Education:

• University of Minnesota (BA in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences and Spanish studies)
• University of Northern Iowa (MA in Speech-Language Pathology)

DMPS Experience:

• This is my third year at DMPS working with students and families on the southside of Des Moines.  Prior to working at DMPS, I provided speech therapy for children at an outpatient clinic.

Family/Hobbies:

• My family and I love spending time outside and exploring parks and trails with our two German Shepherd dogs!

Education:

•   Iowa State University — Early Childhood Education with endorsements in reading and special education.

DMPS Experience:

• This is my 5th year in DMPS! All of my experience in DMPS have been at Howe! I can’t wait to take on another year with all the amazing students and families at Howe 😊

Family/Hobbies:

• When I am not at school, I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I also like volunteering and being active in the community. Some activities I enjoy the most are being outside, shopping, reading, and listening to podcasts and music.

Education:

• BS in elementary education from the University of Northern Iowa with a minor in special education

DMPS Experience:

• I have been with DMPS for 3.5 years! All of my experience in DMPS have been at Howe! I can’t wait for another year at Howe 😊

Family/Hobbies:

• I love spending time with my fiance, Connor and our dogs, Ghost and Zala. I also enjoy playing sand volleyball, walking my dogs, being outside, and spending time with friends and family.

Education:

• BA in Psychology from the University of Kansas with a minor in Applied Behavioral Sciences
• MS/EdS in School Psychology from Fort Hays University

DMPS Experience:

• I completed my practicum and internship with DMPS and am going onto my 4^th official year as a school psychologist with the district.

Family/Hobbies:

• I love spending time with my husband and two dachshunds, baking, cheering on the Jayhawks and Chiefs, reading books, and trying new restaurants.

Education:

• I attended University of Northern Iowa where I graduated with a BA in special education, as well as earning my Masters Degree in Differentiated Instruction through Graceland University.

DMPS Experience:

• I have worked in special education at Merrill Middle School and McKinley Elementary.

Family/Hobbies:

• I have 3 children, all of whom have recently graduated from Urbandale Schools. My parent and siblings all live within 10-30 minutes from me.
• Hobbies: Reading, shopping, watching movies, traveling

Education:

• Drake University – Bachelor of Science in Psychology
• Drake University – Master of Science in Teaching in Elementary Education with endorsements in Reading and Special Education

DMPS Experience:

• This will be my seventh year of teaching, all of which have been in Special Education at Howe!

Family/Hobbies:

• I am married to my husband, Erik, and we have a one-year-old sweet baby girl named Sawyer! We also have a cute and crazy dog named Winnie! When I’m not at school, I enjoy spending as much time outside as possible; running, having campfires, going on walks to get ice cream, and spending time with friends and family. I also love to read, cook, watch movies, and travel whenever I can!