About Me
My name is Heather Hedmark. I am the teacher of the younger grades at Philip J. Rock Center and School. My classroom currently has students ranging from fourth through ninth grades. I have been teaching since 2001 and have been at PRC since 2018. Previously, I have taught in Illinois, Washington state, and Arizona. In 2018, I received a master’s degree from UIC in special education and have endorsements as both Multi-Needs and Transition Specialist. I completed a master’s degree from Illinois State University in low-vision and blindness in 2024 and have my Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) certification. While I have worked with many different grade levels and ability groups, my love is working with older students with multiple disabilities. I greatly value family collaboration and feel the best way to best serve my students is through mutual communication and wrap-around support. I work very closely with all related services to build a comprehensive, seamless, and individualized program for each individual in my classroom. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my partner, my dog, and my cat. I enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and fishing.
Do not hesitate to reach out to me for transition guidance, assistance, questions, or just to introduce yourself. If you would like to set up an individual meeting to go over any areas of transition, please send me an email at [email protected]