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.
Influenced by Montessori education, psychoanalysis, and Alexander's work, she had just established the Walden School, aiding Alexander in setting up a practice that included recruiting influential students such as Arthur M. Reis and Waldo Frank. The business was soon flourishing, and by the end of 1914, Ethel Webb came from the United Kingdom to assist with teaching.