Local Educator Jody Heavner to Lead JWCC's Agricultural Education Program

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John Wood Community College (JWCC) has announced a leadership change in its agricultural education department. Jody Heavner will become the new Director of Agricultural Education, succeeding Mike Tenhouse, who will retire next month after 25 years of service. Heavner, with a strong background in the field, will start her new role in August 2024.

Heavner has been involved in agricultural education since 2008, working as an agriculture instructor and FFA Advisor at Pikeland Unit 10 schools. She has also served as an adjunct professor at JWCC and has management experience from her time at Pea Ridge Elk Ranch and as an instructor at Union High School in Biggsville.

Heavner holds a master’s degree in animal science from the University of Illinois. She has received several awards for her work, including the 2022 Illinois Association Career and Technical Educators state winner of the Carl Perkins award and was a national finalist for the Carl Perkins Community Service Award in 2023.