her arrival.

Carl Brodie - Treasurer

Carl is a father to two young children, one currently in the Grade 1 class. He moved to Roberts Creek in 2006, when they decided to move from Vancouver for a quieter and more healthy place to raise their children. Carl graduated from Trent University with an Honours BA and went on to study at the College Internationale de Philosophie in Paris.  Carl returned to Vancouver and taught English which led him to be a high school teacher in Japan and Hong Kong. Carl's love of business brought him into the financial field where he currently holds the Certified Financial Planner designation. "I first discovered a Waldorf Education attending a summer fair at Sun Haven. It was a magical experience and the children were all so well adjusted, kind and curious that I had to explore the school further. I offer the board my business experience and financial thinking."

RoseMarie Pearce - Director

RoseMarie is the mother of 2 grown children (Amanda Lee [31], Melissa Ann [29]) who attended the Calgary Waldorf School for 9 and 11 years respectively. She served as  a founding director and second president of the Calgary Waldorf School, also a handwork teacher for 5 years and a volunteer Christmas Faire organizer for 19 years. She has been a member of the Anthroposophical Society since 1987 and have organized a variety of events, workshops and special visits from Anthroposophical experts, especially in the field of medicine and art therapy. Both as a pharmacist and health food store retailer (SunStreams Natural Living Store) in Calgary, RoseMarie was involved in making the following available to the Calgary community since the 1980’s: Anthroposophical medicines and books, Weleda remedies, and Waldorf toys and art supplies. Since moving to the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia in 2005, she has worked as a Holistic Pharmacist formulating and educating on behalf of her family-owned businesses – Prairie Naturals and GFR Pharma. RoseMarie has been a facilitator for conflict resolution and community building for Sun Haven faculty, staff and parents over the last 4 years.

Edmund Butler - Director

A native of Roberts Creek for 22 years, Edmund served on the Roberts Creek OCP committee, the Board of the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association and worked to establish The Tetrahedron Provincial Park. Father to Tara, who after eight wholesome years at Sun Haven School graduated with a first in Lasting Friendships, he's a woodworker, African dancer, irregular meditator and admirer of spaciousness. Edmund has served on the Board since 2005, drawn by Steiner's bravery in proclaiming the wisdom of gentleness to an increasingly speedy, innately magical world.

Ian Hunt - Director

Ian has been a Sunshine Coast resident for over 15 years, and has been involved with Sun Haven since its early days. His step-son Cyrus attended one of the initial classes, which provided Ian with the opportunity to witness first hand the wonder of Waldorf education.  “The spirit of Anthroposophy really resonated with my beliefs about life, human interaction, and the raising of children. I also fell in love with the sense of community that is fostered in the school. There is unique connection that comes from working together for a common goal.” His daughter Violet is currently attending Sun Haven in the Grade 2/3 class, and he is proud to watch her bloom in this nurturing environment. Ian is the owner of the Roberts Creek Health Food Store, and firmly believes that true health comes from our connection to the divine in the world within us and around us.