Heather began her career as a K–5 teacher in Phoenix, AZ. In her 20 years in education, Heather has worked as a K–8 math coach, English language specialist, and district elementary mathematics coordinator. As the mathematics coordinator in Aurora, CO, she was a co-creator of the district’s first ever K–12 Mathematics Teaching and Learning Framework. Heather has developed and delivered professional development, coaching, and consulting around math standards, workshop models, and equitable teaching practices in multiple schools and districts. She holds an MA in both Educational Leadership and Linguistically Diverse Education. Heather passionately works to ensure every child has access to a rigorous, high-quality mathematics education regardless of their race, culture, language, or socio-economic status. As a leader, she looks at systems and practices through an equity lens and demonstrates her commitment to the welfare and achievement of all students. When she is not immersed in her work as an educator, Heather enjoys exercising and spending time with her husband and two boys.