Heidi brings a dynamic background as an educator, writing coach, and editor, with a deep commitment to helping students grow as thinkers and writers. She holds a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. After early experiences studying Marine Biology, working in event planning, and doing nonprofit work, she ultimately returned to her longstanding passion for literature and writing. She now teaches high school courses in rhetoric, composition, and creative writing.
Heidi is especially skilled at pushing students beyond the obvious and helping them develop writing that is thoughtful, layered, and deeply authentic. Known for her high standards and deeply supportive approach, she challenges students to think outside the box while giving them the confidence to do so. In 2025, she was named Teacher of the Year at Asheville High School, a reflection of both her excellence in the classroom and the care she brings to her students and colleagues.
Originally from Connecticut, Heidi now lives in the mountains of North Carolina, where she spends as much time outdoors as possible. A former competitive poetry coach and an avid lover of nature, she brings both creativity and discipline to her work. At home, she is kept laughing and grounded by her two football-playing sons and two rescue beagles.
Best match for: students who are ready to be challenged and stretched in their writing, strong academic writers, students who want to develop more depth and complexity in their ideas, and those drawn to literature, the humanities, or reflective storytelling.