Fourth Grade
Scott Heydt
Joining us in fall 2011, Chalfont resident Scott Heydt brings his experience in student leadership, the social/emotional needs of children and whole child education to Seven Generations’ fourth grade.
Scott earned a Bachelor degree in psychology and Elementary Education Certification from Moravian College and a Master's of leadership and liberal studies from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh. He is an adjunct professor in the Education Department at Holy Family University, and worked as a 2nd and 5th grade classroom teacher in the Central Bucks School District, from 2004-2009.
Outside the classroom, he serves as the International Director of Academic Affairs on the Board of Directors for Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. His interests include long-distance running, hiking and performing animal service work with organizations like BCSPCA and Brookline Labrador Rescue. He is also a writer of middle grade and young adult literature and author of O.Y.L. (2008) and Mice Don’t Taste Like Chicken (2011). Contact Scott Heydt at scott.heydt@sevengen.org
What is it like to teach at Seven Generations?
While I'm just starting at Seven Generations, all indications point to an ideal environment where teachers can engage students in what matters and education can revitalize the minds of the entire community. I'm thrilled to join the staff.
Cara Owens
A Seven Generations founding member, Cara Owens has Bachelor degrees from the Pennsylvania State University in psychology and rehabilitation services education, and a Master of Science degree in environmental science, with a focus in conservation biology, from Antioch University New England. She worked for many years as a case manager and advocate for people with disabilities, and served on Human Rights Committees, before embarking on her environmental teaching ventures. Prior to joining our staff in 2009, she was an adjunct professor, sustainability coordinator, and research project manager at Muhlenberg College, and a naturalist teacher at Pool Wildlife Sanctuary. Some of her past projects include: mapping forest communities; creating a regional tree field guide; assisting with a bird banding station; using and teaching Geographic Information Systems technology; assisting with a solar photovoltaic installation; wildlife rehabilitation work, and a variety of waste reduction, recycling, and composting projects.
Cara has been lucky to live in a variety of beautiful locations in Pennsylvania, Colorado, and New Hampshire over the years, and enjoys exploring our beautiful Lehigh Valley plants, wildlife, and geology with her students. She, her husband of 9 years, three children and 2 basenjis live in Bethlehem, but they love visiting New Hampshire where they used to live. They enjoy gardening, biking, hiking, birding and camping with the dogs. On her own time, Cara knits, sews toys for her children and niece, and reads and bakes whenever she can find the time. Contact Cara Owens at cara.owens@sevengen.org.
What is it like to teach at Seven Generations?
It's great to get to know so many unique students and their families, and to work with such dedicated colleagues.
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