Our school blog, The Spirit of the Highlander, provides a forum for the Heathwood community to share thoughts, resources, ideas, and advice.
Submissions to the blog from any member of the Heathwood community, past or present, are welcome. If you're interested in contributing, send your blog entry or topic proposal to us at social@heathwood.org.
April, 2021
Wicked Columbia: A Haunting Winterim Experience
Webb Hodges, Class of 2023
March, 2021
Lifting a Weight We Didn't Know Was There: Students Reflect on a Year With Covid
Rev. Jill Williams, School Chaplain
Exploring Future Options: Winterim College Tours
Adelaide Wood, Class of 2022, and Adair Wood, Class of 2023
February, 2021
For the Love of Little Debbie: Mr. Blackstone's Advisory and the Creation of a Wall of Calories
Gabe Cooper, Class of 2023
To Create Lifelong Readers, At Home Be More of a Cheerleader Than a Coach
Jennifer Falvey, Head Librarian
January, 2021
Liam Quan, Class of 2023
November, 2020
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Heathwood Hall is a Community in Action
Willis Ware, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
"Home of the Highlanders": A History of Heathwood Logos and Mascots
Jessie Garlinghouse, Director of Extended Learning
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In the Time of COVID-19, School Libraries Still Have Much to Offer
Jennifer Falvey, Head Librarian
Exploring Faith Through Stories, Wonder, and Play: Introducing Our New Godly Play Curriculum
Jill Williams, School Chaplain
Fall Gardening: Growing Plants and Growing Minds
Stephanie Scanlon, Head of Early Childhood and Lower School
October, 2020
College Admissions in the Age of the Pandemic
Dr. George Scouten, Upper School Head
Reflection, Dialog, and Support: Introducing Our African American Student Affinity Group
Willis Ware, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Embrace the Pause: Heathwood Celebrates World Mental Health Day
Stacy Gross '95, Middle School Counselor
Learning and Giving: Reading & Robes and the Gift of a Heathwood Education
Suzanne Nagy '90, Director of Enrollment Management
Summer, 2020
Unpacking Racial Bias: Using Our Summer Reading to Become a More Inclusive Community
Jessie Garlinghouse, Director of Extended Programming
Jessie Garlinghouse, Director of Extended Programing & Suzanne Nagy, Head of Middle School
May, 2020
Dear Heathwood: A Love Letter 14 Years in the Making
Jennifer Falvey, P '18, '20; Head Librarian
Going the Extra Mile (Literally) For Heathwood
Mary Kay Deese, P '23, '26; Assistant Head of Early Childhood and Lower School
I Love All My Teachers, and I Appreciate Them More Than They'll Ever Know
Anna Claire Liester, '25
Tricia Holmes, P '29, '30
Heathwood's Teachers Have Never Been More Deserving of Our Appreciation
Jeanette Florence, P '26, '28, '32
Chris Hinchey, Head of School
April, 2020
Hands-on Science Beyond the Lab: Creating a Lesson Plan for Distance Learning
Susan McRae, 5th Grade Science Teacher
Why Libraries Matter, Even When They're Closed
Jennifer Falvey, Head Librarian
Class of 2020 -- Community in the Face of Challenges
Jennifer Falvey, Head Librarian and Class of 2020 Parent
Stronger Together: Persevering As An Episcopal Community
Suzanne Nagy, Middle School Head
"Do Not Be Afraid": Celebrating the Week of Holiness During a Pandemic
Rev. Jill Williams, Incoming School Chaplain
Choosing Stillness in the Midst of Chaos: Practicing Mindfulness During the Pandemic
Stacy Gross '95 -- Middle School Counselor
Do I Want It All Back? What I've Learned From the Coronavirus
Lynn Cooper '96 -- Middle School English Teacher