Heather Garcia

Heather Garcia has been teaching since 2004, and has taught English courses ranging from 9th grade remedial to AP^® English Language and AP^® English Literature. She has taught public speaking, Dual Enrollment Skills for College Success, and has also taught English Composition at Florida Gulf Coast University. She is a professional development leader in her district, running annual new-teacher trainings and is now the Curriculum and Instructional Specialist for her district for grades 6-12. She has been an AP^® Reader and was a presenter for AP^® English Literature at the 2019 AP^® National Conference in Orlando, and her specialty is helping students build their skills in analytical reading, critical thinking, and insightful writing. Heather has a BA in English, and an MA in English, and an MA in Writing. She lives in Florida with her husband and two young children, and spends her spare time writing young-adult fiction.