MGES teacher spotlight - Heather Richardson

Heather Richardson grew up in Harrison, Arkansas. After graduating from Harrison High School she attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Masters of Arts in Teaching.

During her teaching career, Richardson has taught Kindergarten, second and third grade in Colorado, Arkansas and Utah.

“My desire to become a teacher started as a high school student with an embedded program at my local high school called ‘Kids Teaching Kids’ where I was allowed to go into local elementary schools and read books/deliver character lessons/etc.,” said Richardson. “It spurred me on to pursue education as I went to college!”

In the fall of 2023, Richardson moved with her family to Mountain Green. She was hired as an Intervention Specialist/Instructional coach which was shared between Morgan Elementary School and Morgan Middle School. She is now in her first year as the Early Learning Coach at Mountain Green Elementary School. “Each avenue I have been able to pursue has given me experience and knowledge that I am so thankful for,” she said.

Richardson has been married to her husband, Todd, for 22 years. He is currently a science teacher at Morgan High School. Together they have three children that are students in Morgan School District. Originally from Arkansas, they moved to Utah where they lived in Herriman from 2017-2023 before moving to Mountain Green.

In her spare time, Richardson enjoys attending sporting events her children participate in. “Our family loves southern Utah, so when we get the opportunity to have a few days off we share our love to visit and hike as family.” λ