Heather oversees our Early Education Collaborative Network, leading project managers across the state as they coordinate efforts to engage parents, early learning programs, librarians, kindergarten teachers, school administrators, state agencies, and the business community in creating successful early learning programs. She also provides guidance and leadership to ensure that evidence-based, developmentally appropriate kindergarten readiness skills are promoted. Her work focuses on building strong connections among children, families, schools, and communities to support every child’s early learning success.
Heather also holds an M.Ed. in Early and Special Education from Boise State University, and a Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Technology from Tufts University.