Heidi Albin, a Milken Educator and National Presidential Awardee for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, is known for her ability to make content relevant to life and for developing unique, multifaceted, engaging lessons. Heidi served as the science teacher and Character Education Coordinator at an alternative high school for 11 years, teaching Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physical Science, Agriculture, Health, Career Skills, and Character Education. Heidi then spent 3 years teaching in the traditional school setting. She has also served as an instructor for teachers in the Transition to Teaching program and taught microbiology to nursing students. Additionally, she serves as a representative for exchange students, a Board Member for Living Her Legacy, Conference Coordinator for The Milken's of the West, a member for the STEM Teacher Leadership Network, an instructor for the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, a coauthor for several curricula, and a speaker at multiple conferences. Heidi has a B.S. in cellular molecular biology, cum laude, and M.S. in secondary education from Fort Hays State University with certifications in biology, chemistry, agriculture, and earth ands pace science.