Heather Simpson

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Heather Simpson
STEM Director
hsimpson@dwcaonline.org
“STEM is not just a class – it’s a way of thinking, exploring, and creating.” – Unknown

Ms. Simpson, STEM Director, has been teaching for five years in Catholic schools, including two years at Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from SUNY Oneonta and a Master’s Degree from Long Island University.

Ms. Simpson is passionate about helping students make meaningful connections between science, technology, engineering, and math and the world around them. Ms. Simpson fosters a learning environment rooted in creativity, collaboration, and inquiry, encouraging students to think critically, solve problems, and embrace hands-on exploration. She enjoys working with students across all grade levels and leading projects that integrate robotics, coding, engineering challenges, and real-world problem-solving.

Ms. Simpson works closely with classroom teachers to connect STEM concepts to core subjects, designing cross-curricular activities that allow students to experience learning in new and engaging ways. She is dedicated to developing confident, curious, and innovative thinkers who are prepared for the future.