STAFF & FACULTY DIRECTORY PROFILE
Heather Merovich
Job Title:
Social Studies Teacher
Department:
Social Studies
Email:
Phone: (510) 577-9100
ext.
321
Started at O'Dowd:
2022
Degrees:
BA Mass Communications/Ethnic Studies, University of California, Berkeley
Originally from:
Fairfax, CA
Why I Teach:
I teach to help make the people of the world more informed and empathetic to the experiences of others and our shared global history.
Most powerful teaching technique:
Being a warm demander with high expectations and a sense of humor.
Why are the subjects you teach important?:
The subjects I teach are important because in order to be a responsible and empathetic citizen, you need to know about the world and its history.
Favorite quotes:
"The only thing worse than a stupid American is someone who actually gets it and decides to do nothing" --Jeff Ott (Fifteen)
Favorite trivia:
Recommended visual media:
Too many to name
Recommended reads:
Anything Vonnegut or YA
Hobbies or outside interests:
Travel, music, walking/hikes, true crime podcasts