Heather Danishanko
CHAIR, WORLD LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT; STUDENT EXPERIENCE & BELONGING COORDINATOR | HDANISHANKO@YORK.ORG
Experiential learning and engaging with diverse global perspectives have always been priorities for Heather. During her undergraduate studies, she studied abroad twice: first in Peru for language immersion and second in Greece to study Philosophy. In 2022, Heather was honored with the prestigious Fulbright-Hays Seminar Abroad to Hungary, an experience that significantly broadened her global perspective and enriched her teaching practices.
Throughout her career as an educator, Heather has employed comprehension-based communicative language teaching which enables students to achieve higher levels of language proficiency. She serves as a Curriculum Mentor, supporting world language teachers across the country in implementing these research-supported best practices in their classrooms.
Heather is deeply passionate about student life and is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. She believes that strong connections between faculty and students are essential for a thriving school community. By working together a community can create a school where students receive a well-rounded education, while also having fun!
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Heather Danishanko is from the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and knew from a young age that she wanted to be a teacher. She earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in Spanish and English education from King’s College in Wilkes-Barre. She furthered her studies at UNC Charlotte, obtaining a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, where she conducted research on accuracy and equity when assessing high school student abilities.
Experiential learning and engaging with diverse global perspectives have always been priorities for Heather. During her undergraduate studies, she studied abroad twice: first in Peru for language immersion and second in Greece to study Philosophy. In 2022, Heather was honored with the prestigious Fulbright-Hays Seminar Abroad to Hungary, an experience that significantly broadened her global perspective and enriched her teaching practices.
Throughout her career as an educator, Heather has employed comprehension-based communicative language teaching which enables students to achieve higher levels of language proficiency. She serves as a Curriculum Mentor, supporting world language teachers across the country in implementing these research-supported best practices in their classrooms.
Heather is deeply passionate about student life and is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. She believes that strong connections between faculty and students are essential for a thriving school community. By working together a community can create a school where students receive a well-rounded education, while also having fun!
York School
9501 York Road
Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: 831-372-7338
Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: 831-372-7338
We inspire and prepare a diverse community of creative, independent thinkers.
Since 1959, York School has created an exceptional college-prep experience for our youth: inspiring them to develop intellectual curiosity; challenging them to create and try new things; and preparing them to be passionate contributors in college and in life.
Since 1959, York School has created an exceptional college-prep experience for our youth: inspiring them to develop intellectual curiosity; challenging them to create and try new things; and preparing them to be passionate contributors in college and in life.
York School is committed to equal opportunity in educational programs, employment and campus life. The School does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, parental status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status in any access to and treatment in School programs and activities.