Fine Arts

Darin Bartachek

5th Grade Band

E: darin.bartachek@dmschools.org

Jaclynne Collins

Art Teacher

E: jaclynne.collins@dmschools.org

Education:

Graceland University (BA in studio art and elementary education)

DMPS Experience:

I have been teaching for 4 years, but this is my second year at Howe!

Hobbies:

When I’m not at school I love to spend time with my family. I have a husband and two dogs. We enjoy getting together with our families for anything and everything, whether it’s someone’s birthday, holiday or just a good day to have a family dinner.

Kelly Daza

Orchestra

E: kelly.daza@dmschools.org

Christy Hansen

K-5 Music Teacher

E: christy.hansen@dmschools.org

Ben Krieg

K-5 Physical Education Teacher

E: ben.krieg@dmschools.org

Education:

University of Northern Iowa – Physical Education and Health Education

DMPS Experience:

This is my first year teaching in the Des Moines area!

Hobbies: When I am not at school I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I also like to play/watch sports, do anything that involves being outside, and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes.