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Coach Heidi Hebert: Miss PE Lady

9/21/2020

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Anyone who speaks with Coach Heidi immediately realizes that there is a positive spark and natural joy about her. “My mom raised me to make lemonade,” she says with a smile. “You have to find the positive in everything you do.” That positive energy is apparent as you watch Coach Heidi escort young Knights to Lower School during carpool, as you see her enjoy a laugh with her colleagues and as her team makes her proud on the softball field.

“I always knew I wanted to be a teacher,” says Coach Heidi. Growing up she had great examples of the positive influence of teachers in her grandmother, who was a teacher and administrator, and her neighbor former Episcopal Athletic Director Myra Mansur. “I wanted to be just like Ms. Myra when I grew up,” she says. Coach Heidi grew up on the softball field, playing outfield, catcher and third base. Her love for the sport began while playing tee-ball as a young girl. “My happy place is a field,” she says. Eventually, she also played basketball and danced, but it was that initial love of softball that remains a constant. “It’s in my blood,” she says.
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Throughout high school in north Louisiana, Coach Heidi honed her softball skills and earned a scholarship to play at Mississippi College. She remembers her first day of college practice. “I went to the dorm room and cried,” says Coach Heidi. “I called my mom and said this was a dream come true, and if I never step foot on a field again, I’ll be ok.” However, Coach Heidi continued living her dream and even went on to be a graduate assistant for the team. After college, she returned to Baton Rouge as a PreK teacher and administrator at KinderCare Learning Center. As soon as she returned, Coach Heidi reached out to her friend and mentor Ms. Myra. It was July 2000 and Ms. Myra was not only excited to hear from Coach Heidi, but she also offered her a job with the Knights. Another of Coach Heidi’s dreams became a reality and she found herself coaching first base while Ms. Myra coached third.
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​Coach Heidi grew up on the softball field and loves her role as the Knights Head Softball Coach.
After 20 years at Episcopal, Coach Heidi is still all smiles as she discusses her dream job. “I’ve always loved school,” she says. That love now encompasses a community of former and current players, Lower School PE students and her coaching colleagues. “This is where I want to retire from,” she says. It’s also the place where, in 2008, she married her husband Jeff. Her son Drew is following in her footsteps, growing up on the field just as Coach Heidi did. “He loves to be here as much as I do,” she says. In fact, fourth grade Drew may one day be a coach as he aspires to be the Episcopal Athletic Director.
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Coach Heidi and Jeff were married in the Episcopal Chapel.
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Coach Heidi, her husband Jeff, and Drew, Kaylen and Jack.
Coach Heidi’s positive spirit and attitude of gratitude make her a favorite among students, and she is delighted to be back on campus after being away during distance learning last school year. “Coming back rejuvenated me,” she says. “I always knew I loved it, but I missed it so much. It reminded me that I still love teaching every day.” There is a renewed sense of gratitude for things like softball practice and PE class. Reflecting on that appreciation, reminds Coach Heidi of the students she’s taught over the course of two decades and the nickname she once earned from a student who called her “Miss PE Lady.” She is proud to have earned that title.
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There is no question that coaches have a tremendous impact on the lives of their athletes. Coach Heidi credits her coaches with helping her establish a strong work ethic. “We learned just to keep going and never to give up,” she says. She points to her senior year in high school as an example. While player highlight videos were being filmed, Coach Heidi was sick. She remembers her coach encouraging her to get up and try it one more time. That philosophy stays with her today as she coaches the Episcopal Middle and Upper School softball teams. Through her coaching she seeks to provide a positive atmosphere for the students and a few life lessons along the way. “I hope they love life,” says Coach Heidi. No doubt, the players and students already love Coach Heidi. We are so glad she is among the Knights!

Do you have a great memory of Coach Heidi? Wish her well in the comments section below.
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9 Comments
Jennifer Whittington
9/25/2020 02:04:05 pm

💙💙💙 Congratulations Heidi! You are amazing!

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Heidi
9/27/2020 07:59:05 am

Thank you so much Jennifer.

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Kim Mims
9/25/2020 06:35:02 pm

My daughter, Taylor, couldn’t have a better teacher, coach, mentor, and now co-worker and friend in Coach Heidi! She has always been to her students and players, that teacher who you would love for your child to come in contact with. She always wears a smile and cares so much about the wellbeing of others. I’m so honored to have met Coach Heidi and for my family to know and love her. In my book, she’s the GOAT! 💙💛💙💛💙💛

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Heidi Hebert
9/28/2020 10:19:24 am

Thank you so much Mrs. Kim. I can't even begin to tell you how much I have loved having Taylor in my life. You all are so precious to me and I look forward to many more years!

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Nicole
9/26/2020 12:18:43 pm

You are awesome! How lucky we are to have you!!! :)

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Heidi Hebert
9/28/2020 10:20:00 am

Thank you Nicole. I am so fortunate to be here!

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Amy and Kirk Arceneaux
9/30/2020 06:23:28 pm

Heidi knows just how to bring out the best in every player on her team. Kirk and I are forever grateful to her for believing in Ellie, and pushing her to reach her fullest potential. :)

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April McGlothin-Eller
10/1/2020 05:18:11 am

Heidi is an amazing teacher and an even better person. What a gift she is to this world.

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Baylee Cifreo Bergeron
10/1/2020 08:23:40 am

Coach Heidi is the best!💖💖💖💖

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