In this seventh episode of season three, I share my conversation with Doris Heinrich, Kindergarten Teacher and 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year at Redondo Unified School District, discussing autonomy and independence in elementary grade levels.
Doris Heinrich is currently in her 15th year of teaching, currently teach Kindergarten at Tulita Elementary School in Redondo Beach, California. Her career has included years spent teaching multiple grade levels and Special Education in Pre-School and Child Development. Having been awarded the 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year award for her district, she is currently teaching Kindergarten while completing her Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and Administration. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her dogs, taking walks by the beach, camping, and dirt bike riding. For more information about Doris and her work in education, contact: dheinrich@rbusd.org