Education:

• I received my bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Buena Vista University. I also have my reading and social studies endorsements. I have been teaching for nine years, 7 of those years were in 2^nd grade.

DMPS Experience:

• I joined the Des Moines district in 2021 teaching 1^st grade at Jefferson Elementary.

Family/Hobbies:

• When I am not working I enjoy reading, biking, and spending time with my daughter and puppy. We have fun going for walks, going to museums and watching movies together.

Education:

• Simpson College – Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in Reading, Early Childhood, Special Education
• Viterbo University – Master’s in Educational Leadership

DMPS Experience:

• I have been with DMPS since 2009.  I taught 2nd grade and kindergarten at Park Avenue Elementary before coming to Howe.

Family/Hobbies:

• My husband and I have two children, Adaline and Bryson and we have two cats, Matilda and Maggie. As a family, we enjoy being outside, cheering on the Cyclones and spending time with family and friends.

Education:

• Iowa State University (BS in Elementary Education/Science)
• Iowa State University (Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership)

DMPS Experience:

• I have been teaching with DMPS since 1997.

Family/Hobbies:

• My husband and I have three kids. We have two girls and a boy. We currently have no pets, but my youngest daughter is working hard to change that! I love to travel, enjoy the great outdoors, go for walks and spend time with my family and friends.

Hi! I am so happy that I get to be your 1^st grade teacher this year! I love teaching at Howe. This is my 2^nd year at Howe and 6^th year of teaching. I live on the Southside of Des Moines, and I am a Lincoln alum. Go Rails! I graduated from the University of Iowa with degrees in English and Communication Studies. Then I graduated from Upper Iowa University with a degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in Reading and Language Arts. I received my Masters degree in Literacy and Reading Specialist endorsement from Drake University. I spend time outside of school with my husband and two daughters. I love to cook, garden, and run outside.

Education:

• Wartburg College (BA Elementary Education/Early Childhood)

DMPS Experience:

• I have been teaching with DMPS since 2012.

Family/Hobbies:

• I love spending time with my family and friends. I got married in June 2014. My husband and I enjoy watching movies, taking our German Shepard for walks and runs, and watching the Philadelphia Eagles play. I enjoy participating in organized races, such as, the Hy-Vee Triathlon, Market to Market, and the Des Moines Half Marathon. I would love to work up to a whole marathon.

Education:

• Simpson College (BA)

DMPS Experience:

• I started substitute teaching in 1997.  I have been a 5th grade teacher here at Howe since fall of 1998.

Family/Hobbies:

• Enjoys spending time with family and friends
• Likes to read
• Loves Hawkeye football and basketball

Education:

• Iowa State University (BS in Education with endorsements in Reading and English as a Second Language)

DMPS Experience:

• I student taught at Jackson Elementary
• After graduating college in 2017 I became a long-term substitute at Howe Elementary for 5th grade and special education
• This will be my 4th year at Howe, two years as 3rd grade and two years as 4th grade

Family/Hobbies:

• I am originally from the Chicagoland area where most of my family still lives. I love all Chicago sports teams, especially the Bears and Cubs. I got married this last October in Iowa City. I have a dog named Jax who we love to take on walks around Des Moines. In my free time I love playing indoor and sand volleyball, fishing, and eating good food!

Education:

• University of Northern Iowa (BA Early Childhood/ Elementary Education Early Childhood Special Education Reading Endorsement)

DMPS Experience:

• Before staying at home with my children, I taught Kindergarten at St. Joseph Elementary for 8 years. I was a substitute for Des Moines, Southeast Polk and Bondurant.  I was hired by Des Moines in 2016 as the Reading/ Math K-3 Interventionist at Howe. This year I will be staying at Howe as a second grade teacher.

Family/Hobbies:

• When I’m not at school, I enjoy spending time with my large family. My husband and I have been married now for 17 years. We stay very busy attending our kids activities! They are involved in soccer, wrestling and dance and we love supporting them! When we are not busy with kid activities, I enjoy going photography, camping, cooking, swimming, new adventures, bike riding, trying new restaurants, reading and traveling.

Education:

• University of Northern Iowa (BA in Elementary Education)

DMPS Experience:

• I am a first year teacher! Before graduating in December 2021, I student taught at Greenwood Elementary School here in Des Moines.

Family/Hobbies:

• I enjoy being outdoors hiking, running, fishing, or golfing. I also love to cook and try new food.

Education:

• Upper Iowa University (BA)

DMPS Experience:

• I started with DMPS in the fall of 2011.  Prior to teaching, I worked at Principal Financial Group.
• I have taught fourth grade for 7 years at Howe.  I currently am teaching fifth grade.  Prior to teaching, I volunteered at Howe for two years.

Family/Hobbies:

• I love yoga, biking, reading, and spending time with my family.  Rich and I have two sons and 1 daughter: Jacob, Austin and Abby.  We became grandparents in 2018!

Education:

• Drake University, Des Moines Iowa
• Upper Iowa University (BA Elementary Education, Reading and Language Arts Endorsements)

DMPS Experience:

• I have been with DMPS since 2013, supporting students at Walnut Street Elementary School and Goodrell Middle School. I began teaching at Howe Elementary January 2017. I have taught 4th and 2nd grade at Howe.

Family/Hobbies:

• I enjoy spending time with my four children and husband.  I also enjoy playing tennis and a member of several USTA teams in the Des Moines area. Other hobbies include bike riding, swimming, and walking my two dogs!