Introducing Mrs. Palmer, 1st Grade Teacher
Emma Palmer grew up in Paullina, Iowa until middle school when her family moved to Cedar Falls, Iowa. She graduated high school and headed to the University of Dubuque for her undergraduate degree. During her time there she enjoyed learning about other…
Read MoreIntroducing Mrs. Kurtzhals, 3rd Grade Teacher
Jenna Kurtzhals is an only child and was raised in Saint Charles, Illinois. She graduated from Saint Charles East High School in 2018 and graduated from the University of Iowa this May, receiving a Bachelors in Elementary Education and endorsements in…
Read MoreA Faithful God in a Time of Transition – From the Board of Directors
Heritage Families, as the end of the 2021-22 school year draws to a close, we pause to reflect on all that has happened this past year. There have been challenges, blessings, and uncertainty; through it all, God has remained faithful,…
Read MoreReflections from Head of School Scott Montgomery
If you are familiar with Hamilton, the hit musical from a few years ago, you will recall that there is a scene in the second act where George Washington asks Alexander Hamilton for assistance in writing his farewell address. The…
Read MoreIntroducing Miss Maier, 2nd grade teacher
Annette grew up on their family farm in Alburnett, Iowa. She attended Mount Mercy University and graduated in 2006 with a degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in early childhood, special education, and reading. She taught for 10 years (kindergarten,…
Read MoreReflections from Head of School Scott Montgomery
As a former History teacher, I love to look back on the circumstances, documents, and events that have shaped our world, country, communities, and people. History majors at Stanford University are provided an overview of their course of study when…
Read MoreHelp Is on The Way!
As most of you are aware, the Theme for this year at Heritage is Thrive (rooted in Romans 15:13). But, if I am honest, there are many times that rather than thrive, I am simply just trying to “survive”. (My…
Read MoreReflections from Head of School Scott Montgomery
Love. Grace. Reasonableness. I used those three words during our back to school in-service meeting with staff. I used them to discuss the kind of attitudes we would need to display this year, in what would undoubtedly be a year…
Read MoreIntroducing Miss Caitlin Griess, Kindergarten Teacher
I just recently graduated from Dordt University on May 7, 2021, with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Early Childhood and Special Education. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to participate in…
Read MoreJoin us in Praise…from the Board of Directors
For many of us 2020 has been a year filled with more hardships than praises. However, in the midst of the crazy and unpredictable year, God remains never changing; He is consistently faithful and always present. Over my time on…
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