Transition in Heartland AEA Region 6 Leadership Assignments

Nikki Roorda, current Heartland AEA Region 6 regional director serving the Ankeny Community School District, has accepted a position as the Executive Director of Teaching & Learning for the Johnston Community School District. We have been working closely with our leadership team to ensure a smooth transition for everyone. I am confident in our transition plans as Nikki departs Heartland AEA.

As the new school year begins, the following assignments will be in place in Region 6:

• Karla Jones, who is currently the regional director for the Urbandale Community School District, will move to the Ankeny Community School District and will provide leadership for K-12 Special Education services and supports.
• Charlie Johnson, a retired Heartland AEA regional director, will provide leadership for Early ACCESS/Early Childhood supports and general education/curriculum for Ankeny. He will also serve as the contact for non-public schools in Ankeny.
• Keri Steele, current regional director for the Saydel Community School District, will add the Urbandale district to her assignment and will continue to serve Saydel as well.

We ask that you share this information as you see fit with your administrators and staff. If you have any questions, please contact me at jsheldahl@heartlandaea.org or (800) 255-0405 ext. 14314. Have a great 2019-20 school year!

Jon Sheldahl
Chief Administrator
Heartland AEA