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HYBRID LEARNING AT HERITAGE

COVID-19 UPDATES & INFORMATION


Each Heritage location is governed locally by the following: Portland: Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission, Denver: Colorado Department of Higher Education, Department of Private Occupational Schools and Seattle: Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board. As such, each location will be making decisions based on specific state governing recommendations in addition to guidelines from the local government and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Current and upcoming students will be receiving emails with the most recent updates from the Heritage Admin team, instructors and/or school Directors. Please contact your local school Director if you have any further questions.

Click on the Fall 2020 Course Schedule tabs on the Portland, Denver and Seattle page to view updated course dates.

*PLEASE NOTE ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON STATE AGENCY GUIDANCE.

OUR RESPONSE TO COVID-19


  • A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO
  • VIRTUAL STUDENT TOURS
  • STAY CONNECTED
  • REVIEWS
  • RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS

Introducing Our New Hybrid Learning Experience for Fall 2020

Dear Heritage Students,

I hope this email finds you well!

Creating a high quality learning experience while maintaining the health and safety of our students at Heritage School of Interior Design is our number one priority. To limit in-person interactions, we will utilize a hybrid learning model in which most lectures will be held virtually. For lessons and activities that lose value being taught virtually, we will have in-person sessions to honor the importance of hands-on learning at Heritage.

Our team is dedicated to ensuring that despite not being in the classroom every day, you will feel stimulated, engaged and well-connected with your instructor, classmates, design resources, the Heritage administrative team and the design community. In order to keep you all informed, we will continuously update you with new information regarding safety protocols as we receive it from local and federal governing agencies.

Each course will be structured in a way that is most effective for that course’s learning objectives. You will receive specific information for each course that you are enrolled in prior to the start of the term. Below we have highlighted some of the ways that we will ensure a successful Spring term. Please note that not all of these points below are applicable to every class. Feel free to reach out if you have questions regarding a specific course.

A Variety of Learning Techniques

In addition to live, interactive lectures, we want to keep you active by breaking up the day with individual, partner and small group activities. You will also have the opportunity to learn from guest speakers throughout the term who are experts in the design community. Expect to hear from guest speakers across all three Heritage locations – Portland, Seattle and Denver!

Small Group Learning

In order to build relationships with your classmates, we will have small group breakout sessions via virtual meeting software. In these small groups you will have time to communicate and collaborate to complete various activities, projects and design challenges.

1:1 Time with Your Instructor

You will be encouraged to schedule 1:1 time with your instructor during set office hours each week. During these 1:1 sessions you will be able to connect with your instructor and discuss anything that you might need extra help with.

Virtual Showroom Tours

Field Visits have always been an important part of our program so we are thankful to be able to provide them virtually! You will get a thorough tour of the showroom while gaining product knowledge, with time for Q&A at the end. These Showrooms will be happy to invite you to come see them in person once business is back to normal. For showrooms that are open and accepting visitors, we will be offering some in-person, small group tours.

Shop at our Expanded Resource Library

Our resource library is well stocked with product samples and materials that you will have access to throughout the term. You will have a scheduled time each week when you can come into the classroom individually and select materials for projects and assignments. A Heritage team member will ensure all students are practicing physical distance when in the classroom, and that each student washes their hands before and after entering the classroom. All materials that you take home will be yours to keep. We will replenish and refresh the resource library as needed throughout the term. Heritage will maintain excellent hygiene practices and sanitize shared spaces according to CDC guidelines after each use.

Communication is Key

We strongly believe that communication will be more important than ever with this hybrid learning approach. Each instructor will set communication guidelines – in general if you email an instructor with a question we require a response within 24 hours on a weekday and 48 hours on the weekends. Please feel free to reach out to the Heritage Team – we are here for you.

Heritage will be providing additional guides and resources in order to prepare you for a successful virtual learning experience and digital participation.

To further enhance your experience, Heritage will also be informing students on other ways that they can stay engaged with the community through virtual events, continuous education opportunities, design workshops, challenges and more!

Fall Term will begin in September. To view the current schedule for each course, please visit your campus location, and click on the Fall Term 2020 Schedule tab.

We want to thank you for your understanding and flexibility during this time of change and uncertainty. The Heritage community cannot exist without you and we appreciate the diverse talents, backgrounds, and world-views you each bring to our school. Together, we can navigate this new virtual learning environment and make it a fabulous Spring term!

Sincerely,

Stephanie Thornton Plymale, CEO
Jim Plymale, President


No Tolerance for Discrimination

Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, first detected in China, Asian members of our community continue to experience profiling and targeting especially on social media and in public commentary. This racism, rooted in fear and misinformation, is hurtful, unacceptable and contrary to our values at Heritage. As we embrace the changes ahead of us, share your support with friends and colleagues. Treat everyone with kindness and respect. Together, we will care for each other and find the silver lining in these trying and uncertain times.

Health and Wellness at Heritage

The health and safety of our community will always be top priority. As we continue to navigate the pandemic together we encourage you all to stay safe, stay physically distant (but socially connected!) and stay informed. As information is changing daily, we will continue to update you as we gain information from the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission and other governing agencies. More information and ongoing updates from public health officials are available online.

Portland

  • Multnomah County Health Department
  • Oregon Health Authority (OHA)
  • Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
  • Oregon Department of Education (ODE) Communicable Disease Guidance

Denver

  • Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
  • Denver Department of Public Health & Environment
  • Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
  • Colorado Department of Higher Education: Division of Private Occupational Schools

Seattle

  • King County Health Department
  • Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA)
  • Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
  • Washington Workforce Training & Education Coordinating Board: Private Career Schools

Schedule A Virtual Student Tour

In order to stay connected while apart, we have a number of options for prospective students to learn more about Heritage! We can set up virtual tours of the school via Zoom or FaceTime, or connect on the phone for an informational interview. All of these options are a chance to learn more about the programs and ask any questions you may have.

If you are interested in a Virtual Tour or call, please use the contact method listed for your location:

PORTLAND

  • Virtual Tour (Zoom): Heritage Zoom Tour Scheduler
  • Virtual Tour (FaceTime):  Heritage FaceTime Tour Scheduler
  • Informational Phone Call: Heritage Informational Phone Call Schedule

DENVER

Contact diane@heritageschoolofinteriordesign.com 

SEATTLE

  • Virtual Tour (Zoom): Heritage Zoom Tour Scheduler
  • Virtual Tour (FaceTime):  Heritage FaceTime Tour Scheduler
  • Informational Phone Call: Heritage Informational Phone Call Schedule

Stay Connected

Below are the links to our social media platforms where we are actively posting and sharing opportunities for continuous education and virtual events that are taking place.

Keep in touch by following Heritage School of Interior Design on:

    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • LinkedIn

Join our private Heritage Community Group on Facebook – a platform for students, alumni and the design community to connect!

    • Portland
    • Seattle
    • Denver

What Students Are Saying About Virtual Learning at Heritage

“I have been surprised at how much I have enjoyed having class on zoom! I feel like it has been working beautifully and I don’t feel like there are any lessons that I’m not grasping or are falling short because of virtual teaching. The teachers have all been fantastic and I so appreciate all the hard work you and your team have put in to make sure this learning experience is just as good – if not better – than in person! 

I am seeing real productivity benefits to learning from home – I’m able to get things done around my house during breaks (walking our dog, changing the laundry, cleaning the kitchen etc.), which in turn leaves more time to dedicate to homework after class ends for the day. Moreover, without a commute, I can squeeze in more time to work on projects, whether it’s before class in the morning, during lunch break, or continuing my work on a project right after class ends without having to pack up my station, drive home and set it up again.”

-Denver Fundamentals Student, Kelsey McDonough



“It’s been awhile since I’ve been in school so I was nervous about getting back in it, but now I feel like I have nothing to be worried about. So far I’m loving every minute of it. I know the virtual world is new and different, but I still feel that I’m gaining all of the knowledge and skills I would’ve had we all met in person, so I appreciate that.” 

-Portland Fundamentals Student


“At first I was nervous about a majority of class being online just because I haven’t had the best experiences in the past with online learning, but so far it has all been really natural and has flowed well. I think the Heritage team has done an amazing job with following up with everyone and making sure we have what we need to be successful. Thank you all so much for doing a great job! I appreciate everything about my experience and am truly grateful for your support.”

-Portland Fundamentals Student

Resources for Students

Below are some resources to support Heritage students as they transition to our new hybrid learning approach.

  • Zoom Guide for Students
  • For additional support, students can schedule a 1:1 Zoom Tutorial with a Heritage Admin here: Zoom Student Tutorial

OUR TEAM


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    • Administration
    • Board Member
    • Instructor

Stephanie Thornton Plymale

Chief Executive Officer

Jim Plymale

President
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Rhonda Larson

Executive Director
Andrea Samuels Heritage Seattle

Andrea Samuels

Executive Director

Amy White

Director of Operations

Cara Murray

Student Relations Director

Laura Bowman

Student Relations Manager & Marketing Coordinator
Diane Johnson

Diane Johnson

Program Manager
Emily Yates Heritage Denver

Emily Yates

Student Relations & Operations Manager

Phelize Bristol

Communications Manager & Executive Assistant

Janis Howard

Fundamentals of Interior Design Instructor

Angie Morse

Fundamentals of Interior Design & Home Staging Instructor
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Joseph Nguyen

Fundamentals of Interior Design Instructor

Amy Pearson

AutoCAD Instructor

Andrew Eghbalpour

SketchUp Instructor

Ida York

Hand Rendering Instructor

Anna Wheaton

SketchUp Instructor
Angela Garvin

Angela Garvin

Kitchen & Bath Instructor
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Severin Villiger

Technical Rendering Instructor

Megan Bannon

Fundamentals of Interior Design Instructor

Heather Stensby

Fundamentals of Interior Design Instructor

Catherine Lepine

Fundamentals of Interior Design Instructor
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Candice Wilcken

Commercial Design & Professional Development Instructor
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Erica Swanson

Technical Rendering Instructor
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Natasha Yeager

Technical Rendering & Professional Development Instructor
JENNIFER-MCDANIEL-HERITAGE-DENVER

Jennifer McDaniel

Revit Instructor
Anna Gustason

Anna Gustafson

Kitchen & Bath Instructor
Elizabeth Lord

Elizabeth Lord-Levitt

Construction Basics Instructor
Gwen Williams Heritage Seattle

Gwen Williams

Fundamentals of Interior Design Instructor
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J.D. Nesbitt

Fundamentals of Interior Design & Business Instructor

STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES


  • Student Feature: Savannah’s Creative Freedom as a Child Allowed Her Passion for Design to Blossom

    Denver,Success Stories / January 20, 2021

  • After Leaving a Corporate Career, Beth Found her Passion in Interior Design and Real Estate

    Denver,Success Stories / December 7, 2020

  • A Look Inside Selva Studio: A Home Furnishings and Interior Design Studio owned by Heritage Denver Graduate Ashley Ludkowski

    Denver,Success Stories / November 16, 2020

  • Talented Artist, Designer and Entrepreneur Evelin Marsh Is Passionate about Supporting Female Entrepreneurs Locally and Globally!

    Portland,Success Stories / October 28, 2020

  • Heylen Took Advantage of a “Now or Never” Moment to Launch her Business, Tricorn Black!

    Portland,Success Stories / October 6, 2020

  • Despite Challenging Times, Maddie Kuzik Lands Her Dream Career at Kim Layne Interiors

    Denver,Success Stories / August 13, 2020

  • Maya Adams-Dirks
    Saturday Fundamentals Graduate Maya Adams-Dirks Aims to Bring Heart into Everything she Creates

    Portland,Success Stories / July 28, 2020

  • Cierra Warness Heritage
    For Cierra Warness, Interior Design is a Way to Create Functional Art that People Can Live Within

    Seattle,Success Stories / July 27, 2020

  • MacKenzie’s Love for Travel and Art Inspired the Launch of Modern Myth

    Featured,Portland,Success Stories / May 21, 2020

  • Keats
    Keats Willis Turned Her Childhood Passion into a Rewarding Career

    Portland,Success Stories / May 6, 2020

  • Rob-Kohn
    After a Successful Career in New York, Rob Returns Home to Colorado to Explore his Passion for Interior Design

    Denver,Success Stories / March 24, 2020

  • loving quarters portland oregon
    A Dynamic Duo: Heritage Graduates Maura and Emma Team Up to Launch their Business, Loving Quarters

    Portland / March 24, 2020

  • A Life Changing Event Inspired Amanda to Explore a New Career in Interior Design

    Denver,Success Stories / February 20, 2020

  • A Conversation with Heritage Graduate & Interior Designer Amber Rodriguez

    Seattle,Success Stories / January 27, 2020

  • Following an Early Career as a Model and Actress, LucyAnn Pursued her love for Interior Design

    Denver,Success Stories / January 27, 2020

  • Mary-Levy
    A French Teacher Goes Back to School to Pursue Her Passion for Design!

    Portland,Success Stories / January 14, 2020

  • A Move to Denver Inspired Coco Lawson to Reinvent Herself!

    Denver,Success Stories / November 14, 2019

  • Darcy Davis Becomes an Interior Designer After a Long Career as an Optician

    Success Stories / October 22, 2019

  • Shannon Southwell Headshot
    Shannon Southwell Fulfills her Entrepreneurial Spirit and Passion for Design with her own Design Business

    Portland,Success Stories / August 21, 2019

  • patty-buckley
    Patty Buckley’s Never-Ending Love for the Arts Led Her to Heritage

    Denver,Success Stories / August 21, 2019

  • Samantha-Ivari
    Samantha Ivari Starts Her Design Career at Egg & Dart in the Denver Design District

    Denver,Success Stories / July 25, 2019

  • Caitlin-Dewey
    Caitlin Quickly Launched into the the Interior Design Industry with a position at Robbins Weiner Design

    Denver,Success Stories / July 25, 2019

  • Lindsey Petersen
    Lindsey Lands Interior Design Job at Airbnb

    Portland,Success Stories / July 23, 2019

  • quinlan headshot
    Quinlan Walther Launches her Company: Studio Q While Still in School!

    Portland,Success Stories / July 23, 2019

  • Mandy Ho
    Mandy Exchanged her Corporate Career for a Creative One and is Now a Blooming Interior Designer

    Portland,Success Stories / June 7, 2019

  • therese-blog-photo
    Denver Grad Therese Diederich Thrives as a Design Consultant at Studio Como

    Denver,Success Stories / June 4, 2019

  • sydney mcmanness
    The Quote, “Be the Girl Who Decided to Go For It!” Motivated Sydney to Explore a Brand-New Chapter of her Life

    Denver,Success Stories / May 30, 2019

  • Claudia Folk Wright Heritage Denver
    Choral Singer Claudia Folk Wright Pursues New Creative Career at Heritage

    Denver,Success Stories / May 20, 2019

  • This Mom of Two Finds Happiness in a Career that Allows her to Prioritize her Girls and have a Career She Loves!

    Portland,Success Stories / May 9, 2019

  • Stephanie-Kennedy
    Stephanie Spent Many Years in the Healthcare Industry but Always had One Foot in the World of Design

    Seattle,Success Stories / April 25, 2019

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In a world where we cannot travel (right now), all In a world where we cannot travel (right now), all we want is to teleport to this Bath House in #Ireland created by Seattle Student, Eilise Ward! Can this amazing bath house be an actually thing, please?? We know the perfect designer for it...@binnyandblu!! 

Such incredible work and a truly inspiring, creative place! Always so proud of all of students! 🤩
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Thank you to our Thursday Field Visit showrooms an Thank you to our Thursday Field Visit showrooms and designers! We are so grateful for the industry insight, knowledge and guidance that you provide us and our students! First week of #FieldVisits did not disappoint! 

Special shout-out to our #Portland partners: @michaelreper with @thenestshowroom, @marylevydesigns, @kravet.lj.bf.portland

And our #Seattle partners: @ardenhome_seattle and @bludot 

Thank you for your generosity and time!
Heritage Students & Alumni…your first styling ch Heritage Students & Alumni…your first styling challenge of 2021 is HERE! We want to see how you’ve transformed your Work From Home Space to accommodate all the time we are spending on #Zoom!
If you’ve been thinking IT’S TIME I create a cute (duh), purposeful, functional, Zoom Room, this challenge is for YOU! If you already spruced up your home office in 2020, don’t worry, you can still participate. 

Enter to Win a $100 Target Gift Card! 🎯 

To Join the Challenge:
✨ Follow us on Instagram 🤗
✨ Style and/or create a home office, workspace, school and learning zone, etc. 
✨ Be creative, think outside the box, we want to see form, function, and purpose within your space! 
✨Show us your space by posting, stories, videos, time-lapse videos, reels, etc on Instagram. Make sure to tag @HeritageSchoolofInteriorDesign and use the hashtag #ZOOMROOMSTYLING 
✨Share and post your stylings by January 31st 
✨ Winner will be announced February 2nd

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Classes are OFFICIALLY underway in all three of ou Classes are OFFICIALLY underway in all three of our locations! We are so excited to see what #WinterTerm has in store for us and our students. Here are a few snippets from the first week in #Denver! Featuring some of our *masked* students, space planning, design charrette, and designer research projects! 

Loving this quote featured on a student’s presentation of Designer Ken Fulk (swipe to see): 

“Fear is the enemy of good design. Don’t hold back. Do it with gusto.”

Hoping all of our students will learn, present and design with #GUSTO this term!! 🤩💪👊
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Classroom Conversions from our #Seattle Saturday S Classroom Conversions from our #Seattle Saturday Students! The classroom conversion project is the first simulated real-life design project our students go through. It’s amazing to see the confidence and experience they glean from this project within just weeks of starting design school! 
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    • OWNER & CEO
      • Memoir: American Daughter
    • HERITAGE TEAM
    • SUCCESS STORIES
    • DESIGN ASSOCIATIONS
    • CAREER SERVICES
    • STUDENT WORK GALLERY
  • CAMPUSES
    • PORTLAND
    • DENVER
    • SEATTLE
    • CALIFORNIA
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