by Claudia Nachtigal | Jun 22, 2026 | Head of School
Recently, a political campaign used a photograph of students from our school while speaking broadly about public education. It made me think about how often children who learn differently are included in the imagery of educational conversations while being left out of... by Claudia Nachtigal | Jul 25, 2025 | Head of School
“Will They Be Okay?” — The Unspoken Weight Parents Carry If you’ve ever sat across from a parent of a neurodivergent child, you’ve probably heard a version of the same quiet question: “Will they be okay?” It’s not just about... by Claudia Nachtigal | May 22, 2025 | Head of School
As both an educator and a mother, I have walked the personal and emotional path of supporting a child with learning differences. Long before I joined The Highlands School, I was simply a parent sitting across from a teacher’s desk, trying to understand why my bright,... by Claudia Nachtigal | May 7, 2025 | Head of School
Every year, as students apply to The Highlands School, we read through countless recommendation forms filled out by well-meaning teachers. While many of these recommendations are supportive and kind, some are unintentionally peppered with comments that reveal deeply... by Claudia Nachtigal | Apr 1, 2025 | Head of School
Raising a child with learning differences can be both rewarding and challenging. As parents, we want nothing more than to see our children succeed, feel confident, and navigate the world with independence. But when traditional schools don’t meet their needs, it can...
