Josh Fisher

Joshua Fisher has been a BWS parent and an engaged community member since 2011. In the summer of 2020, Josh paused his work as a documentary film producer to take a leading role in BWS’s efforts to reopen the school for in-person learning that fall. During that challenging but ultimately triumphant school year, Josh managed the school’s outdoor classroom spaces and crafted communication strategies to help families stay connected to the vibrant life of the school while opportunities to gather on campus were limited.

 

In 2021, “Mr. Josh” took on the role of BWS Facilities Manager, overseeing the maintenance and operation of the two school buildings and our 30-acre campus. At the same time, he filled a variety of important roles for the school, many of which drew upon his project management and economics background, and contributed to school life in ways both large and small, from official photographer/videographer to stage lighting director to baseball coach and much more. 

 

Josh holds a BA in Economics from Carleton College and a Master's in Journalism from UC Berkeley, with a focus on documentary film. He has worked as an economist in New York City, taught English and Film in Central Asia, and produced documentary films for The New York Times, The New Yorker and PBS American Experience, among other outlets. His work experience as a documentary producer, which combines artistic talents (writing, visual representation) with a host of practical skills (team management, budgeting) is particularly well-suited for an administrative role at a Waldorf school.