Heilmann Announced as New Director for Student Teaching and Off-Campus Studies

Ray HeilmannQuincy University announces the appointment of Ray Heilmann as director of student teaching and off-campus studies for the university's School of Education. Heilmann will oversee the placement and supervision of student teaching candidates, as well as coordinate training for cooperating teachers and university supervisors. As the director of off-campus studies, he will coordinate both the alternative certification and traditional preparation programs for teacher candidates in the Chicago area.

"The Quincy University School of Education is honored to have Ray Heilmann join our staff," said Dr. Ann Behrens, the school's dean. "Mr. Heilmann's many years of experience as a leader in the field of education make him an ideal choice to train the next generation of outstanding educators."

Heilmann comes to QU after a thirty-nine-year career at Quincy Notre Dame High School, where he served at various times as an English teacher, assistant football coach, assistant principal, and principal from 1995 until his retirement earlier this summer. He was born and raised on the south side of Chicago and attended Marist Catholic High School.

"To be able to serve a Catholic high school and a Catholic university in my educational career is an incredible honor," said Heilmann. "I have friends, both professionally and socially, who are graduates and employees of Quincy University. The spirit, family atmosphere, and collegial support are outstanding. I hope, with the mentoring of Dr. Ann Behrens and other members of the QU staff, to serve QU students in the best way possible."

Heilmann holds undergraduate and master's degrees from Northern Illinois University. He completed additional graduate work towards an administrative certification at Truman State University. Heilmann and his wife, Judy, have four adult children and six grandchildren.