The Flame We Keep: The Story of Barbara Bedingfield and the Waldorf School of Tampa Bay

Описание: The Flame We Keep tells the story of vision, courage, and devotion that led to the founding of Suncoast Waldorf School — now The Waldorf School of Tampa Bay — and honors the extraordinary woman at the heart of it all: Barbara Bedingfield.

Through archival photos, personal reflections, and voices from the community, this film captures the early days of the school’s creation, when a small group of determined parents and educators set out to build something deeply meaningful for their children and for future generations. What began as a dream grew into a thriving school community that has touched countless lives over the past 35 years.

Barbara’s leadership, warmth, and unwavering belief in the power of Waldorf education helped ignite a flame that continues to burn today — in classrooms, in festivals, in friendships, and in the hearts of students and families.

This film was created in celebration of the school’s 35th Anniversary Legacy Gala and in honor of Barbara Bedingfield’s enduring legacy.

May it remind us that institutions are built not only with plans and resources, but with love, persistence, and a shared vision for what is possible.

Learn more about The Waldorf School of Tampa Bay:
https://www.waldorftampabay.org

Support the Bedingfield Legacy Endowment:
https://givebutter.com/c/Gala35