Launched in response to the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic that forced the closure of our campus, The Spirit of the Highlander provides a forum for the Heathwood community to remain #HHESTogetherInSpirit by sharing 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 topic proposal to us at social@heathwood.org.
October, 2020
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