An
Elkhart native, she attended Elkhart Grade School and graduated from
Mount Pulaski High School. She attained an undergraduate degree in
Secondary Education at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
In her 23 years in public education, Heather has taught a variety of
science courses ranging from grades 7 through 12 for the school
districts of Riverton, Williamsville, and Mount Pulaski. During her
first ten years of teaching, she attained a Bachelor of Science
degree in Instructional Design and Technology from Western Illinois
University. Heather has served as the Technology Coordinator for
MPCUSD 23 since 2009. In May of 2020, she completed a Master of Arts
in Educational Leadership with a principal endorsement from the
University of Illinois at Springfield.
Heather married Nathan Fricke and they have two children, Ben and
Jackson. Ben is studying business and playing baseball in his
sophomore year at Spoon River College. Jackson is a sophomore at
Mount
Pulaski High School.
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During the summer, their family travels to various baseball
tournaments throughout the Midwest. The family resides in Mount Pulaski and
enjoys being active members of the Mount Pulaski Christian Church.
Heather has demonstrated leadership abilities by working with
students of various age groups, as well as teachers at varying levels. She has
created a positive learning environment for her students over the last 23 years
and cherishes the relationships she has built with staff, students, and
community members. She is extremely excited for this opportunity to continue
serving MPCUSD 23 as the next high school principal.
We are excited to welcome Mrs. Fricke as our incoming Principal at MPHS!
[Sarah Farris
Administrative Assistant
Mount Pulaski Community Unit District #23] |