I was born in Kansas City, Missouri as Heidi Dillingham. I graduated from Oak Park High School and went off to college. I attended Northwest Missouri State University for one year before transferring to Washburn University. Topeka is where I have lived ever since. I began teaching at Jay Shideler right out of college and have loved it here. I married John Eichkorn, who works for the Kansas Highway Patrol. We have two children who keep us busy all year. I love to teach and especially love fifth graders. They are a lot of fun!

Book:	Among the Hidden series
Author:	Mary Downing Hahn
Animal:	Dogs
Pet:	Dog
Subject to Teach:	Social Studies
Subject to Learn:	English
Vacation Spot:	Lake of the Ozarks
Movie:	P. S. I Love You
Pop:	Diet Coke
Food:	Chex Mix
Snack:	Skittles