Denise Pritchard
Senior Communications Specialist
News
Featured
Black History
Black History Month Comes Alive with School Celebrations, Projects
Employee Spotlight
There’s No Comparison to Teaching at Age 80 at Canton Charter Academy
Employee Spotlight
Walton Shows Award-winning Commitment to Latino Community
Awards
Math Teacher Helps Students Recover as NHA Campus Becomes a ‘Comeback Campus’
Family
Focus on October: A Look Back on Favorite Stories Involving Fathers, Music, Teachers, and Red Carpet
Safety
Safe Schools Week: Safety Starts with Minds & Hearts – Focusing on a Holistic Approach
College
Successful College Information Fairs Useful to NHA Scholars
Schools Give Politicians a Look at Charter School Experience
Community
Grandparents Day Is Honored by Students Across NHA Schools
DSQ Spotlight
New DSQ Barajas Never Envisioned Being a Longtime Administrator, but is Extending her Reach
Ward Expands his Successful Reach to More NHA Schools as DSQ
From Teacher to Principal, School Leader is Thankful to be at NHA
Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Advantage Charter Academy Teacher Changes Students’ Perceptions of Math
Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Riverton Street Charter School Teacher Creates Lasting Bond with Her Students
Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Art Teacher Brightens Matthews Charter Academy, Scholars’ Minds
Excellence Awards
National Heritage Academies Celebrates School Employees Through Excellence Awards
Celebration
Teacher Appreciation: Celebrating Educators in Colorado, Louisiana, and Wisconsin
Celebration
Teacher Appreciation: Celebrating Educators in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio
Making a Difference: Past CollegeBound™ Scholarship Winners from Greensboro, South Arbor
6th - 8th Grade
Two NHA Students Win Their Regional Spelling Bee, Going to Nationals
Four NHA Schools Named the 2022 No Kid Hungry School Breakfast Heroes
Black History Month Offers Opportunities for Learning and Expression at NHA Schools
Awards
NHA Schools Recognized as 2021 Denver’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®
Moral Focus
Greensboro Academy Students Inspired by Meanings of Ashanti Symbols, Clothing Colors
Awards
U.S. News & World Report: National Heritage Academies Has Top 10 Best Charter Middle Schools in Michigan
Mental Health
Avert Holiday Anxiety and Depression with Self-Care
Parent Tips
Tips for Effectively Partnering with Your Child's Teacher
Nutrition
A Parent’s Guide to Childhood Nutrition
National Recycling Day with David Padron
NHA Schools Recognized as 2021 Metro Detroit’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®
Creativity Abounds with Safe Schools Week
Health
Physical Activity Benefits for Students Create Life-long Habits
Safety
Employee Spotlight: Hurricane Ida and the Advantage Educator who Helped
Back to School
Back-to-School Celebrations & Activities
Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Windemere Park Educator with a Non-Traditional Classroom on The Teachers’ Lounge
Teacher Tips
Employee Spotlight: Talent Acquisition Consultant
Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Atlanta Heights Educator Shares Passion for Meaningful Relationships on The Teachers’ Lounge
Leadership
NHA’s North Carolina Schools Gather for Team Building and Planning Day
Teacher Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Detroit Merit Teacher’s Passion for Mental Health on The Teachers’ Lounge
Teacher Spotlight
Amanda Hall on The Teachers' Lounge
News
Virtual School is Here to Stay: A Kid's Guide to Online Learning
Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Partner Services Intern Edition
High School
National Heritage Academies Celebrates 2021 High School Graduates
Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Curriculum and Instruction Intern Edition
Awards
National Heritage Academies School Leader Named North Carolina Charter Co-Principal of the Year
New School
Michigan Charter School Network Fills a Need with Fully Virtual School
Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Talent Acquisition Consultant Intern Edition
Employee Spotlight
Enhancing Educational Excellence: The Mission of One School Leader
Timberland Educator Believes All Students Can Learn
Employee Spotlight
NHA Employee Takes Life in Stride
Leadership
How One School Leader Comes Alongside Teachers to Promote Efficacy
Press Release
Breaking the Stigma of Children and Mental Illness During Mental Health Awareness Month
Awards
Finding Joy: National Heritage Academies Celebrates 14 School Employees Through Excellence Awards
Awards
Two NHA Teachers Recognized as 2021 Betty Van Andel Teachers of Excellence
Celebration
NHA Schools Honor Educators for Teacher Appreciation Week
Community
What Matters Most in Piloting Urban Education Instruction
Awards
National Heritage Academies Teacher and Administrator Announced as Finalists for Annual Charter School Educator Awards
Awards
National Heritage Academies Receives Two Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® Accolades
Teacher Spotlight
Service-minded Educator Inspires Vanguard Students to Give Back
Reading
Apex Second Grader Publishes Children’s Book Sharing Her Experience Living with Hearing Aids
Employee Spotlight
Access, Equity, and Leadership Development: Key Components for One School Leader
Employee Spotlight
Wake Forest Educator Cultivates Excitement by Connecting Life and Learning
Math
National Heritage Academies Schools Tackle Math Anxiety by Offering Students Problem-based Curriculum
Science
Brooklyn Charter School Sparks Science Enthusiasm with Advanced Courses and Community Partnerships
Black History
Emerson Academy Students Celebrate Black History Month with Engaging Activities Throughout February
Employee Spotlight
Forsyth Educator’s Passion for Teaching Reading Reaches Students of All Ages
Diversity
Detroit Enterprise Moves for Change Through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force
Teacher Spotlight
Gate City Educator Believes Everyone is a Math Person
Awards
Inspire Charter Academy Students Honored as Nominees for Louisiana Student of the Year Program
Leadership
NHA Teachers: The Inspiration Behind the Work of this School Leader
Teacher Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Sibling Educators Make a Difference at Willow Charter Academy
Nutrition
National Heritage Academies Combats Food Insecurity with Meal Delivery Program
Leadership
Then and Now: A Series of Events that Built This Resilient NHA School Leader
Student Spotlight
Michigan Second Grade Charter School Student Publishes Children's Book Reflecting on Experience Learning Amid COVID-19
Teacher Spotlight
The Endeavor Student Who Came Back to Make A Difference
STEM
Grand River Academy Launches Program to Inspire Students’ Life-long Passion for STEM Education
Setting NHA Schools Up for Success Starts with Safety
Leadership
Answering the Call to Serve: One Leader Shares What Keeps Him Motivated
Classroom Culture
National Public Charter School Network Offers Tips to Minimize Bullying in Remote Learning Spaces
Employee Spotlight
Prioritizing People: NHA Schools Recognized as a Metro Detroit Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®
Employee Spotlight
A Passion for Helping People Drives One Business Partner Consultant at NHA
Dismantling Stereotypes of Urban Education Ignites the Passionate Work of This Detroit School Leader
Back to School
Special Education Expert Offers Tips to Reduce Student Anxiety as Kids Return to School Amid COVID-19
Employee Spotlight
Behind the Scenes of Efficiency at National Heritage Academies
Employee Spotlight
National Heritage Academies’ Secret Ingredient to Successful Parental Partnerships
Back to School
How One Award-Winning School is Successfully Navigating Remote Learning Space
Employee Spotlight
IT Business Systems Analyst Supports NHA Teachers
Leadership
Authenticity and Compassion Moves One Michigan School Leader to Lead Others to Flourish
Awards
Eleven Educators Across the United States Honored with Excellence in Teaching Award
Leadership
Believing in Others Makes All the Difference for This School Leader
Alumni
Metro Charter Academy Alumni to Attend Prestigious Medical Program Honored as First Black Salutatorian
Holidays
National Heritage Academies Highlights Importance of Positive Male Role Models in Honor of Father’s Day
Community
NHA Reaches One Million Meals Served Throughout Coronavirus Pandemic
Press Release
National Heritage Academies School Leader Discusses Trauma in Education in Light of Mental Health Awareness Month
Leadership
Shared Life Experiences Motivate this School Leader to Coach and Inspire Her Staff
Press Release
Coming Together While Staying Apart: NHA Founder J.C. Huizenga Sponsors The Groove to Support Frontline Healthcare Workers
Press Release
Atlanta Art Teacher Engages Students’ Creativity by Hosting Interactive Remote Learning Sessions
Technology
Eagle Crest, Oakside, and Taylor Prep Staff Connect with Students Through Videos
Press Release
Pinnacle Academy Principal Drives Academic Success with Remote Learning
Giving Back
National Heritage Academies Service Center Donates 130 Meals to Hospital Staff
Moral Focus
During Times of Uncertainty NHA Demonstrates Moral Focus Virtues
Awards
NHA Teacher Named a Finalist for Regional Accolade Honoring Charter School Educators
NHA Schools Distribute Over 200,000 Meals to Communities
Technology
NHA Schools Turn to Remote Learning to Continue Building Connections
Awards
Peak Charter Academy Receives National Accolade: 2020 Model School
Parent Tips
New and Improved NHA Blog
Student Spotlight
Author at 9: Young Girl Shares How Her Love for Storytelling Led her to Publishing Her First Book
Awards
Flint-area School Recognized for Fostering Exceptional Character
Leadership
For one school leader, athletics and education go hand-in-hand
Awards
National Heritage Academies Recognized for Progressive Human Resource Practices
Classroom Culture
This Pembroke Kindergarten Class is Engaged and Ready to Learn
Awards
Hamtramck Academy Earns Top Spot in Ranking of Michigan’s Best Public Elementary schools
Community
Atlanta Students Are Seeing Clearly Following a Partnership with Pearle Vision and OneSight
Classroom Culture
Second Grade Leads the Way at Knapp Charter Academy
Teacher Spotlight
Fifth-Grade Math at Advantage is Lit
Awards
Apex-area Charter School Honored with Two Back-to-Back Maggy Awards
Leadership
What is a Director of School Quality?
Teacher Spotlight
Detroit Enterprise Teacher Brings “The Outsiders” to Life
Technology
Holland Students Practice Tech Skills During ‘Hour of Code’
Classroom Culture
Cross Creek Charter Academy Teacher Encourages Collaboration
Giving Back
Detroit Students Partner with Operation Gratitude to Send Letters to Previous and Current Military Members
STEM
Detroit Enterprise Academy Partners with the FCA Foundation and Cranbrook Institute of Science to Give Students Hands-on STEM Learning Experiences
Awards
West Michigan Students Celebrate 2019 National Blue Ribbon School Designation During Assembly
Student Life
Cincinnati Students Learn the Impact of Sustainability and Recycling through Green Team
Teacher Spotlight
Forsyth Academy Teacher Uses Data to Reach Goals
Holidays
Colorado Students Honored America’s Veterans During Special Veterans Day Assembly
Awards
National Heritage Academies Employee Inducted into US Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame
Awards
South Arbor Charter Academy Celebrates 20 Years Serving Local Community
Principal Spotlight
Dayton Educator Making Major Strides in Advancing School’s Academic Performance
Student Spotlight
Canton Charter Academy Student Finalist in National Science Competition
Safety
National Heritage Academies Employees Celebrate Safe Office Week During America’s Safe Schools Week
Teacher Spotlight
Matthews Charter Academy Teacher Creates Sensory Paths
Safety
National Heritage Academies Service Center Celebrates Safe Office Week
Teacher Spotlight
Knapp Charter Academy Teacher Takes Students Under the Sea
Awards
Greensboro Academy Receives $5,000 Donation from FastMed Urgent Care in Give Back to School Sweepstakes
Teacher Spotlight
Paragon’s Award-Winning Middle School Teacher Puts A Spin on Book Reports
Awards
Grand River Academy Students Receive Scholarships Following Second Place Win on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent”
New School
New Charter School in Redford Celebrates Opening with Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Teacher Spotlight
Atlanta Heights Charter School Teacher Nominated for 2019-20 National LifeChanger of the Year Award
Student Spotlight
Atlanta Heights Charter School Board Awards Deserving Student the 2019 AHCS Trailblazer Scholarship
Awards
NHA Schools Rank Top Spots in 2020 Best Charter Elementary Schools in Michigan
Awards
Eagle Awards 2019: National Heritage Academies Celebrates and Recognizes Staff
Leadership
Westfield Academy Announces School Leaders
Awards
Four Eighth-Grade Students Awarded $5,000 College Scholarships in Surprise Ceremonies
STEM
Southside Academy Charter School Students to Compete in STEM-Focused Rocketry Challenge
Awards
National Heritage Academies Receives Best and Brightest Honors
Awards
Eleven Teachers Across the United States Honored with Excellence in Teaching Award
Teacher Tips
How to Inspire Courage in the Classroom
Awards
Plymouth-Canton Middle School Students Awarded First Place in Annual Website Design Competition
Academic Excellence
Stanford Study Finds National Heritage Academies Students Gain Months of Extra Learning Each Year
Moral Focus
Developing Courageous Kids
Family Activities
Celebrating Terrific Teachers!
Leadership
