FOUNDER + LEAD INSTRUCTOR

Debbie Spitulnik

Pedagogical/Healing Speech Artist

With over three decades of pedagogical experience as a Waldorf Class Teacher, Subject Teacher and Speech Teacher, Debbie Spitulnik has founded The Art of Speech Collective™ as a powerful platform for cultivating Creative Speech. Debbie has pioneered the  discipline of pedagogical speech, which helps teachers develop their voice for the classroom. Her Creative Speech programs bring empowerment to the voice, and authenticity to expression and communication.

Debbie is an adjunct professor of Creative Speech, and works with organizations such as the Antioch University Teacher Training Program, Center for Anthroposophy, Association for Healing Education, and the Waldorf High School Teacher Education Program, as well as mentoring the faculties of multiple charter and private schools as a way to further expand the importance of Creative Speech. Her passion for Creative Speech infuses her teachings to touch and empower the expression of drama, storytelling, poetry, public speaking, and curriculum implementation. Her teachings serve individuals, teachers, schools, therapists, businesses and artists nationwide.

Credentials

Goetheanum Diploma in the arts of Speech and Drama from PerformInternational 

M.Ed. in Waldorf Education from Antioch University New England

B.S. in Elementary and Special Education from Syracuse University

Member of Association of Anthroposophic Speech Arts in North America

Mentoring Collaboration Seminars from Association for Waldorf Schools of North America

“I bring enthusiasm and insight to my private speech sessions and support you in your growth as a student of Creative Speech. Each group of lessons focuses on your unique goals, and I’m there encouraging you along the way.”