Our Team
Heather Hatchman
Heather Hatchman
Heather Hatchman
Heather is the Founder and Executive Director of Vision Young Leaders' Academy. She founded this nonprofit because she saw a need in her classroom where she first embraced her passion for helping youth realize their potential.
"If it wasn't for my teachers, coaches and mentors, I wouldn't be who I am today. Everyone needs someone to help
Heather is the Founder and Executive Director of Vision Young Leaders' Academy. She founded this nonprofit because she saw a need in her classroom where she first embraced her passion for helping youth realize their potential.
"If it wasn't for my teachers, coaches and mentors, I wouldn't be who I am today. Everyone needs someone to help them see their potential and they need the support to reach it."
Heather enjoys attending sporting events and visiting her family in Seattle.
Amy Poore
Heather Hatchman
Heather Hatchman
Amy is on the Board of Directors for Vision Young Leaders' Academy. She has been in education for over 30 years. Her Master's degree in Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment allowed her to work as an Academic Coach, assisting teachers to further develop their craft. During this time, she launched AVID at her site and discovered a passio
Amy is on the Board of Directors for Vision Young Leaders' Academy. She has been in education for over 30 years. Her Master's degree in Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment allowed her to work as an Academic Coach, assisting teachers to further develop their craft. During this time, she launched AVID at her site and discovered a passion for working with students in poverty.
Outside of school, she enjoys time with her three children and one grandson. She also loves to read, knit and hike.
Laurie Seiler
Heather Hatchman
Laurie Seiler
Laurie is on the Board of Directors for Vision Young Leaders' Academy. She has been teaching for over 30 years; 29 of which have been spent teaching 6th grade at Chavez K-8 School in Oxnard where Laurie discovered a passion for working with youth living in poverty. For several Chavez families, she has taught two generations.
Her other int
Laurie is on the Board of Directors for Vision Young Leaders' Academy. She has been teaching for over 30 years; 29 of which have been spent teaching 6th grade at Chavez K-8 School in Oxnard where Laurie discovered a passion for working with youth living in poverty. For several Chavez families, she has taught two generations.
Her other interests include spending time with family, friends and reading.