Heather is a native of Sulligent, Alabama. She pursued collegiate athletics as a basketball player at Mississippi State University, where she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology Education, accompanied by a minor in Health. Following her graduation, Heather relocated to Winfield, Alabama, where she met her husband, Alec. She has dedicated thirteen years to teaching high school science at Winfield High School and currently offers online science courses on a part-time basis. Heather and Alec are parents to one child. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Heather also assumes a leadership role in worship and music at Anchored Hope Church.