Influenced by Montessori education, psychoanalysis and Alexander's work, she had just founded the Walden School, and assisted Alexander in setting up a practice, including recruiting influential pupils such as Arthur M. Reis and Waldo Frank. The business was soon booming, and by the end of 1914, Ethel Webb came from the United Kingdom to assist in the teaching.
Inspired by Montessori education, psychoanalysis, and Alexander's work, she established the Walden School, assisting Alexander in setting up a practice that included recruiting influential students like Arthur M. Reis and Waldo Frank. The business quickly gained popularity, and by the end of 1914, Ethel Webb arrived from the United Kingdom to help with teaching.