As a young teacher-leader, Heidi encountered the power of teachers learning together toward improving student achievement; she and her 16 colleagues raised test scores 30 percentage points, from 10 point below the state average to 10 above, over five years. In that experience, the team proved true their research-based theory of action – if students are empowered to collaboratively solve rich mathematics problems, they will develop perseverance and understanding and their scores will increase. Those early years shaped Heidi’s deep respect for professional teachers and the necessity of building a shared vision of excellent pedagogy together. She has shared this passion with others through designing and leading professional development in math pedagogy, STEM projects, and leadership across multiple schools and districts in the U.S. and worldwide. She led the mathematics program for a US district of 25,000 students, was selected to train teachers with the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity worldwide, has led professional development in international schools, and brings experience with U.S. Common Core, AP, and IBDP, and PBL. Heidi’s PD offerings emphasize experiential learning opportunities for the participants.

Heidi holds a Ph.D. in Math and Science Education, a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, and a B.A. in Mathematics. She has published academic articles and presented at conferences on both classroom practices and effective educational leadership.