Heather Dean

Heather Dean is an experienced educator currently serving as a 5th and 6th Grade Math Teacher at Capital Preparatory Charter Schools since December 2023 and as an Educational Consultant at Harbor Lights Academy since May 2017. Prior roles include Pre Kindergarten Teacher at Cadence Preschool Academy (May 2022 - September 2023) and Director of Infant-Preschool programs at both New Canaan YMCA (September 2021 - May 2022) and Bright Futures Child Care Learning Center (January 2003 - December 2021). Heather holds a Master of Arts in Special Education and Teaching from Southern Connecticut State University (2024 - May 2026), a Master of Arts in Teaching from Sacred Heart University (2009 - 2011), a Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Connecticut (January 1997 - August 2002), and an Associate of Science in Medical Office Management/Administration from CT State Naugatuck Valley (November 1992 - May 1998).