Heather Fox

Heather Fox has been presenting and training early childhood professionals for over twenty years. Her specializations include, natural outdoor classrooms, leadership development, culturally relevant learning environments and development in the early years.

As Director of Professional Growth and Outreach at Dimensions Educational Research Foundation. Heather coordinates outreach events and facilitates Nature Explore workshops for educators across the country. Her contributions to the field include the development of several training components including a parent-child interaction curriculum and workshops incorporating nature-based experiences with learning for children and adults. Heather works with the World Forum Foundation to coordinate international work in areas related early care and development with a particular interest in understanding diverse cultural perspectives. Her background in Head Start, High Scope and Early Childhood research projects has informed her ability to train/support teachers while celebrating their unique contributions to the field. 

Heather’s speaking experience includes presentations at The National Association for the Education of Young Children, the Professional Learning Institute, Head Start National and several affiliates. She delivers keynote presentation, workshops and outdoor classroom design charrettes throughout the country. With a master’s degree in child development and culture studies, and undergraduate in biology, Heather delights in the intricate connections between children and the natural world.