As the founder of the educational consultancy firm SecondRail.com, John Heintz had to build his career from the ground up in the educational sector. At first, John Heintz taught English in Niles West High School. After acquiring both an MBA and law degree in Chicago, he proceeded to become the chief legal officer and assistant superintendent of operations at Niles Township High School District 219. He now focuses on SecondRail.com and its initiatives.

1. John Heintz, Chicago

2.  As the founder of the educational consultancy firm
SecondRail.com, John Heintz had to build his career from the
ground up in the educational sector. At first, John Heintz
taught English in Niles West High School. After acquiring both
an MBA and law degree in Chicago, he proceeded to become
the chief legal officer and assistant superintendent of
operations at Niles Township High School District 219. He now
focuses on SecondRail.com and its initiatives.
One post on SecondRail.com looks at the importance of
entrepreneurship in the education sector. It is important to
note that many foreign entrepreneurs are moving to the United
States, but most are not considering involvement with the
education sector.

3.  This is unfortunate, since many school boards are looking to hire
more entrepreneurial management with the hope of using their talent
for innovation. One problem lies in the status of the educational
space. Start-ups and incubators are more welcoming in terms of
providing better opportunities and substantially greater earning
potential.
If schools cannot entice these entrepreneurs to come to them, they
should begin to consider a cultural transformation, wherein
educators start to see themselves as entrepreneurs. Fortunately,
some entrepreneurs are starting to see themselves as educators as
well. The future of the educational sector will brighten to the degree
that it welcomes the idea of cross-disciplines and steps away from
the old ways of operating schools in isolation.
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