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About Heather

Experienced, practical, student-centered vision support.

Heather Willoughby is a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments with more than 20 years of experience in education and visual impairment services.

She provides flexible remote and hybrid support for students in public schools, private schools, homeschool programs, and tutoring settings. Her work focuses on helping students access their education through meaningful accommodations, assistive technology, direct instruction, and collaborative team support.

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Why Families and Schools Choose to Work With Heather

Clear support for complex educational needs.

Heather brings a calm, knowledgeable, and practical approach to vision services, helping students, families, and school teams move forward with clarity.

20+ Years of Experience

Over two decades of experience in visual impairment education.

Remote & Hybrid Success

Extensive experience providing effective remote and hybrid instruction.

Student-Centered Approach

Collaborative support built around the individual student’s needs.

Assistive Technology

Strong knowledge of accessibility tools, devices, platforms, and supports.

Diverse Settings

Experience across public schools, private schools, homeschool, tutoring, and consultation.

Complex Learner Profiles

Comfortable working with students who have layered or complex educational needs.

Practical Recommendations

Clear communication and useful guidance for families, educators, and teams.

Collaborative Team Support

Focused on helping the student’s full support team understand what works.

Professional Education

Bachelor of Science in Visual Disabilities
Florida State University

Professional Background

Current and previous experience includes:

  • Teacher for the Visually Impaired
  • Independent Educational Evaluator
  • Educational consultant
  • Homeschool support coordinator
  • Research assistant in low vision initiatives
  • Special education program development

Remote services with real educational impact.

Heather’s remote and hybrid work is built on individualized instruction, consistent communication, accessible technology, and collaboration with families and school teams. For many students and districts, this model creates access to specialized TVI support that may not otherwise be available locally.

Looking for experienced TVI support?

Heather works with schools, families, homeschool programs, advocates, and educational teams seeking practical support for students with visual impairments.

Contact Heather