Heather Puhl is a Beginning Teacher Mentor for teachers in grades Pre-K through 12 in the Caldwell County School System. She has been working in the field of education for over 20 years. She was born and raised in Gastonia, NC, where her family still resides. She was awarded a NC Teaching Fellows Scholarship to attend East Carolina University. She received a BS in Middle Grades Education (with concentrations in math and science) and a Master's degree in Science Education from ECU in 1996 and 1999, respectively. She also completed the licensure requirements for School Administration from Appalachian State University in 2010.
She has earned National Board Certification in Early Adolescence Math and has completed the renewal process to maintain certification. Heather leads district-wide sessions for National Board Support during the school year for any Caldwell County teacher who is pursuing certification.
Throughout her career, she has taught at the middle school level in several areas across the state. She has also worked as an Instructional Coach and a Math Content Specialist before becoming employed as a Beginning Teacher Mentor in Caldwell County Schools in 2010.
Contact Information:
Email: hpuhl@caldwellschools.com
Office Phone: 828-728-8407 ext. 140167