SIUE Alum Heil is Riverview Gardens Teacher of the Year
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus Aaron Heil is the Riverview Gardens School District (RGSD) 2020 Teacher of the Year. The Alton native is a middle school art teacher at Central Middle School (CMS).
Heil has taught in the Riverview Gardens district for seven years. He earned bachelor’s in both studio art in 2009 and art education in 2012 from SIUE’s College of Arts and Sciences. He is pursuing a master’s in diversity and equity from SIUE’s School of Education, Health and Human Behavior.
“Mr. Heil is a rock star teacher who has made a real difference in our school and the district,” said CMS Principal Rachel Clark. “The level of instruction students receive in his classroom fuels their creativity and drive to succeed. He represents the best of Riverview Gardens School District.”
Heil was among 13 RGSD teachers who were nominated for the honor.
Photo (L-R): Riverview Gardens School District Superintendent Dr. Scott Spurgeon presents the Teacher of the Year Award to SIUE alumnus Aaron Heil. (courtesy RGSD)
