Caroline O’Neill

Handwork Teacher

Caroline graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a BS in Urban and Environmental Planning. She relocated from Florida to New York so her first born son could attend 1st grade at Hawthorne Valley School. Once settled, Caroline co-founded and managed the Gift Shop Turose at HVS in 1994 and has since managed the shop for the past 30 years and offers a variety of craft workshoops throught the year. Caroline achieved her Waldorf Handwork Certification in 1999 through Sunbridge College. She has been teaching a variety of grades handwork since 2005, most recently grades 4-8. Caroline is a lifetime member of the Girl Scouts of USA and has been volunteering with troops since 2004 in our area, aiding them in leadership skills, outdoor adventures and travel abroad. Caroline is a member of the Olave Baden-Powell Society, a group that supports the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. She enjoys any spare time outdoors, crafting items, and playing with her grandchildren.