Amber Baker
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
Jared Garwick
Gregory Laraia
Aimee Little
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.
Carolyne Nowell-Parsons
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!
Kelley Schaefer
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.
Victoria Stabile
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.