Heidi Mattson is a native of Connecticut. She received a B.A. in History and American Studies from Bard College. She spent several years studying, traveling, and teaching in California, Ireland, and France. She always hoped to return to the beautiful climate and open-minds in the Bay Area. After completing her M.S. in Education at the University of New Haven, she moved to San Francisco. She taught 3rd grade at The French American International School for five years. Heidi now lives in Albany with her husband, Michael, and two daughters, Ella and Liliana.