Federal Grants Coordinator
Phone: 406-444-0794
Work Related Duties:
- Title II Part A (Supporting Effective Instruction)
- Title I D (Neglected, Delinquent and At Risk)
- Title V: Rural Education Assistance Program
- Foster Care Point of Contact
Before joining OPI, Heather spent 24 years in public education. Her career began in Fort Smith, MT, before relocating to Great Falls, MT, where she earned two master's degrees—one in educational leadership and another in teaching. She then took on a leadership role in Dutch Harbor, AK, before returning to Montana to serve as a principal in Polson for two years. After that, she moved back to Alaska to become an elementary principal in Anchorage. A notable achievement in her career was being recognized as the National Distinguished Principal for Alaska in 2021.
Heather is the proud mother of two children: her son Guy, who is 25, and her daughter Hailey, who is 22. They are her greatest joy and accomplishment. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling with her partner Aaron, reading, and engaging in outdoor activities like running and biking when the weather allows.