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Head of School Blog
The Rewards of Embracing Uncertainty
April 9th, 2024
Sandia Prep Head of School Heather B. Mock examines how embracing unpredictability can improve students' well-being and allow for deeper learning.
4 minute read
Empowering Students to Advocate for Themselves
February 12th, 2024
Sandia Prep Head of School Heather B. Mock discusses the book How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims and the importance of empowering students to solve problems for themselves.
5 minute read
Lessons Learned from My Dog
November 28th, 2023
The passing of Head of School Heather Mock's beloved dog shines a light on what we can learn from our canine friends and how they enrich our lives.
3 minute read
The Value of Unstructured Play
October 12th, 2023
Unstructured play time allows students to interact independently and learn how to manage their time and cooperation.
4 minute read
Collective Joy
August 16th, 2023
Sandia Prep Head of School Heather B. Mock ponders the power of collective joy, illustrated by sharing a Taylor Swift concert over the summer with her daughter, Lily.
3 minute read
Parting Words for Our Seniors
June 6th, 2023
Dear Sandia Prep Community, Happy summer! I hope you are all enjoying June and will have some time to relax with family and friends. As you likely know by now, I’m a huge believer in the power of relationships and think that our connections with others is what makes our lives particularly meaning...5 minute read
Why Are We Here?
April 26th, 2023
Dear Sandia Prep Community, It’s hard to believe we are closing in on the end of the school year. This time of year is a whirlwind, and it also brings about opportunities for reflection: reflection on the year nearing completion, reflection on where we currently are, and reflection on where we’...5 minute read
Time to Play
February 14th, 2023
Hello, Sandia Prep Community! Having the chance to rest and rejuvenate is crucial for all of us in this fast-paced world. It can be difficult to truly unplug from our work lives, but I encourage you to make the time to do this to enable deeper engagement when you return.We all understand the need ...3 minute read
Authentic Prep
December 2nd, 2022
Hello, Sandia Prep Community! I hope you had a restful Thanksgiving holiday and had the chance to spend some time with the people whom you love. I am grateful for the time I had with my immediate and extended family - eating lots of good food, catching up on each other’s lives, and comparing not...3 minute read
Raising My Adults
October 18th, 2022
Hello, Sandia Prep Community! It’s difficult to believe that we have entered the second quarter of the year. Back to School Night, Spirit Week, and Balloon Fiesta are all behind us. The weather is turning ever so slightly, and fall is in the air. I’ve been speaking with some seniors about how b...4 minute read
