HI HOWE families! My name is Paige Gwyin and I am so excited to be teaching Kindergarten!

I grew up on the south side of Des Moines and attended DMPS for 13 years. I went to Granger that merged to become South Union elementary, McCombs middle school, and graduated from Lincoln High School! GO RAILS!!

I was lucky enough to be the building sub for Howe while I was finishing my degree, so I have had the chance to get to many Howe families and students before I took on the role as a Kindergarten teacher.

Education:

• I attended Grand View University for a year and then took a few years off where I worked as an associate with DMPS.
• I graduated from Upper Iowa University with my bachelors degree in Elementary Education and endorsements in reading and language arts.

Experiences:

• I have been with DMPS for many years before I was a certified teacher. I spent a few years as an associate working in a self-contained behavior classroom. I worked in Carlisle as a behavior tech and worked with a variety of students on SEL needs and behavioral needs for two years as well. I took on a Substitute teaching position as a building sub and came back to DMPS. I then moved into a certified teaching position once I graduated and became a Kindergarten teacher. 🙂
• This will be my seventh year with DMPS, and I am very excited. The climate, culture, diversity and equity within our school district is one thing that I love the most about DMPS.

Hobbies:

• I love Spending time with my son Ky’Aire.
• I teach dance & tumbling at DMi dance force on the south side of Des Moines.
• When I am not at work I love to travel, go shopping and be with my family.

I can’t wait for a great year! – Ms.Gwyin

Education:

• I graduated from Luther College with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and an endorsement in reading.

DMPS Experience:

• This will be my third year with DMPS! I student taught at Howe Elementary in 3rd grade and Kindergarten. After I graduated, I worked at Riverwoods Elementary for one year as a Title Interventionist. I am so happy to be back at Howe teaching Kindergarten. This will be my second year in Kindergarten!

Family/Hobbies:

• I enjoy spending time with my family and friends in my free time. I also like reading, running, traveling, and sewing projects!