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Heidi Gilman

Early Education Marketing Director, Scholastic

As Director of Product Marketing for Scholastic Education, Heidi Gilman shapes product strategy and marketing for reading curriculum products used in PreK through grade 3 classrooms. After studying linguistics and education at Stanford University, Heidi started her career as an elementary school reading teacher, and then moved into curriculum and product development. She is the creator of Tenth Planet Literacy and launched LeapFrog's Quantum Pad and interactive content into the school market. Heidi is a graduate of Berkeley's Haas School of Business and founder of the Haas Education Club. While at Haas, Heidi was a finalist in 2001 Social Venture Business Plan Competition with "Wise Toad," focused on the use of handheld technology to build adult literacy. As an active Room to Read volunteer, she helps to bring books and education to children in developing countries. Heidi has performed the cancan in Japan, trekked the Himalayas during monsoon season, and has a fascination with vintage clothing with unusual pockets.