FOUNDER + LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Debbie Spitulnik
Pedagogical/Healing Speech Artist
Debbie Spitulnik has founded The Art of Speech Collective™ as a powerful platform for cultivating Creative Speech.
With over 30 years of experience as a Waldorf educator and founding teacher of The Art of Speech Collective, Debbie has been a leader in advancing pedagogical speech, helping educators develop their voice for the classroom. She teaches at institutions such as Antioch University, Center for Anthroposophy, Association for Healing Education, and the Waldorf High School Teacher Education Program. She also mentors educators nationwide at multiple charter and private schools. Debbie's passion for Creative Speech, combined with her deep understanding of the daily realities of teaching, infuses her work. Her courses provide teachers with practical tools to enliven curriculum with drama, storytelling, and poetry.
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