Administration

Mr. Matthew Hills, Principal

Matthew Hills serves as the proud principal of Shirley C. Heim Middle School, home of the Timberwolves and guided by the spirit of Unity Unleashed. Dedicated to student success and a strong sense of community, Mr. Hills leads with a focus on academic excellence, positive relationships, and creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all. He is committed to empowering students and staff to grow, lead, and thrive together as one Timberwolf pack.

 

 

Ms. Veronica Fair, Assistant Principal

Shirley C. Heim Middle School is thrilled to welcome Ms. Veronica Fair as our new Assistant Principal! A proud native of Hampton, Virginia, Ms. Fair brings a deep commitment to student success and a heart for service to the Timberwolf community. As a military wife, she’s had the privilege of working with students around the world and is excited to return to her home state to serve the community that helped shape her own educational journey.

Ms. Fair began her career in education as a school counselor, where she built a foundation rooted in student support and relationship-building. Her passion for empowering students and collaborating with families inspired her to move into school leadership. She is dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where every Timberwolf can thrive.

Outside of school, Ms. Fair enjoys spending time with her husband, Tommy, visiting their three children—J.T., Tommy, and Chasity—going for walks, and relaxing at the beach. She believes in the power of strong school-family partnerships and looks forward to working together with the Heim staff, students, and families to make this year exceptional.

Welcome to the pack, Ms. Fair!

Ms. Jacinda Patishnock, Assistant Principal

Ms. Patishnock has been a part of Team Stafford for 18 years, first as a teacher at Widewater Elementary School, then as an Instructional Technology Resource Teacher at Anthony Burns Elementary and Shirley Heim Middle School. She served as the School Improvement Specialist at Stafford High School before returning to us as our Innovative Learning Coach. In this role, Ms. Patishnock worked with teachers to support innovative, research-based instructional practices that promote student-centered learning through purposeful technology integrations.

Ms. Patishnock earned her Bachelor’s degree in Education from Lock Haven University and her Master’s degree in Instructional Technology and Design from the University of Mary Washington with a leadership endorsement from Longwood University.