CEHS 106 Discovering Your Potential 2

CUW’s Hesed program reflects a genuine desire to put God’s love into action through uplifting and empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they navigate the challenges of transitioning into adulthood. We are committed to walking alongside our students to provide support and just-right challenges as they journey toward independence and self-sufficiency. 

 Course: Discovering Your Potential 2, CEHS 106

This course is designed to increase learner’s success in school, work, and personal life by learning skills related to self-awareness, setting, and pursing meaningful goals, and developing positive personal qualities such as self-esteem, attitude, self-discipline, and self-motivation which will assist learner’s educational and vocation transition into independent living. This course students will continue to address the goals established in their Hesed Student Learning Plan (HSLP) in collaboration with their advisor. 

 Schedule & Location:

• Start Date: January 5, 2026
• End Date: May 2, 2026
• In Person-R009 W 1:10-2:20 pm

 Instructor Bio:

Amy Schilder, Hesed Social and Community Engagement Specialist Ms. Schilder has been teaching for over 25 years, including English for Helsinki preschoolers, 7th grade for internationals in the Hague, High School Literature stateside, and Anatomy, Pharmacology, and Clinicals for Medical Assistants here at Concordia University Wisconsin. In the Hesed Program, Ms. Schilder coordinates social and community engagement, teaches, and advises. She enjoys Sudoku, kayaking, and local theater. When not on stage, you’ll find her designing sets, costumes, and props. Ms. Schilder lives near campus with her husband, two sons, cats, and chickens.

BS Mortuary Science, University of Minnesota Medical School

BA History, University of Minnesota