Heather Ippolito, is the wife of her high-school sweetheart, Ron, and the mother of Liliana. She holds a teaching credential, an administrative credential, and two masters degrees – one in curriculum development and the other in educational administration. Heather began her teaching career in Santa Clarita, California, where she taught fifth, sixth, and first grade, and also served as a district music teacher for two years. She has served at the unit, council, district and state levels in PTA and remains deeply proud to uphold the mission to benefit the lives of children and families across the state.