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:
- I graduated from Iowa State University with my bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education with an endorsement in Reading. In January I graduated with my master’s degree in Culturally Responsive Leadership and Instruction at Drake University.
DMPS Experience:
- This is my 3rd year teaching Kindergarten at Howe Elementary School. I have been with the District since 2017. Before I joined Howe, I taught Universal Preschool and Preschool Special Education for Des Moines Public Schools.
Family/Hobbies:
- When I am not working with students and families, I enjoy spending time with my husband AJ and our 2 cats, Pete and Penny, and our dog Pip. We love spending our weekends in Ames cheering on the Cyclones.