Heather Polhemus

Lower School Head at Parker School. Engaging in conversations focused on innovation, what schools can be & student-centered learning.

[Heather Polhemus @hpolhemus72]

@ParkerBulls Congratulations!! Let’s recognize these players and celebrate their success..K-12 tunnel before playoffs??

[Heather Polhemus @hpolhemus72]

@ParkerBulls Good luck today. Go Bulls!!

[Heather Polhemus @hpolhemus72]

@ParkerBulls Go bulls!!

[Katie Martin @katiemartinedu]

Are You Putting Learners First? Here are 8 Ways to Check Yourself https://t.co/GLLnylbBCQ via @Getting_Smart

[Heather Polhemus @hpolhemus72]

Just completed GOA’s leadership institute where drawing & the use of visuals was emphasized as a way to effectively communicate complex ideas. Great value in drawing! #GOAlearning

[edutopia @edutopia]

Want students to remember something? Ask them to draw it! Research shows that drawing boosts learning by forcing us to process information in multiple ways.

[Heather Polhemus @hpolhemus72]

@stphndnn @ejhudson @GOAlearning @cduhigg @kawai_lai Creating psychological safety couldn’t be more important in these times as we work to build new teams and faculty groups.

[Heather Polhemus @hpolhemus72]

Helpful article to better understand polarity mapping. #GOAlearning

[Heather Polhemus @hpolhemus72]

GRATEFUL for this summer of PD. Learning from incredible leaders and change agents in education. #goalearning #projectspringboard

[Katie Martin @katiemartinedu]

5 Ways We Can Influence Meaningful Change in Education https://t.co/00q79mgTUm via @gcouros

[Heather Polhemus @hpolhemus72]

Great visual in creating psychological safety within a team.

[Amy Edmondson @AmyCEdmondson]

I just love these graphics. Astounded by the skill - and how well it conveys rich content. I recommend the practical guide too. Fantastic stuff. @work_matters @WorkFearlessly

[Global Online Academy @GOAlearning]

Educators need time for rest and reflection. Check out the GOA team's recommendations for resources you can watch, read, or listen to on a well-deserved break: https://t.co/ciPpEwJTdv

[Heather Polhemus @hpolhemus72]

Just listened again & so much room to grow. I look forward to incorporating rounds and structure into the conversations so everyone feels safe to share.

[Katie Martin @katiemartinedu]

Are You Designing Systems for People to Comply or Innovate?

https://t.co/QJWCy0XsEQ

#LCInnovation #EvolvingEducation

[Heather Polhemus @hpolhemus72]

Next year we’re moving back to a skills based report card for G3-5 as our school focuses more on student centered learning. So easy to start grading for compliance and to lose focus of the skill you’re measuring.

[Heather Polhemus @hpolhemus72]

Great article as we reflect on the year. What have we learned from remote learning and how can we use this to deepen student learning?

[Heather Polhemus @hpolhemus72]

Great article to help reflect on own practices as school shifts to more learner centered design.

[Katie Martin @katiemartinedu]

Are You Putting Learners First? Here are 8 Ways to Check Yourself https://t.co/GLLnyltd1q via @Getting_Smart by @akrebecca

[Heather Polhemus @hpolhemus72]

@stphndnn Another good read by GOA that mentions the importance of equity and sense of belonging.

[Heather Polhemus @hpolhemus72]

@ejhudson @kawai_lai @GOAlearning Registered & looking forward to the opportunity.

[Heather Polhemus @hpolhemus72]

Curiosity...keep it alive in ourselves and our students!

[Katie Martin @katiemartinedu]

Why Curiosity is Foundational to Learning https://t.co/CqBFox0qyJ

[Heather Polhemus @hpolhemus72]

Much to reflect on and prepare for as we anticipate for post-COVID.