Sam DeMello

A graduate of St Lawrence University, Mr. DeMello holds a B.A.in Spanish Studies and a Minor in Sports and Exercise Studies. While Mr. DeMello was new to Waldorf class teaching when he joined us, he is not new to teaching or working with children. In this past year, he has been working at our school as the Extended Care teacher for Grades 1-8, as a substitute in the grades classes for main lesson and other subject classes, including a longer term substitution for Spanish in 7th and 8th Grade (a language he is fluent in along with German) and as a long term substitute assistant in the Pumpkin Patch kindergarten.

Prior to working at BWS, Mr. DeMello directed programming and coached and nurtured students ages 6-18 in elite soccer programs both independently and at boarding schools. He has also served as a residential faculty dorm head. Sam is completing his Waldorf Teacher training both at Anticoch University and on the job within our mentorship program. Mr. DeMello is an excellent role model; a calm and patient presence who also has a strong work ethic and desire to excel in this new path that he has come to. We feel fortunate to have such a worthy and striving adult for the children of this class to look up to.