From Your Principal:

Hello Heritage Community, 

My name is Cameron Cochran and I am so honored to serve as your Principal. I have served as the Heritage Assistant Principal for the past five years. The 2026-27 school year is my first as building Principal. 

Before coming to Heritage, I was a classroom teacher for nine years. I served as a high school science teacher, and as the 6th-12th grade Restorative Practices Coordinator at my previous school. I am a proud Spartan, receiving my Bachelor's Degree in International Relations and Master's Degree in K12 Leadership and Administration from Michigan State University. 

The 4th and 5th grades are such pivotal, special times in a young person’s life and I am thrilled to work with a team of talented educators to provide outstanding learning experiences and a caring, supportive atmosphere for the kids at Heritage. I am excited for all of the learning and fun that lies ahead! 

Outside of work, I love to read, cook, exercise, travel, and spend time with family. My wife, Julie, and I have lived in Saline for six years. We have two young children, and a dog named Bertie. 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions, or just to introduce yourself. I look forward to meeting you all soon as we begin what is surely going to be an amazing school year!

In Partnership,

Cameron Cochran

FROM YOUR ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: 

Hello Heritage families!

My name is James Rafko, and I am excited to be part of your students' educational journey here at Heritage School. I joined Heritage in the fall of 2026 after serving as an administrator in Saline Area Schools since 2022, most recently at Saline High School. I am honored to serve as Heritage's assistant principal and look forward to building strong relationships with our students, staff, and families.

I am entering my 14th year in education, having spent seven years in the classroom and six years as a school administrator. Before coming to Michigan, I spent nine years in Charleston, South Carolina, where I taught Biology and 8th-grade Science and served as a 6th-grade administrator.

I believe every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and challenged each day. My goal is to help create a positive school culture where students are excited to learn, teachers feel supported, and families are valued partners in their child's education. I look forward to getting to know each of you and celebrating the many successes our students will achieve together.

Outside of school, I enjoy reading, hiking, walking, working out, playing guitar (with more enthusiasm than talent!), and spending time with my wife and daughter.

I am looking forward to an incredible year at Heritage. Go Hornets!