Administrative Staff
Joshua Wilson
School Director
Joshua Wilson brings with him 19 years of experience working in schools, including as a Waldorf school administrator, pedagogical director, development director, teacher, and administrator. In 2007, he co-founded Escuela Caracol, Guatemala’s first Waldorf school and the most established Waldorf school in Central America. Joshua carries a deep commitment to Waldorf education with experience as both a teacher and an administrator and he was particularly drawn to Camellia because of its emphasis on collaboration, relationships, and diversity. His experience, ideas, administrative skills, cross-cultural experiences, and commitment to faculty-led education have brought him to Camellia, and he is particularly moved by the deep love and commitment that the community has for the school. Joshua is excited to collaborate and be a part of shaping the future of Camellia Waldorf School.
Committees: Leadership, Board of Trustees and Finance
Mr. Wilson joined Camellia in 2021 and is a Camellia parent and alumni parent.
Contact Joshua Wilson: jwilson@camelliawaldorf.org
Janna Nygren
Jenny Woods
Director of Admissions and Advancement
Basira Borer
Student Accounts & Advancement Coordinator
Jenny Woods considers Camellia her second home and brings a bright smile and a “can-do” attitude to the school. She brings with her a great deal of nonprofit experience that includes fundraising, grant writing, and event planning. She’s also well-versed in the ever-changing world of social media and marketing. A Sacramento native, Jenny has an associate's degree in social science from Sacramento City College and formally studied early childhood education and women’s studies at California State University Sacramento. Jenny loves being a mom to three boys and when not at Camellia or with her family, she is a maker, loving to paint, draw, sew, garden, and read.
Jenny has been a Camellia parent since 2010 and is also an alumni parent of two. She began working with Camellia in 2015 and joined the administrative staff in 2019.
Committees: Advancement, Student Support, Building and Grounds
Contact Jenny Woods: jwoods@camelliawaldorf.org
Celina Deitchman
Administrative Coordinator and Extended Care Supervisor
Celina Deitchman received her BA in Performing Arts & Social Justice from the University of San Francisco. She has an eclectic array of experience as an educator that spans over ten years. Before taking a break from the professional world to be a full-time mom, Celina was a Summer Program Director for a STEM summer camp in the Bay Area. She also has experience teaching theater, cooking and various roles in the school and camp settings as well as aboard a tall ship.
Celina enjoys cooking and exploring the outdoors with her family. She also loves to dance and attend live performances of all varieties.
Committees: Concerts and Assemblies
Celina is a Camellia parent and joined the Camellia staff in 2021.
Contact Celina Deitchman: cdeitchman@camelliawaldorf.org
Director of Operations
Basira Borer loves her time at Camellia and is thrilled to work with the administrative team, sharing her many talents and skills. Basira brings with her years of property management, a wealth of administrative experience, event planning, and strong organizational skills. Her kind nature, attention to detail, and deep love of Camellia make her an enthusiastic team member, ready to do whatever is needed to make Camellia shine. Basira works directly with our Admissions and Advancement Manager, Jenny Woods, overseeing Student Accounts, and supporting admissions and fundraising efforts.
Basira is a current Camellia parent and joined the Camellia staff in 2022.
Contact Basira Borer: BBorer@camelliawaldorf.org
Janna Nygren has a bachelor’s degree in American studies from the University of Hawaii Manoa and has formally studied early childhood education. She has more than 20 years of experience working with children of all ages and has been a preschool teacher, special education classroom aide, and mentoring program coordinator. Janna has also worked with non-profit organizations as a program coordinator and grant writer. Her passion for working with children paired with her administrative skills have made her well-suited to the many responsibilities of her position at Camellia.
Janna has been a Camellia parent for more than 10 years, is a parent, alumni parent, and is delighted to be of service to the community. She joined the Camellia staff in 2016.
Committees: Festivals and Ceremonies, Building and Grounds, Hiring Search
Contact Janna Nygren: jnygren@camelliawaldorf.org
Oasis Brizuela
Administrative Assistant
Much of Oasis' career has been rooted in the healthcare and wholesale management sectors. Beyond this, Oasis devoted over a decade to working as a nanny, during which she was inspired by Waldorf education principles, offering a warm, holistic, and nurturing approach to the children she cared for.
With a bachelor's degree in Business Management, the role of Administrative Assistant presents Oasis with a beautiful opportunity to blend her love of Waldorf education with her strong knowledge of business and organizational abilities. Oasis will be the first to greet you in the lobby of the Redwood Building - be sure to
Oasis joined the Camellia staff in 2024.
Hubert Bones
Grounds Keeper & Woodworking
Hubert Bones is a craftsman and woodworker. He has always enjoyed volunteering his time, sharing his skills, and making projects for the school. As the Woodworking teacher, he enjoys working with students of all grades, bringing new projects and opportunities for learning and growth. When Mr. Bones is not teaching, he is working to keep the Camellia campus beautiful and healthy, creating and maintaining our incredible grounds, and making sure it is as beautiful as it can be for the children to enjoy.
Mr. Bones is a Camellia parent and joined the administrative team in 2020.
Contact Hubert Bones: hbones@camelliawaldorf.org