Hate speech is on the rise. Slurs used against gay men have increased by 58% on Twitter after Elon Musk took ownership of the platform, and the amount of antisemitic posts rose by 61%, according to the Center for Countering Digital Hate. Whether found on social media, in bathroom stalls or through in-person experiences, hate… Read More Dear Heritage: Stop the Hate
Jennifer Langford is a new English teacher at Heritage for the 2022-2023 school year. This will be Langford’s 20th year of teaching. She has taught English and social studies at the middle school, high school and college levels. Langford values Heritage’s positive and welcoming environment. She feels like the staff has the student body’s best… Read More Teacher Feature: Jennifer Langford
Shannon Kershaw is the new A-D counselor at Heritage for the 2022-2023 school year. This will be her 25th year in education. She previously worked with students in Texas, Utah and Colorado. She has done work as a 4th-grade teacher, elementary school counselor and high school counselor. “As a classroom teacher, I felt that I… Read More Teacher Feature: Shannon Kershaw
By: Em Barry Sandy Polizzotto is a new center-based teacher at Heritage and is also a freshman advisory teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. This will be her 15th year teaching. Prior to teaching, she worked with Hacienda Colorado and Black-Eyed Pea to open restaurants. Polizzotto has taught special education at elementary, middle and high… Read More Teacher Feature: Sandy Polizzotto
By Dylan Dickson Swag Club, founded by Ms. Key, started in November. “Swag club is involved in the design process of school merchandise. Club members will also experience a business atmosphere and how to bring designs to life,” says the 21-22 Heritage activities brochure.This club has been adding members since it began. “We have only… Read More Swag Club stands tall