Dr. Heather Midori Saigo is an enthusiastic educator with a profound commitment to advancing equity and opportunity in education. She holds a Doctor of Education in Learning Technologies from Pepperdine University, where her research focused on women鈥檚 persistence in STEM, exploring factors that affect their success. Her academic credentials also include a Master of Science in Environmental Science from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Willamette University, forming a strong foundation for her interdisciplinary approach.
Dr. Saigo鈥檚 work at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) and Southern Oregon University demonstrates her expertise in classroom instruction, online teaching, and instructional design. At these institutions, she creates dynamic learning environments, blending intellectual rigor with engaging and flexible teaching methods to connect with diverse student populations. This fall, SNHU launches her new course, 鈥淢indset and Growth for Lifelong Learning,鈥 enrolling 60,000+ first-year students per year.
A passionate advocate for learning everywhere, Dr. Saigo excels at connecting ideas, people, and resources to cultivate meaningful educational experiences. Her dedication to mentorship and innovation in education has a lasting impact on her students, inspiring the next generation of scholars and leaders. She is thrilled to join