High School Faculty

Josiah Simon

Humanities, German

Josiah Simon holds a PhD in German from the University of Oregon and has taught at various institutions, including the University of New Mexico, Carleton College, and Valparaiso University. He previously worked at the Austin Waldorf School as an assistant in the German program. As a child, Josiah attended the Waldorf School of Princeton and also lived and attended grade school in Germany. He leads an active intellectual life, publishing articles and translations on the intersections of philosophy, literature and religion, with a special focus on German Jewish history.

Josiah believes learning languages and studying the humanities opens up countless opportunities, teaching students to live open-mindedly and with curiosity and respect for other cultures and people. He enjoys playing soccer, skateboarding, and juggling, while being silly with his daughter, who is enrolled in the Austin Waldorf School.

Josiah is committed to the holistic focus of Waldorf education and to the continual development of his teaching practice. He strives to work closely with his colleagues and students in order to consciously adapt and innovate for the diverse challenges of the current generation.