Sharon Heileman

Sharon Heileman is the Corporate Officer of Children’s Programs at SPIN.   She has worked in various capacities during her 20-year tenure at SPIN, including her leadership role in the behavioral health and education services department. 

Sharon earned her Bachelor’s degree from Temple University and Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Holy Family University. She has graduate level credits in Special Education from Arcadia University and a certificate in Applied behavior Analysis from Penn State University.

Sharon began her career working at a local childcare center and later accepted a position as a Behavioral Health Technician.  While in graduate school, Sharon earned an internship at a Philadelphia Elementary School and taught at an after-school tutoring program.  Sharon went on to become a Certified School Counselor, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a Licensed Behavior Specialist.  She specializes in working with children diagnosed with Autism and has worked as a Behavior Specialist and Counselor before entering management in various positions at SPIN.

Sharon joined the SPIN team in 2005 as a Special Instructor in an Early Intervention classroom and in community-based locations.  Sharon has a passion for working with children and seeing them grow, learn and achieve their full potential!