Mr. James Heaton is a welcome and dedicated volunteer to the students of Kalamazoo Central High School. Many Monday mornings find him in the “AGA”, or All Giants Achieve room, where he is willing to do anything and everything to address the needs of students. “He is a cheerful and dedicated tutor”, says AGA Program Coordinator and Teacher Patricia Carlin. “He establishes an easy, yet on-task rapport with students.”

James Heaton’s teaching experience is evident because he understands young people in all of their manifestations. He is steady, calm, non-judgmental and upbeat. Staff are pleased to observe him and the work he does with students. He is not afraid of challenges, yet also goes with the flow of the school. Kalamazoo Central staff tell us they feel fortunate to have him in their midst and consider him to be an essential part of the K-Central family.