My name is Heather Quinn and, after many years away, I am delighted to be returning to teaching at Temecula Preparatory School this year. I was born and raised in Redlands, CA. I always knew I wanted to be a teacher, so I ultimately graduated with a B.S. in Elementary Education from UNLV in 2003. I taught 4th grade in the Clark County School District until my son was born in 2005. 

We moved back to California in 2006 to be near his surgeons at CHLA. During that time, I began teaching fourth grade at TPS in 2006. Those years teaching and developing curriculum with my partners are still some of my fondest memories in education. In 2010, I began working as the Lower School RTI Coordinator in our Student Support Services department. I had the honor of working with an amazing team and supporting many K-6th grade students at Temecula Prep. 

The school's vision, mission, and community are something I believe in wholeheartedly, and I was devastated to have to step away from it all in 2015 to care for my son who had suffered many complications from his heart surgery. Thankfully time has been a healer, and I am proud to share that my son has grown to be a very healthy nineteen-year-old. In fact, he just graduated from Liberty High School in June. This is why I knew it was time to return to the school and community that I love so much!                          

FUN FACTS:

• I've danced and sang in many musicals over the years.

• My uncle played the Phantom on Broadway. 

• My great, great, great...... (many times over) grandfather was a pilgrim who came to America on the Mayflower. His name was Richard Warren.  

• Outside of school you can find me exploring the mountains, rivers, and beaches.

• Painting is one of my favorite ways to relax.

• My big  fluffy kitty cat, Blu, can always be found on my lap.  He is the 🍎 of my eye! 

FAVORITE THINGS:                           

• Football games in the Fall

• The scent of vanilla, gardenia, jasmine, and coconut

• Live Shows: Comedy, Concerts, and Musicals

• Chocolate with caramel and nuts

• Tulips, sunflowers, and succulents

• Sushi and BBQ

• Gift cards: Target, Amazon, Bath and Body Works, Hobby Lobby, and Home Goods