Heather Bender

Heather taught AP and Honors Biology at Rosemount High School for 20 years.  She is currently a Peer Leader in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school district where she observes and utilizes cognitive coaching as a tool to facilitate reflection in teachers.  Heather earned a BA in Secondary Education Life Science Biology from St. Thomas University and an MA in Educational Leadership from Minnesota State University, Mankato.