Heidi Hamilton, Program and Enrichment Center Director
I am blessed by work and love my job! I was a Special Education Teacher and Transition Coordinator at Arrowhead High School, located in Hartland, Wisconsin, for the past 29 years. Growing up with a younger brother who has an intellectual and developmental disability, I developed a passion for helping students/adults with special needs transition into the workforce and adult life.
As an educator, I enjoyed helping students prepare for post-secondary options including: developing soft skills through job coaching, providing job shadows, internships and work experience placements, as well as helping apply to post-secondary schools. Over the years I have received special recognition and I am proud to have accepted the following education awards:
Arrowhead High School Teacher of the Year-2016
Herb Kohl Fellowship Scholarship Recipient-2017
Advanced Career Teachers and Teaching Award Recipient-2018
National Sanford Teaching Award representing Wisconsin-2018
I know that life is about finding strength, joy, and a sense of purpose no matter what needs someone may have. I am excited to be part of a very special mission that is uncommon in the state of Wisconsin and rivaled only in a few places in the entire United States. My life has been about excellence and that is exactly what has attracted me to Journey21.
Throughout my experiences at Arrowhead High School, I have had the opportunity to create relationships with local business owners, post-secondary schools, service providers, and agencies to provide positive experiences for my students. I absolutely look forward to bringing the same energy and connections to Journey21.
Phone: (262) 399-0102