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Andrea Heaslip (Patzer)

Special Education Paraprofessional at East China School District

Andrea Heaslip (Patzer) currently serves as a Success Coach at the Virtual Learning Academy of St. Clair County, where the focus is on providing social, emotional, and academic support to students. With a long tenure at East China School District as a Special Education Paraprofessional since 2009, Andrea has been an advocate for students with special needs, witnessing positive shifts in peer perceptions. Additional experience includes working as an Academic Interventionist at Riverview East High School, aimed at supporting at-risk students in credit recovery. Andrea's early career in broadcasting spanned multiple roles, including Producer at CBS Corporation, News Anchor at WIOG 102.5, and a Reporter/Producer/Editor for CNN Headline News in the local edition. Academic qualifications include an Associate of Arts in Journalism from Ferris State University and a Certificate in Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology from Specs@LTU.

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