Heather has worked in the field of education for over two decades as a teacher and leader. Her experience ranges from directing large and small early childhood education programs in San Francisco, Marin and the East Bay, to developing informal education programming at the Bay Area Discovery Museum and most recently the Oakland Museum of California.

She is currently pursuing a doctorate in educational leadership at San Francisco State University, and holds an MA in Early Childhood Education, as well as an MFA in Cinema, from SFSU. She lives in Crockett with her husband and son (who is CGS alumni) where they enjoy the beauty of life in a small neighborly community.