Jeri Heileman
- Assistant Professor of Practice
- (520) 621-6901
- SLONAKER HOUSE, Rm. 107
- TUCSON, AZ 85721-0006
- jeriheileman@arizona.edu
Biography
’m Jeri Heileman (she, her, hers), an Assistant Professor of Practice in Office of General Education. Across the years of my professional career, the common thread has been a desire to support students and their individual journeys through learning and life. Prior to joining the University of Arizona community, I enjoyed many experiences serving in K-12 in Florida, North Carolina, and New Mexico. I held positions as a classroom mathematics teacher, instructional coach, district leader, and middle school principal.
My academic journey includes an undergraduate degree in Education from the University of Florida, a master’s in Psychological Foundations from the University of New Mexico and a doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Kentucky. My dissertation focused on strengthening students’ sense of connectedness through strategic onboarding practices.
When I’m not teaching, my husband and I enjoy hiking, camping, traveling, and eating out. We also enjoy spending time with our family which includes three grown children and their partners and the best...three grandchildren.
Degrees
- Ed.D. Executive Educational Leadership
- University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, United States
- "The Power of Connections: An Online Doctoral Program's Use of Strategic Onboarding to Enhance the Doctoral Experience"
- Ed.S. Educational Leadership
- University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
- M.A. Educational Foundations
- University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
- B.A. Education
- University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, United States
Work Experience
- University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ (2023 - Ongoing)
- University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ (2023 - Ongoing)
- University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ (2022)
- University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky (2019 - 2022)
- University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky (2017 - 2019)
- Fayette County Public Schools/University of Kentucky (2017 - 2018)
- Albuquerque Public Schools (2015 - 2017)
- Albuquerque Public Schools (2013 - 2015)
- Albuquerque Public Schools (2012 - 2013)
- Albuquerque Public Schools (2010 - 2012)
- University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico (2008 - 2010)
- Albuquerque Public Schools (2008 - 2010)
- SJUMC (1996 - 2006)
- Albuquerque Manor (1992 - 1996)
- Durham County Public Schools (1984 - 1986)
- Seminole County Public Schools (1982 - 1984)
Licensure & Certification
- Teaching of Limited English Proficient Students Certificate, Albuquerque Public Schools (2008)
- Standard Professional II, State of North Carolina (2007)
- Professional Educator's Certiicate, State of Florida (2006)
- Continuous Classroom Improvement, Certified Trainer, Albuquerque Public Schools (2009)
- Cognitive Coaching, Certified Trainer, Albuquerque Public Schools (2012)
- Instructional Leader License, State of New Mexico (2015)
- Administrative License, State of New Mexico (2021)
Interests
Research
Onboarding strategies; Sense of connectedness and student success; benefits of mentorship; mental wellness strategies; student engagement in the college classroom; and supporting faculty and leaders with innovative teaching and learning techniques and human resource strategies to build connectedness.
Teaching
Educational Leadership; General Education
Courses
2025-26 Courses
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General Education Portfolio
UNIV 301 (Fall 2025) -
Intro to General Ed Experience
UNIV 101 (Fall 2025)
2024-25 Courses
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General Education Portfolio
UNIV 301 (Summer I 2025) -
General Education Portfolio
UNIV 301 (Spring 2025) -
Intro to General Ed Experience
UNIV 101 (Spring 2025) -
General Education Portfolio
UNIV 301 (Fall 2024) -
Intro to General Ed Experience
UNIV 101 (Fall 2024)
2023-24 Courses
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General Education Portfolio
UNIV 301 (Spring 2024) -
Intro to General Ed Experience
UNIV 101 (Spring 2024) -
General Education Portfolio
UNIV 301 (Fall 2023) -
Intro to General Ed Experience
UNIV 101 (Fall 2023)
2022-23 Courses
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Intro to General Ed Experience
UNIV 101 (Fall 2022)
Scholarly Contributions
Journals/Publications
- Williams, S., & Heileman, J. (2024). Insights on the Transition to Leadership: The Power of Onboarding and Networking. Advances in Developing Human Resources, 26(2-3). doi:10.1177/15234223241252761More infoProblem: In the rapidly changing future of work, advances in human resources are needed to develop individual leadership expertise and further the collective aims of the organization. This article explores the challenges and opportunities in the transition to leadership for new and early-career leaders across interdisciplinary and interorganizational contexts. Solution: Two high-impact strategies are proposed to facilitate the leadership transition, namely, strategic onboarding and intentional networking. These methods expand conventional approaches in leadership development. When new leaders are primed with onboarding and networking structures, they are better prepared to partner with internal and external stakeholders in a culture of shared leadership for equitable and thriving organizations and their communities. Stakeholders: The article may be of interest to a diversity of human resource development scholars and practitioners who seek to further their understandings and practices in the training, mentoring, and career development of new leaders for workforce performance and organizational integrity.
Presentations
- Heileman, J., & Fuller, K. N. (2024, February). "From Entry to Success: Strategic Onboarding to Strengthen the Gen Ed Experience". 2024 National Student Success Conference. Orlando, Florida: Florida Consortium of Metropolitan Research Universities.
- Henao-Muñoz, J., Fuller, K. N., Serratos, A. E., Parkman, A. L., Heileman, J., & Austin, M. W. (2024). Piloting A Learner Self-Assessment in a Required 1st-year Course. UCATT/OGE Assessment Symposia. University of Arizona.
- Heileman, J., Rous, B., & Nash, J. (2023, November). "From Entry to Endgame: Rethinking Onboarding in Online Doctoral Programs". 37th Annual University Council for Educational Administration Conference. Minneapolis, Minnesota: University Council for Educational Adminstration (UCEA).More infoOnboarding is a crucial process that sets the tone and expectations for online doctoral students' onboarding process that leverages the Four C's Framework - Compliance, Clarification, Culture, and Connection - to foster student engagement and success. You will learn from our real-world case study and create your own action plan to enhance your program's onboarding process. This session is interactive, immersive, and participant-centered.
Others
- Heileman, J. (2023, October). Mental Health, Learning, & Burnout. UNIV 101 Weekly Teaching Boost.
- Heileman, J., & Parkman, A. (2023, October). Tech & Communication (Communicating with students through IA and Trellis). UNIV 101 Weekly Teaching Boost.
