Education:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Teaching from Iowa State University
• Master of Science in Education: Teaching Effectiveness and Professional Development from Drake University

International Baccalaureate Training: 

• Category I: Making the PYP Happen

I have always enjoyed working with children and have been at Walnut Street School for 7 years now. In my off time I enjoy being outside and gardening. I have been married for 15 years and have two sons and a niece I adopted as my own, that are all fully grown and still the loves of my life.

Education:

•  I have a BA in English & Education from University of Iowa and a M.Ed in Special Education from Drake.

Teaching Experience: 

I taught high school ELL and English for two years both in California and at Hoover High School. I taught self-contained special education at Findley Elementary for 11 years. This is my fourth year as a consultant.

Family/ Hobbies: 

I love to read and be outdoors!

Education:

• BA from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, IA (Special Education Endorsement and Reading Endorsement)
• MA from Viterbo University, Des Moines, IA location.

Teaching Experience:

I have been teaching in the Des Moines District since 2002. I taught special education at Brody Middle school for four years. I taught special education K-6 for two year at Capitol View Elementary School and two years for grades 4/5 at Oak Park Elementary. While at Oak Park, I decided to give the classroom a try and taught first grade for three years. I was then asked to teach Title Reading and Math for two years.  I went back into the classroom and taught first grade for two more years.  In 2016, I transferred to Walnut Street Elementary School.  I have been teaching special education since then, there!  I have enjoyed all of my many roles in education and feel privileged to be given the opportunities I received as a teacher in the last nineteen years.

Family/Hobbies:

I live in Ankeny with my oldest son Ryker who is in 9th grade in the Ankeny School District. My youngest son Rayden is a year old and has been a wonderful addition to our family.  During my free time I enjoy reading, watching movies, working out….including walking, running, kickboxing, and strength training.  I also enjoy going on bike rides and spending time with my family and friends.

Education:

• (undergrad) Northern Illinois University (graduate) Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Experience:

This is actually my 1st year as a fully licensed school psychologist, last year was my internship year as I graduated over the summer. Previously, I completed my practicum at Hinsdale Central High School.

Hobbies:

Currently living with my fur family of 3 cats (Bucky, Hiccup and Ty Lee). I have family all over from Virginia to Germany. I have a part time job as a dog groomer which I’ve held since I was a senior in high school. Now that I’ve graduated, I’m getting back into some old hobbies such as drawing and roller skating as well as traveling! Pre-pandemic, I went to places Iceland and Germany, so I’m hoping to plan some fun trips in the near future.