| “What we learn with pleasure we never forget.” --Louis Mercier |
| “There is nothing noble in being better than someone else; nobility comes in being better than your former self.” –Whitney Young |
Heather Tracy earned an Honors Bachelor of Arts degree in
language and psychology at St. Louis University where she was a
Presidential Scholar. She then continued her studies at Harvard
Graduate School of Education, earning a Master of Education in
Human Development & Psychology with coursework and
research focusing on adolescents at-risk. She is tri-lingual
(French, English, and Spanish) and has lived in Costa Rica since
January 2002.
Previously, Heather did research on Math and English support
programs for the MCAS in Boston Public Schools, taught English
as a Second Language to teenagers and adults, taught college
reading and writing courses to study abroad students, and
served one year as a volunteer English teacher in the Costa
Rican public school system through World Teach Costa Rica.
Most recently, Heather set up and directed the academic college
prep program at Coronado Academy, where she also taught
English classes and served as school guidance counselor in
matters of standardized tests and college applications.
language and psychology at St. Louis University where she was a
Presidential Scholar. She then continued her studies at Harvard
Graduate School of Education, earning a Master of Education in
Human Development & Psychology with coursework and
research focusing on adolescents at-risk. She is tri-lingual
(French, English, and Spanish) and has lived in Costa Rica since
January 2002.
Previously, Heather did research on Math and English support
programs for the MCAS in Boston Public Schools, taught English
as a Second Language to teenagers and adults, taught college
reading and writing courses to study abroad students, and
served one year as a volunteer English teacher in the Costa
Rican public school system through World Teach Costa Rica.
Most recently, Heather set up and directed the academic college
prep program at Coronado Academy, where she also taught
English classes and served as school guidance counselor in
matters of standardized tests and college applications.
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Heather Tracy, Executive Director & Admissions
| Heather Tracy, Master of Education |
Philosophically, Heather prescribes to
Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences
Theory applied to instruction, practice,
and assessment. Her goal is to enhance
traditional skills needed for college in
unique, interesting ways that are attractive
to each student's particular learning
strengths. With engagement in activities
inside and outside the classroom,
students are able to showcase their
learning strengths, improve their learning
weaknesses, earn confidence and
curiosity for learning, and produce work
that lives up to their potential.
Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences
Theory applied to instruction, practice,
and assessment. Her goal is to enhance
traditional skills needed for college in
unique, interesting ways that are attractive
to each student's particular learning
strengths. With engagement in activities
inside and outside the classroom,
students are able to showcase their
learning strengths, improve their learning
weaknesses, earn confidence and
curiosity for learning, and produce work
that lives up to their potential.
