I have been the principal at Willard Elementary School since July 2010. Prior to coming to Willard, I was a principal in the Carlisle Community School District for five years. Before that I was Dean of Students at Moulton Elementary and a school counselor at Perkins Elementary, both in Des Moines. I started my career as a fourth grade teacher in Johnston.
I received a Masters in Education in School Leadership and a Masters in Education in School Counseling, both from Iowa State. I attended Iowa State University for my undergraduate work where I earned a bachelor of science degree in elementary education. I did my student teaching at Woodlawn Elementary (which is now an early childhood site), and during that experience I knew I wanted to be a part of the Des Moines Public Schools. I love and value the diversity that is so rich in Des Moines, and I love being a part of the Willard family!