The Penn-Harris-Madison Board of School Trustees approved the appointment of Jean Milfort as the new principal of Grissom Middle School at their Board meeting held Monday, August 14. Mr. Milfort was hired from Elkhart Central High School on June 26 to be one of the new assistant principals of Schmucker Middle School. However, Mr. Milfort will now serve as principal at Grissom replacing Nathan Boyd.
With Mr. Milfort's appointment to Grissom, the Board appointed Christie Heerschop as the new assistant principal of Schmucker. Mrs. Heerschop joins P-H-M with 24 years of experience. Heerschop will join Lucas Fry as Schmucker’s other assistant principal. Mr. Fry was appointed on June 26.
She most recently serving as assistant principal for Elkhart's Mary Beck and Osolo Elementary Schools. Prior to that, Mrs. Heerschop served as assistant to the principal and intervention coordinator at two elementary schools in Goshen. She holds a B.S. in Elementary and special Education from Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Indiana University at South Bend. Mrs. Heerschop was a K-12 Exceptional Education teacher for 10 years and also has experience as a RTI specialist.
“Mrs. Heerschop’s vast array of experiences, including time in exceptional education and curriculum and instruction, will play an important role in supporting all our students,” said Schmucker Principal Lavon Dean-Null. “Her enthusiasm and expertise will be a wonderful asset to our Schmucker team!”
Heerschop started her new positions on Tuesday, August 15. 2017
