Heather Dorsey

Heather Dorsey is a Senior Teaching Specialist at the University of Minnesota's College of Education and Human Development, affiliated with the Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development (OLPD) department. With 17 years of experience, she teaches in the First Year Inquiry program focusing on multidisciplinary team teaching and learning communities. Her work bridges performance arts with education, emphasizing embodied learning and student engagement.

Education: M.A. in Liberal Studies (University of Minnesota) and B.S. in Communications, Theatre, and Education (St. Cloud State University).

Research interests include communication studies, student retention strategies, and leadership ethics. She co-founded Big Picture Ventures, a communication and production consultancy, and actively promotes performance methodologies in higher education through national presentations.

Recent presentations (2013-2014) addressed embodied learning and narrative techniques for first-generation students. No specific grants or awards are listed, though her work emphasizes applied educational innovation.