Heather Hester

Heather Hester is an experienced educational leader dedicated to empowering educators and fostering student agency through empathy-driven learning. With a strong background in school and district leadership, Heather designs and facilitates dynamic professional learning experiences that center collaboration, distributed leadership, and authentic learning. She currently leads family engagement and instructional initiatives in her district, serving as a model site for statewide innovation. Heather brings a deep commitment to equity and purposeful change in education.