Dr. Stacey Heiligenthaler

Recent Posts

Greenwich School Board Reverses Itself on Pre-K at Riverside School Renovation Ed Specs

BOE member Veronica Chiavaroli said other Greenwich elementary schools already house district programs besides their K-5 responsibilities. Riverside does not. Pre-K for children age 3, 4 and 5 is required by federal law to be provided for free for special education students who are in class with peer students who pay tuition. The number of students identified for Pre-K has tripled since 2012. Continue Reading →

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GHS Unified Sports Family Day: Experiencing the Power of Kindness and Inclusion First-Hand

“I envisioned Unified Family Field Day as an opportunity to bring together students and families from across the Greenwich community to build connections and celebrate inclusion. What made the day truly special was the incredible support from our varsity coaches and student-athletes, whose enthusiasm, kindness, and creativity brought each adaptive sport station to life. They created welcoming experiences where every participant could experience success, connection, and fun.” – Deirdre Burke, Unified Sports Program Coordinator, Greenwich High School Continue Reading →

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Dr. Heiligenthaler to Become Permanent Head of Special Ed for Greenwich Schools

“Over a very short period, Dr. Heiligenthaler has led our special education department with significant progress in our long and short-term goals, including the creation of the comprehensive Special Education Action Plan.” – Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Schools superintendent Continue Reading →

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