Heather Sherman
@heathersherman
Experienced educator and admissions leader driving student-centered school communities.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced educator, admissions professional, and leader with a Doctorate in Institutional Change and Educational Leadership who builds mission-aligned school communities through careful applicant assessment, relationship-building, and program design.
I have increased enrollment, managed admissions processes, and led outreach at independent schools while also teaching interdisciplinary science and coordinating grade-level faculty, mentoring programs, and student transition initiatives.
I bring a research-informed approach to adolescent learning environments, differentiated leadership, and culturally responsive pedagogy, and I design experiential curricula and faculty development to support diverse, first-generation, and neurodiverse learners.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lower Division Admissions Rep
Ethical Culture Fieldston School
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years)
Increased enrollment to secure full school capacity by assessing applications, conducting family interviews, coordinating visits, and maintaining admissions data and institutional messaging.
Science Teacher
Ethical Culture Fieldston School
Jan 2020 - Present (6 years)
Designs and teaches interdisciplinary experiential science curriculum and collaborates with grade-level and school-wide constituencies to enrich student learning and engagement.
Adjunct Professor of Sociology
Great Bay Community College
Jan 2020 - Present (6 years)
Taught sociology to underrepresented and non-traditional students using the Socratic method, provided differentiated instruction, and mentored students with accommodations.
Enrollment Volunteer
YMCA Camp Nellie Huckins
Jan 2019 - Present (7 years)
Represented the camp at outreach events, welcomed admitted and returning residential campers, and tracked enrollment trends to support inclusive recruitment practices.
Head Middle School Teacher
The Masters School
Jan 2008 - Dec 2019 (11 years 11 months)
Coordinated grade-level faculty and interdisciplinary curriculum for grades 5–8, taught math, social studies, and science, and participated in hiring and faculty development.
Middle School Dean of Students
The Masters School
Jan 2008 - Dec 2019 (11 years 11 months)
Supported student transitions and welfare, coordinated with faculty and guidance to identify best practices, and led parent engagement initiatives and student support programs.
Middle & Upper School Admissions Rep
The Masters School
Jan 2007 - Dec 2019 (12 years 11 months)
Interviewed and evaluated prospective middle and high school students, administered ISEE exams, led tours and open houses for 400+ visitors, and supported admitted student events and placement decisions.
Professor, Upward Bound
University of New Hampshire
Jun 2025 - Present (7 months)
Taught and mentored first-generation, underrepresented college-bound students in experiential courses focused on college readiness, collaboration, and self-care.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Northeastern University
Doctor of Education, Institutional Change and Educational Leadership
Doctoral degree in Institutional Change and Educational Leadership with dissertation on adolescent learning environments and first-year college student success.
Bank Street College of Education
Master of Science in Education, Childhood & Museum Education
Master of Science in Education focused on Childhood and Museum Education with emphasis on experiential and progressive pedagogy.
University of San Diego
Certification, Character Education
Completed certification as a Character Education Specialist.
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