Staff Directory

Dynamic and highly respected educational leader with over 30 years of experience across teaching, coaching, and school administration. Most recently served as Activities Director at Rockwood Summit High School, overseeing 25 varsity sports and 40 student clubs. Holds degrees from the University of Kansas and UMSL, has served as a classroom teacher, assistant principal, coach, mentor, and MSHSAA official — and was named the 2024 St. Louis Athletic Director of the Year and the 2022 Missouri Soccer Coaches Association Administrator of the Year.

Francis Howell North graduate with a 4.0 GPA across all four years and an A average in every math course she completed. Served as a tutor for students within the Francis Howell School District and is now pursuing advanced coursework in mathematics at St. Charles Community College.

Brings over 28 years of experience in elementary education, technology integration, and community leadership to the Hockey Academy. Holding a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction, she excels at helping student-athletes navigate modern digital tools to thrive academically. Beyond her work in education, Heather is a familiar face at the rink, having served as a youth hockey team manager and high school hockey board member. She is excited to combine her academic expertise with her love of hockey to support the Academy’s students and build strong connections with parents and families.

Born and raised right here in St. Louis. Earned Bachelor’s degrees in both Physics and Secondary Science Education from the University of Missouri–Columbia, along with Master’s degrees in Curriculum and in Educational Technology. Taught physics for the last 13 years, most recently in the Rockwood School District — where she learned the importance of building strong relationships and transparent communication with students, parents, and colleagues alike. Excited to bring her classroom experience to TPH St. Louis Hockey Academy.

St. Louis native — Kirkwood Stars, St. Louis AAA Blues, and junior hockey with the St. Louis Bandits before playing at Lindenwood University, where he earned a degree in Exercise Science and won a 2016 National Championship. Interned with the St. Louis Blues Strength & Conditioning Department during the 2016 playoff run, owns Bodies By Bopp LLC, and coaches AAA hockey.

Director of Hockey for the St. Peters Hockey Club and a former Lindenwood University player. Spent three years with the Chicago Reapers AAA program developing Tier-1 athletes across multiple age groups — with deep ties to St. Louis hockey.

Former NCAA Division I defenseman with six seasons of college hockey. Began her career at the University of Minnesota before transferring home to the Lindenwood Lions, where she captained the Lions in 2025–26 while completing her MBA. O'Fallon, Missouri native and former captain of the Chicago Mission.

Over a decade of experience developing elite hockey talent — training athletes at the NHL, NCAA, junior, and AAA levels. Known for building strong, explosive, technically sound athletes through personalized programs. Joined forces with Jeff LoVecchio at Give More Training, a nationally respected hub for hockey performance.

Finishing her Master of Science in Health and Wellness at Lindenwood University in St. Charles. A lifelong multi-sport athlete — gymnastics, swimming, diving, and track and field — she continued her athletic career on Lindenwood's competitive cheerleading team, where she became a two-time National Champion. Joined the academy’s sports performance staff and continues her journey with the team, growing alongside the student-athletes she works with every day.