Randy Steinheimer

With the help of teammates Sue Hard, Laurie Mitz, Debbie Steinheimer, Deborah Stevens, and Meg Bero, Steinheimer developed the "Museum Artifact Inquiry ZonE" or M.A.I.Z.E. project. In M.A.I.Z.E., fourth grade students will work in conjunction with the curator of the Schingoe the Native American Museum and undergraduate students from Aurora University's School of Education. The students will study mystery artifacts provided by the museum curator and research their origins with the help of a university student. From there, students will build a museum quality exhibit using text and visuals, including maps, photos and drawings. The museum will hold a grand opening to share the new exhibits with other students, parents and guests. By the end of the project, students will have learned more about museums, artifacts and Native American culture. Steinheimer is a resident of Aurora.