Greg Heinecke

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About Greg Heinecke

Principal at Spectrum Middle School in Elk River, Minnesota, positively impacting student and staff growth in a learner-centered community. Current system's changes are Grading for Learning (competency-based teaching and learning) with equitable grading practices and blended learning instructional planning, both transforming our learners' achievement. An expert in uplifting student voice while developing teachers via Kim Marshall's Mini-Observations and Collaborative Inquiry mode in PLCs. Experienced in training staff on student engagement in either an online or in-person approach. Skilled at curriculum alignment and learning progressions to increase student achievement, including AVID's WICOR strategies. An AVID National presenter, including an article published on how schoolwide WICOR strategies can keep students from becoming a statistic while also being culturally-responsive. Skilled in MTSS academic and behavioral enrichments and interventions to meet each child's unique needs. A proponent for middle school philosophy in both belief and action. A St. Cloud State superintendent's license has been earned as well. Connect on Twitter @gregoryheinecke. Would love to connect/work with those wanting to change education!