Testimonials

“From Sourcing, Recruiting, Training and Retaining a high performance education professional…she’s simply “The Best”…nobody better!  She will show you very specific processes on how to build a culture that will leverage the strengths of your teachers and students.   In today’s ultra-competitive environment, her knowledge is a true game changer for your entire school…”

Ronald L. Ferrari

Vice President


Bernstein Global Investment Management

"Heather is an absolute inspiration! She is able to motivate and instruct in such a practical way. She is the number one choice for training our staff and administration. I cannot say enough about her. She is a joy to work with!" 
Jody Clarke

Principal Calvary Christian Academy

San Jose, California

"Heather is a dynamic speaker who inspires teachers to be more dynamic, engaging and effective.  She is a must-have guest speaker for any school!  Teachers will walk away with tips to implement the next day to help their students love learning.  

Students in Heather's classroom loved coming to school. Ten years later, I still have parents tell me that Heather was their child's favorite teacher! Her insight can help make any teacher more exciting and dynamic in the classroom. 

As an administrator, Heather was instrumental in developing our school - from the playground program to staff development, she leads with enthusiasm! Teachers loved working for Heather! 

Heather is a speaker you don't want to miss!"

Allisen Hemple

Director of Enrollment & School Registrar

Horizon Prep

Rancho Santa Fe, California 

“Mrs. Dalton is an outstanding educator!  Her teachers have been led to gather data, analyze the results of their teaching, and work toward continuous improvement for their teaching practices and their students’ learning.  This is in a school that scores overall in the 97^th percentile! Another notable quality of Heather’s is ‘living her faith.’ As I follow her from classroom to classroom amid a variety of teaching and learning situations for students, staff and parents, I hear her give ‘Glory to God.’  Mrs. Dalton reminds everyone of the lessons learned from the Bible whether she is addressing the entire student body in the weekly chapel services, the morning opening ceremonies to set the tone for the day, or guiding a child with an ethics or morals lesson.  This focus is an important element in the vision and mission of Horizon Prep, and it is a regular and natural part of her demeanor. Heather Dalton is a dedicated, effective, energetic and enthusiastic leader for her school.  She leads her teachers to constantly examine their practice and their students’ achievement. She supports them as she teaches/leads them to learn more together to accomplish their work.  As a teacher of teachers and an instructional leader, she is an excellent example.”

Mary Gilliland

Acting Principal

William H. Standley Middle School

San Diego Unified School District

“I know Heather to be a person of integrity, maturity and high moral character.  She has a sharp, analytical, highly intuitive mind and a warm engaging personality.  A high achiever, Heather performs her work with enthusiasm and diligence. She consistently achieves her department’s goals and any additional tasks set before her. She has a gift for organization, is a confident speaker and exudes a love for children.  From my observations of Heather in the classroom and of her in-service training of our teaching staff I consider Heather to be a master-teacher!”  

Dr. Ken Kush

Head of Schools

Horizon Prep

Rancho Santa Fe, California

"Heather helped transform the way I teach.  Her research on the profound effects of motivation and engagement on student achievement serves as a constant reminder to me that our priority as educators should be engaging our students.  It is amazing how Heather’s attention getters, chants, hand motions, and all around silliness excHeather helped transform the way I teach.  Her research on the profound effects of motivation and engagement on student achievement serves as a constant reminder to me that our priority as educators should be engaging our students.  It is amazing how Heather’s attention getters, chants, hand motions, and all around silliness excite and draw in children and adults alike.  Heather once told me to always remember that each child is someone’s son, daughter, niece, nephew, and center of that person’s world.  That simple piece of advice helps me to love every student I have ever had and treat them with the respect they deserve.  She is truly an inspirational leader and I am grateful for everything I gained from her!ite and draw in children and adults alike.  Heather once told me to always remember that each child is someone’s son, daughter, niece, nephew, and center of that person’s world.  That simple piece of advice helps me to love every student I have ever had and treat them with the respect they deserve.  She is truly an inspirational leader and I am grateful for everything I gained from her!" 

Nicole Delaney

Teacher, San Diego Virtual School

"Heather’s positive personality is to my heart what a cup of fully leaded coffee is to my morning!"

Jen Brown

Teacher, Horizon Prep