Humans of Highland

  • Ms. Alicia’s 10-Year Journey at Highland Community School

    Ms. Alicia’s 10-Year Journey at Highland Community School

    Meet Ms. Alicia Steiner, a lower elementary teacher at Highland Community School, who has been an integral part of the school community for over a decade.  Alicia’s initial attraction to Highland stemmed from her search for a school that offered more than just academics. “I wanted my children to grow up in an environment that…

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  • Ms. Amanda, Director of Finance & Human Resources

    Ms. Amanda, Director of Finance & Human Resources

    Meet Amanda Taddey, our Director of Finance and Human Resources at Highland Community School. What does that mean exactly? “As a director of finance, I oversee all of our financials, including the annual budget, and I also oversee all of our operations, which includes the front desk, ordering, how things work as a business, the…

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  • Ms. Darla & Ms. Carrie

    Ms. Darla & Ms. Carrie

    “I never am sad to come to work. It invigorates me. I miss it during the summer.”— Ms. Carrie I’m either at Highland, or I’ve gone fishing. — Ms. Darla

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  • Ms. Ebony, Our Culinary Mastermind

    Ms. Ebony, Our Culinary Mastermind

    Meet Ms. Ebony, the food coordinator, or as she calls herself, the “lunch lady” at Highland Community School. With seven years of dedication under her belt, Ebony’s love for food shines through. Ebony’s journey with Highland began as a parent when her two children joined the school as toddlers. Now, she not only contributes as…

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  • Ms. Tomo & Ms. Cece: Connecting in Children’s House

    Ms. Tomo & Ms. Cece: Connecting in Children’s House

    “Every day at Highland is a sweet day. Connecting with the children is truly precious.” –Ms. Tomo “Being with the kids at Highland is like tapping into a vital life force, filling a missing piece in my energetic being. This is my happy spot.” –Ms. Cece

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