Montgomery School
Heather Schelhorn has extensive experience in the field of education, primarily as a Middle School Social Studies Teacher at Montgomery School since September 1992. In this role, Heather has taught various courses including 8th Grade American Studies, 7th Grade Global Studies, and 6th Grade Global Studies, while also serving in leadership capacities such as 7th and 8th Grade Team Leader. Prior to Montgomery School, Heather taught history at West Chester University, Beth Jacob High School for Girls, and Tufts University, contributing to a broad range of American and European history courses. Heather holds a Master’s degree in History from Tufts University and a Bachelor’s degree with Distinction in History from Wells College. Additionally, Heather has participated in various committees and chaperoned international and domestic educational trips.
Montgomery School
Montgomery School is an independent, co-educational day school serving prekindergarten through grade eight in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. The School is dedicated to the development of each child in mind and body through academics, fine and performing arts, and athletics in an enriching cultural and physical environment. The School is equally committed to the development of each child's character, with an emphasis on integrity, respect, responsibility, and service to others. The heart of Montgomery is a nurturing community that seeks to bring out the very best in each child, guiding and supporting them through childhood, preparing them to make the most of their secondary school and college experience and beyond. The Montgomery experience is defined by a dedicated and experienced faculty whose approach to teaching inspires joy, curiosity,a love of learning, confidence, development of strong character, a focus on the development of critical 21st century skills with a global perspective, and opportunities for leadership.