Hillbrook School
Heather K Stinnett is an experienced educator with a diverse background in various teaching and leadership roles. Currently serving as the Head of Lower School at Hillbrook School since October 2019, Heather has also held positions as Associate Head of Lower School and Lead Teacher within the same institution. Previous experience includes serving as Lead Advisor at Khan Lab School and Lead Teacher at Citizens of the World Charter Schools. Earlier in the career, Heather taught at Hillcrest Elementary Foreign Language Academy, earning accolades such as Science Teacher of the Year in 2012 and Teacher of the Year in 2013. Additionally, Heather gained international experience as an English Language Teacher at Université de Lille Sciences et Technologies. Educational qualifications include a Master of Education in Education Policy and Leadership from American University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Modern Languages from the University of Central Florida.
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Hillbrook School
Hillbrook School is a co-ed, independent JK–12th grade school located on 14 acres of oak woodland in Los Gatos, CA and two historic buildings in downtown San Jose. Our curriculum is challenging, flexible, and anchored in standards, designed to keep bodies active and minds engaged as our students sharpen their skills and broaden their understanding of the world, their communities, and themselves. Over the past 85+ years, we have evolved into a leading independent school in the Bay Area, guided by our vision and mission: to inspire children to achieve their dreams and reach beyond themselves to make a difference in the world. Our talented faculty delivers a program that provides more than 360 students with a unique blend of engaging, experiential academics, visual and performing arts, and opportunities to serve and partner with our community. Hillbrook is a recognized leader in educational innovation, earning designation since 2010 as an Apple Distinguished School. Our epicenter for making and design, The Hub, the Center for Teaching Excellence, and The Scott Center for Social Entrepreneurship all stem from a commitment to leading-edge and best practices in education. Our faculty members present at conferences across the nation and globe each year, on topics that range from innovative uses of technology to research studies we have conducted on the impact of classroom design on teaching and learning. We are a community of highly-engaged, lifelong learners. Hillbrook is deeply committed to cultural competency and committed to DEIJA learning for all JK-12 students, our families, and employees. We are an intentionally diverse community that strives to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Silicon Valley. We believe that educational strength depends on the creation of a diverse and inclusive community where all people feel a full sense of membership.