Our Team
Natalie Jimenez
Principal
Natalie Jimenez is Principal of Heritage Early Childhood School. She joined the Heritage community in 2020 as Assistant Principal before moving into the Principal role in 2021. Prior to joining Heritage, she served for six years as an Assistant Principal in Arlington Heights, IL and taught early childhood grades for nine years in Chicago, IL. She enjoys working with students, staff, and families to provide positive learning experiences for the school community. She is passionate about building relationships with students and watching the immense growth that occurs through early childhood years. She can be reached by email at natalie.jimenez@lakotaonline.com or by phone at 513-863-7060, ext.17515.
Amy Fugate
Assistant Principal
Amy Fugate is our Assistant Principal. She joined Heritage ECS in 2021, but has served other schools in the district. She supports student intervention, special education and loves creating positive relationships with our students and their families. She can be reached by email at amy.fugate@lakotaonline.com or by phone at (513-863-7060 ex. 17516.
Kimberly Nunley
Office Manager
Our Secretary is Kim Nunley. She handles all transportation changes and absence information. She can be reached at kimberly.nunley@lakotaonline.com, or by calling the attendance line at 513-863-7060 and pressing 1.
Mike Seibel
SRO
School:
513-863-7060
Our School Resource Officer (SRO) is Deputy Mike Seibel. He can be reached by calling the office or e-mailing Mike.Seibel@lakotaonline.com.
Dawn Hill
Counselor
Dawn Hill is our school counselor and started at Heritage in 2010. She provides whole-group guidance, small-group and individual counseling to our students. She can be reached through email at dawn.hill@lakotaonline.com and by phone at 513-863-7060, ext. 17515.
Theresa Garlich
Registered Nurse
The school nurse is Teri Garlich. She started in the building in 2018, and brings 25 years of pediatric experience in nursing. Teri provides health services in the school by treating injuries and illnesses and managing health issues.
Katherine Heintzelman
Innovation Specialist
Katie Heintzelman is the Innovation Specialist at Heritage ECS. Katie supports teachers with curriculum and technology integration. She also helps plan lessons and activities in the Innovation Hub, alongside the Innovation Hub Aide and classroom teachers.