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Heather Taddonio
Teacher at Asheville Academy for Girls
Heather Taddonio is a teacher at Asheville Academy for Girls with a diverse background in education and equine-assisted learning.2 Her professional journey combines her passion for teaching with her love for horses.
Professional Experience
Heather currently works as a teacher at Asheville Academy for Girls, a therapeutic boarding school.23 Prior to this role, she served as an Environmental Educator at YMCA.
Education and Certifications
Heather holds a degree from Bryn Mawr College.2 She is also:
- A licensed middle school teacher
- Level 2 trained through Natural Lifemanship in Trauma-Informed Equine Assisted Learning
- Certified in Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) through PATH International1
Equine Experience
Heather's involvement with horses began at a young age and has been a significant part of her life:
- Started riding at age 6 in a "Pony Kids" lesson program
- Competed in hunters and jumpers, including with her college team
- Volunteered at a therapeutic riding center for children with physical disabilities at age 15
- Currently offers equine-assisted learning sessions for adults and children1
Personal Interests
Heather has a BLM mustang named Reba from Pine Nut Mountain HMA, with whom she has been developing a partnership using EAL principles since 2022.1
Heather Taddonio's LinkedIn profile can be found at linkedin.com/in/heather-taddonio-1a136226.2
