Welcome!

Hi! My name is Jean Birks and I am excited to be starting my 25th year teaching. I look forward to my 11th year here at Van Meter.  I am originally from Carroll and graduated from Kuemper High School and Buena Vista University. My husband Jay and I have two children;  Taylor will be a junior at Central College and Molly will be a freshman at the University of Iowa.

I am looking forward to another great year of math at Van Meter!  I am super excited to meet everyone and grow many wonderful math minds! My number one priority will be to keep your children safe and provide a physically and mentally heathy environment. There will certainly be new faces to meet and greet and I look forward to seeing and helping all of you.  I can't wait to share our Bulldog Pride!

This summer was so much fun!  I continue to practice my golf game and enjoyed many rounds with my husband and kids! I spent over 40 games umpiring on the softball and Little League Baseball fields.  We vacationed in Florida and spent time with family and friends once again, along with my parent's 60 wedding anniversary!  I am looking forward to Bulldog & Iowa Football this fall, along with the success in volleyball and cross country.  Go Bulldogs!!