Craig Heinze, 18-21 Transition Academy Instructor
I am excited to join the Journey21 team. I have been caring for people since the early 90’s as an undergraduate at UWM Child Care Center. After graduating with a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, I moved to public education and taught at Merton Primary school for 27 years in five-year-old kindergarten, first and second grade. I was blessed working with so many great families and coworkers during my tenure at Merton. There is no place like the Lake Country community.
My beliefs in education are: Every student can be independent and in-charge of their own learning. Students are most successful with routines and procedures. School is not just about academics, but rather the growth of the whole person. Relationships drive the classroom community as well as professional cohesiveness. Content can be delivered with enthusiasm and personality. Humor is an important part of teaching and life. Learning and teaching is fun!
Some of my outside passions are competitively sailing on Nagawicka and Pewaukee lakes, and curling at the Kettle Moraine Curling Club, as well as, bonspieling throughout the midwest. I also enjoy working with my hands in construction/carpentry. The theme with all these activities is that the goal is always to be successful but the path/formula changes constantly giving me an opportunity to problem solve, learn and grow.
I am looking forward to the opportunity to work with the families and staff at Journey21. I’m positive that I will be learning and growing during this new adventure.
Phone: (262) 399-0107