Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Elementary Ed., endorsement in reading) UNI

International Baccalaureate Training:

• Yet to come…

Experience:

• 4 Years First Grade
• 8 Years Kindergarten in California
• 1 Year Kindergarten in DMPS

Family/Hobbies:

I am married to my wonderful husband Kevin, who works in education as the Principal of Roosevelt High School. We have three sons; Ben 14, Will 11, Eli 8. I watch my boys play a lot of baseball. I like to read and watch movies, travel and see friends as well as going on walks & exercising.

My husband Jake and our son Grayson enjoy spending time outside, playing games, and baseball (GO CUBS!). In my free time, I enjoy reading, cooking, and working out.

Education:  

• Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Upper Iowa University
• With endorsements in Strat I and Strat II ID/LD/BD
• Reading
• Language Arts

International Baccalaureate Training:

• Worked in IB for five years now- looking forward to more formal training now that I am certified staff

Experience:

• Worked in the school system (WSS) for four years as an associate and half a year as a full-time certified sub.
• Three children of my own and previously worked in childcare settings

Family/Hobbies:

My husband Chad and I have three kiddos and together we love to watch/play sports, get outside, go to sporting/music events, and just be together. Baseball and football are our favorites and we all cheer on different teams- which can be tricky. We have all lived in Des Moines our whole lives and I actually graduated from DMPS. At our house we have a bit of a zoo- we love animals and have rescued several. I am so excited for my first year of full-time teaching and cannot wait to learn and grow with everyone.

Education:

• BA: University of Iowa: Sociology
• BS: Iowa State University: Elementary Education
• MA: Viterbo University: Master of Education

International Baccalaureate Trainings:

• Category II: Teaching and Learning
• Category III: Inquiry
• Category III: Science Discovery

Teaching Experience:

• Nine years teaching 3^rd grade (started at Willard Elementary in 2006)
• One-year teaching 2^nd grade (WSS)
• Three years in 4^th grade (WSS)
• One-year teaching 5^th grade, as I looped up with the class.

Family/Hobbies:

I enjoy spending time with my family.  My hobbies include spending time with family/friends, attending my kids’ extra-curricular activities, cooking, traveling, and shopping.

• Bachelor’s Degree – University of Akron/Western Governor’s University
• Instructional Strategist I K-12
• Elementary Education K-6

• Yet to come…

• 14 years – Elementary and Middle School in Ohio
• 2 years – Downtown School in Grades 3,4, 5

Education:

Drake University

Bachelor of Science in Education: Elementary Education

Endorsements: English as A Second Language/English Language Learning (K-12), Reading (K-8), Middle School Language Arts and Social Studies (5-8), Early Childhood Education (PK-K),

Drake University

Masters of Science in Education, Culturally Responsive Instruction and Leadership

International Baccalaureate Training:

• Creating a Curriculum, 2023
  

Experience:

• K-3 Literacy teacher and interventionist, Monroe Elementary, DMPS, 1 year
• K-5 ELL teacher, Monroe Elementary and Garton Elementary, DMPS, 3 years
• 2nd Grade Teacher, Garton Elementary, DMPS, 2 years
• 2nd Grade Teacher, Walnut Street School, DMPS,  1 year
  

Family/Hobbies:

My husband, Austin, and I live in Des Moines with our pit bull terrier named Rosie. In my free time, I enjoy reading, working out, and listening to live music. You may also find me sipping tea, collecting vinyls, or doing word searches.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Psychology) from University of Iowa: 2007
• Master’s Degree (Teaching) from Anderson University: 2013
• Educational Specialist (Culturally Responsive Leadership and Instruction) from Drake University: 2018
• Master’s Degree (Educational Leadership- Administration) from Drake University: 2019

International Baccalaureate Training:

• Category I: Making the PYP Happen
• Category II: The Exhibition
• Category II: Local and Global Inquirers

Teaching Experience:

• I have been teaching in Des Moines since 2014 and I have been at Walnut Street School since 2015. I have taught 5th grade for 4 years, 2nd grade for 4, and this will be my first year teaching 1st grade. I am so excited!

Family/Hobbies:

In July 2016, I married my husband Derek and became a bonus mom to two beautiful stepchildren, Cameron (2006) and Laurnen (2009). In August 2017, my son Jackson was born, followed by Lillian in November 2020.  I have 1 naughty doggy named Nova (bull dog mix) that acts as our biggest baby.  I love being with my family and spending time with my dog. My family lives on the south side by Easter Lake so we spend a lot of time on the trail walking or riding our bikes.

We love to get out in our community, but I really love to travel. I have had many wonderful opportunities to travel the world, although I do not get the opportunity as often as I would like anymore.  My favorite parts about traveling are the people and the food. When I have down time, I enjoy napping (seriously underrated), reading, crafting, and watching the occasional movie. I also really enjoy going for walks and bike rides.

I am so happy and lucky to be part of the Walnut Street family. Every day I get the opportunity to laugh and genuinely enjoy the teachers and students I am surrounded by. I am also challenged by my colleagues to be better every day. It is my favorite thing to watch those little light bulbs light up when my students have learned something new. This year is going to be another fantastic year.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Early Childhood Education endorsement in Special Education, Early Childhood PK-2, Social Studies 5-9) from the University of Iowa: 2002

International Baccalaureate Training:

• Category III: Inquiry and Level 3 Concept Based Learning

Teaching Experience:

• I have been teaching since 2002, I have been at Walnut Street since 2014.

Family/ Hobbies:

I love spending time with my husband and 2 sons, Alonzo and Xavier.  You will find me several nights a week at many sports activities, as well as hanging out at the YMCA.  I enjoy playing and listening to music, playing board games/puzzles, and decorating my house.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree, Elementary Education & Liberal Studies – Simpson College (2013-2017)
• Endorsements: Elementary Teaching K-6,  Coaching K-12, and  Social Studies K-8

International Baccalaureate Training:

Teaching Experience:

• 3rd Grade at Walnut Street School since 2019
• Substitute Teacher for Des Moines Public Schools (2017-2019)

Family/Hobbies:

1 Older sister who teaches P.E./Health @ McCombs Middle School!

cooking/baking, staying active, writing, listening to music, taking pictures of the sunset.

• Bachelor’s Degree (General Studies) from the University of Northern Iowa: 2009
• Bachelor’s Degree (Early Childhood Education) from Upper Iowa University: 2015

• Yet to come…

• 2022-2024: Kindergarten at Walnut Street School
• 2016-2022: 2^nd Grade at Fisher Elementary School in Marshalltown, Iowa
• 2013-2016: Assistant Director Before/After School Program in Norwalk, Iowa

• Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Iowa in Speech and Hearing Science
• Master’s Degree from Portland State University in Special Education

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Elementary Education with an endorsement in Reading) from Grand View College

International Baccalaureate Training:

• Category I: Introduction to the PYP,
• Category II: Self Study
• Category II: Exhibition
• Category II: Teaching and Learning

Teaching Experience:

• I have been teaching since 1998.  I have been at Walnut Street School since 2009.

Family/ Hobbies:

I enjoy spending time with my husband,  two daughters, and my dog Max.  I love to cook and bake.