Education:
- University of Iowa (BS in Psychology)
- Drake University (MS in School Counseling)
DMPS Experience:
- This is my third year with DMPS and I am so excited to help support Des Moines Public School students and their families! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns regarding the school counseling program, family changes, individual counseling, and/or groups.
Family/Hobbies:
- I have a huge golden retriever who is named Willis. In my free time, I enjoy reading, being out in nature, and spending time with my friends and family.
Education:
- Master of Library and Information – San Jose State University
- Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communication
- Bachelor of Arts, General Education – Willliam Penn University 2025
DMPS Experience:
- Third year as a DMPS Library Associate and former public library director
- Building Technology Specialist
- Substitute
Family/Hobbies:
- I am “mom” to three very cool people, “Gigi” to my grandson, and fiancee to Mark. The library is my happy place. I love spending time with my loved ones, reading, going to the movies, listening to music and taking our German Shepherd “Izzy” for walks.
Pronouns: she/her/hers
“Books give a Soul to the universe, Wings to the mind, Flight to the imagination, and Life to Everything.” – Plato
Education:
- Graduated from the University of Iowa in Social work
DMPS Experience:
- I have been with DMPS since 2000.
About Me:
- My name is Mai Golbuff, I have been with the SUCCESS program since 2000 and this is my first year at Howe and I am excited to be here! I love my job and what I do and I look forward in working with you and your family. Outside of work I enjoy gardening, kayaking, hiking, traveling and spending time with my family. My husband and I enjoy spending time with our adult children which are both at Iowa State (yes, we are a house divided ?). I love Howe and looking forward in serving you and your student.
Education:
- I attended Valley High School
- I graduated with my GED in 1996
DMPS Experience:
- I started working for DMPS in 2016.
- I am happy to start my sixth year here at Howe as the Metro Kids Supervisor!
Family/Hobbies:
- I enjoy traveling and watching movies. I spend almost every weekend hanging out with my grandkids!
Education:
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BSN from Grandview University
DMPS Experience:
- I started at Howe Elementary as the school nurse after spending many years employed at a hospital in multiple areas of patient care.
Family/Hobbies:
- I enjoy spending time with my four children and my Yorkie. I love the outdoors and all the activities that go with that. My main hobbies are sewing and riding my bike.
Hi! My name is Alyssa Parker and I am so excited to be starting my first year at DMPS as a Community School Coordinator! I was born and raised in Des Moines, and after graduating from Grand View University in 2020 with my Bachelor’s Degree I moved to Houston, Texas. After living in the south for a few years, I’m excited to be back in Des Moines and looking forward to serving this community that raised me! When I am not at work I enjoy traveling, spending time with friends/family, and most importantly raising my sweet doggy named Tupac. I can’t wait for an amazing year at Howe Elementary!
Education:
- I received my BA in English from the University of Iowa and my Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Iowa.
DMPS Experience:
- I’ve been working in the Des Moines school district for almost 15 years.
- I am very excited to start my 5th year as the Behavior Strategist at Howe!
Family/Hobbies:
- My husband and I have a 16-year-old, a 10-year-old, and a 3-year-old (and several pets!). I love spending time with family and friends, being outside as much as possible, running with our two dogs, reading, writing, and traveling.