Heather Grace grew up in Michigan and currently resides there nine months of the year. She has lived in
Washington, D.C., and Chicago. Her family keeps an ancestral home in Ireland. For the remaining 3 months of the year,
Heather Grace studies, volunteers, teaches and travels independently or as a host. She has done so for more than 18
years in more than 19 countries. For more than nine years, Heather Grace has taught and trained. Her ability to
actively engage individuals and groups in maximizing their potential is made possible by a commitment to collaboration
and empowerment.
Serving in the diverse settings of ESL (English as a Second Language) organizations, social service, university, and small
business, Heather Grace is able to motivate both individuals and groups to reach and exceed their goals in measurable
ways. Having worked in such a myriad of settings, Heather Grace has paid particular attention and trained to meet
the needs of each individual learner with their unique attributes and learning styles. This includes, but is not limited
to, people in the creative arts, women, youth, people with disabilities and non-native English speakers. Organizations
she has worked with through teaching, training, volunteer and leadership development as well as event planning
include:
Heather Grace earned a Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W) and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science at Western
Michigan University. She graduated with honors. She also completed a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Interdisciplinary
Studies – Specializing in Education, emphasis in Art and Counseling and concentrating in Multi -cultural and Women's
Studies from DePaul University. Certified by the University of Cambridge (CELTA) English Language Teaching to Adults,
internationally recognized, Ms. Grace is enjoys teaching ESL as well as many other subjects.
Heather Grace’s commitment to life-long learning and multi-culturalism are actualized through on-going education as
well as teaching and traveling both domestically and abroad in order to consistently infuse the most cutting-edge and
community focused techniques into her consulting.
Heather Grace is also committed to the environment. All of her materials are printed on recycled paper and the print
media she creates utilizes green industry standard earth-friendly practices and products such as soy and vegetable
inks and recycled papers. When not working, Ms. Grace spends her time outdoors camping, kayaking, hiking, biking
and learning about wildlife.
Washington, D.C., and Chicago. Her family keeps an ancestral home in Ireland. For the remaining 3 months of the year,
Heather Grace studies, volunteers, teaches and travels independently or as a host. She has done so for more than 18
years in more than 19 countries. For more than nine years, Heather Grace has taught and trained. Her ability to
actively engage individuals and groups in maximizing their potential is made possible by a commitment to collaboration
and empowerment.
Serving in the diverse settings of ESL (English as a Second Language) organizations, social service, university, and small
business, Heather Grace is able to motivate both individuals and groups to reach and exceed their goals in measurable
ways. Having worked in such a myriad of settings, Heather Grace has paid particular attention and trained to meet
the needs of each individual learner with their unique attributes and learning styles. This includes, but is not limited
to, people in the creative arts, women, youth, people with disabilities and non-native English speakers. Organizations
she has worked with through teaching, training, volunteer and leadership development as well as event planning
include:
- American Language Village - Taipei, Taiwan
- Carlita Feliz - Granada, Nicaragua
- Instituto Britanico - San Jose, Costa Rica
- University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Michigan
- DePaul University - Chicago, Illinois
- American Friends Service Committee - International
- Faith Action Network with American Friends Service Committee - Greater Michigan
- The Huron Valley Earth Day Festival - Huron Valley, Michigan
- The Huron Valley Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration - Huron Valley, Michigan
- Human Rights Campaign - Washington, District of Columbia
- Kellogg Foundation - Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Women’s Legal Defense Fund - Washington, District of Columbia
- Western Michigan University - Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Horizons Community Services - Chicago, Illinois
- Illinois Hunger Association - Chicago, Illinois
Heather Grace earned a Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W) and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science at Western
Michigan University. She graduated with honors. She also completed a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Interdisciplinary
Studies – Specializing in Education, emphasis in Art and Counseling and concentrating in Multi -cultural and Women's
Studies from DePaul University. Certified by the University of Cambridge (CELTA) English Language Teaching to Adults,
internationally recognized, Ms. Grace is enjoys teaching ESL as well as many other subjects.
Heather Grace’s commitment to life-long learning and multi-culturalism are actualized through on-going education as
well as teaching and traveling both domestically and abroad in order to consistently infuse the most cutting-edge and
community focused techniques into her consulting.
Heather Grace is also committed to the environment. All of her materials are printed on recycled paper and the print
media she creates utilizes green industry standard earth-friendly practices and products such as soy and vegetable
inks and recycled papers. When not working, Ms. Grace spends her time outdoors camping, kayaking, hiking, biking
and learning about wildlife.
Heather Grace is a trained Outdoor Educator
through world renowned Outward Bound
and is a certified Wilderness First Responder
– in wilderness medicine and rescue through
SOLO (Stonehearth Open Learning
Opportunities) She is a Leave No Trace
Educator through Leave No Trace Center for
Outdoor Ethics.
Heather Grace has learned that building
one's connection with nature and
challenging oneself physically enhances
and improves intellectual and relational
pursuits. By employing kinesthetic learning
methods for all ability levels when training
and teaching, she is able to reach all
learners and assist them in retaining and
enjoying what they learn!
She has a wealth of independent and group
travel experience. Her speciality is creating
dynamic opportunities and facilitating safe
learning environments for people to be
supported, challenged and transformed
experiencing the world.
through world renowned Outward Bound
and is a certified Wilderness First Responder
– in wilderness medicine and rescue through
SOLO (Stonehearth Open Learning
Opportunities) She is a Leave No Trace
Educator through Leave No Trace Center for
Outdoor Ethics.
Heather Grace has learned that building
one's connection with nature and
challenging oneself physically enhances
and improves intellectual and relational
pursuits. By employing kinesthetic learning
methods for all ability levels when training
and teaching, she is able to reach all
learners and assist them in retaining and
enjoying what they learn!
She has a wealth of independent and group
travel experience. Her speciality is creating
dynamic opportunities and facilitating safe
learning environments for people to be
supported, challenged and transformed
experiencing the world.
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