Former Farmington Schools Superintendent to Join K-12 Analytics Firm Eidex®

Grand Rapids, MI: Eidex® LLC, a Grand Rapids-based K-12 data analytics firm, recently announced that Dr. George Heitsch is joining the firm as the Senior Client Service Manager following retirement from his position of Superintendent at Farmington Public Schools since 2014. Having spent more than 40 years in public education, Dr. Heitsch brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as it pertains to school leadership and a deep understanding of school systems and processes from both the financial and academic perspectives. Dr. Heitsch has served schools in variety of roles throughout his career including as teacher, athletic director, principal, assistant superintendent and superintendent.

“[Dr.] George is passionate about education and helping students achieve their full potential,” said President Doug LaFleur. “He has a keen appreciation of the role that data and data analysis can play in affecting school improvement and advancing student outcomes. We are honored and excited to work with him.”

At Eidex, Dr. Heitsch will provide support around data needs for K-12 districts primarily in the Southeast area of Michigan. He will also help guide product development and innovation, specifically in visualization design and new functionality. Dr. Heitsch can be reached via email at gheitsch@eidexinsights.com. Please do not hesitate to contact him with questions or meeting requests.