Heather Leffert is a first grade teacher at Malcom Bridge Elementary School.  She received a B.S. Ed. double major in Early Childhood Education and English from Vanderbilt University in May 1995.  She has obtained both a gifted endorsement and an ESOL endorsement.  Since graduating, she has taught third grade and first grade in Jackson County.  She feels teaching in the primary grades has been rewarding and she cannot imagine feeling as fulfilled in any other profession.  She looks forward to continuing to challenge her students to reach their full potential while providing an environment that is welcoming and encourages them to learn new concepts according to their strengths.