The Interdisciplinary Studies and Independent Research department offers coursework that exposes students to content and approaches from multiple or nontraditional disciplines. In addition, the department, in conjunction with the other academic departments, affords students opportunities for research, in-depth study, and immersion beyond those available in traditional offerings. The mission of this department is to enhance the academic experience for Harvard‑Westlake students through their interaction with unique and interesting subject matter, utilization of innovative methodologies, and development of certain capstone capabilities, such as original research, public presentation, and ethical reasoning.

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Jen Bladen

Director of HW Media and Interdisciplinary Studies and Independent Research TeacherUS818-487-6509

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Jordan Church

Dean of Students and Interdisciplinary Studies and Independent Research TeacherUS818-487-6626

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Fredreka Irvine

Performing Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies and Independent Research TeacherMS310-288-3234

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Lilas Lane

History/Social Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies and Independent Research TeacherUS818-487-6506

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Rob Levin

HW-INC & Interdisciplinary Studies and Independent Research TeacherUS

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Tina McGraw '01

Head of Peer Support & Interdisciplinary Studies and Independent Research TeacherUS818-487-6654

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Mark Nelson

History/Social Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies and Independent Research TeacherMS310-288-3228

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Elias Solano

History/Social Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies and Independent Research TeacherMS, US310-288-3269

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Sarina Wang

Speech Coach and Interdisciplinary Studies and Independent Research TeacherMS, US310-288-3399

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Dror Yaron

History/Social Studies Teacher and Interdisciplinary Studies and Independent Research TeacherUS818-487-6636

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