Heather Ball's Profile
Name:
Heather BallElementary Principal
Elementary Principal
Contact Info:
Work Phone:
620-426-8301About Me
Educational History:
- Garden City High School, 1994
Degrees and Certifications:
- Educational Leadership: Building-level Administration Endorsement, 2020
- Master of Science 2016
- Major: Special Education
- Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS
- English as a Second Language Endorsement, 2008
- Kansas Newman University, Wichita, KS
- Bachelor of General Studies, 2005
- Major: Elementary Education
- Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS
- Magna Cum Laude
- Associate of Arts, 2002
- Garden City Community College, Garden City, KS
- Deans Honors
Current Position:
I am elated and honored to have been chosen to be the new elementary principal for Deerfield USD 216! I look forward to working collaboratively with the Board of Education, teachers, staff, students, and families of the community. My vision is to inspire excellence: “every student, every classroom, every lesson, every day”!
Previous Position:
- Instructional Coach, New Teacher Mentor, & Kinder-Prep Teacher 2018 to 2020
- USD 494, Syracuse, KS
- Special Education (K-2) Interrelated/Resource Teacher, 2016 to 2018
- High Plains Educational Co-Op, Ulysses, KS
- Title 1 Interventionist, Elementary Teacher (Kinder) & Special Education/Interrelated Teacher (EC & K-2), 2005-2016
- ​USD 457 Garden City Public Schools
- Emergency Substitute 2000-2002
- USD 457 Garden City Public Schools
Family Information:
Husband: Johny Martial, is Owner & Head Instructor of Martial’s Kenpo Karate in Garden City.
Son: Leland (22), works for the U.S. Navy.
Daughter: Chloee (18), is a student.
We live in Holcomb and have 3 Jack Russell Terrier puppies. :)
Personal Information:
Philosophy of Education: ”No quitting on kids!” I believe each and every child has the potential to bring something unique and special to the world. I believe that every child can learn. Learning might involve some struggle, patience, differentiation, and lots of practice, but every child is capable. I believe that as a unique individual, each child needs a secure, caring, and stimulating environment in which to grow and blossom emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. I also believe that learning should be developmentally appropriate, relevant, engaging, and fun!
I am a highly qualified educator with over 15 years of classroom experience, and a proven track record of student achievement/success. I am confident in my leadership abilities and passionate about helping other teachers feel empowered, informed, and equipped to work with ALL students – as well as helping each and every student we serve, achieve his/her own level of success, in school and in life. I am innovative and strive to research and implement the best tools and strategies to achieve those goals. Personalized learning through relationship building, multi-modality/multi-sensory instruction, positive behavioral interventions & supports, team-building & collaboration, and developmentally appropriate practice, are the hallmarks of my strengths-based approach.
