Doctor of Education: Leadership (ABD Spring 2022)
Drake University, Des Moines, IA.

Master of Arts: Educational Leadership

Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI. 2013

Bachelor of Science: General Business - Secondary Education

Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA. 2006

Associate of Applied Science: Business Information Systems

Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, IA. 2004

Associate of Science: Liberal Arts

Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, IA. 2002

• Professional Administrator License

  • PK-12 Superintendent & AEA Administrator

  • PK-12 Principal

  • PK-12 Special Education Supervisor

  • Evaluator (New)

• Standard License

  • 5-12 Business-General

  • 5-12 Business-Marketing/Management

  • 5-8 Middle School Generalist

  • K-12 Athletic Coach

• Drake Continual Improvement Network Participant

• DMPS Community Legislative Action Team Participant

• Infinite Campus Master Schedule Lead Team

• Integrated Services Model Pilot School Leader

• Serve on the district assessment lead team overseeing FAST, ELPA21, ISASP, ACT, MAP, Panorama, Staff Gallup, and District Interim Assessments

Associate Principal

Virtual Campus: 6-12 School: Des Moines Public Schools -- Des Moines, IA – 2021– Present

• Responsible for Infinite Campus Master Scheduling requiring a depth of knowledge for staffing, course placement, endorsement requirements, and the State of Iowa - Offer and Teach requirements

• Coordinates district and state required surveys and assessments for both Middle and High School levels.

• Serve as an Instructional Leader focused on implementation of a high-quality curriculum, strengthening professional development opportunities for staff, and using results to drive school improvement efforts.

Associate Principal

Hoover High School: Des Moines Public Schools -- Des Moines, IA – 2019 – 2021

• Responsible for Infinite Campus Master Scheduling from staffing, course placement, and access to teacher endorsements, dedicated PLC time, and state requirements

• Partnering with other service providers to launch the first high school pilot of an Integrated Services Model focused on proactively improving student outcome through the alignment of service delivery and approaches to MTSS

• Leveraging the use of the Collaborative Problem-Solving Process (CPSP) to improve student outcomes

School Improvement Leader

North High School: Des Moines Public Schools -- Des Moines, IA – 2017 – 2019

• Facilitated the development and implementation of school improvement goals in partnership with the School Leadership Team and Professional Learning Community Leaders, and Building Administration

• Collaborated with the administrative team in the management of staff through hiring, coaching, and evaluation

• Provided ongoing leadership and support for the implementation of Schools for Rigor, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, and Standards Referenced Grading

Schools for Rigor Certified Results Coach

North High School: Des Moines Public Schools -- Des Moines, IA – 2016 - 2017

• Supported staff through job embedded professional development, instructional coaching, and teacher mentoring

• Assisted with the implementation of Schools for Rigor Essentials Model with data teams, through lesson planning and execution of instructional strategies, focusing on student evidence and outcomes

TLC Instructional Coach

Des Moines Public Schools -- Des Moines, IA – 2015-2016

• Facilitated job embedded professional development for building staff around the use of the Marzano Instructional Framework

• Partnered with other educators through Collaborative or Individual Learning Cycles for professional growth and development as part of the DMPS TLC Model

Career and Technical Education District PLC Facilitator

Des Moines Public Schools -- Des Moines, IA – 2015-2016

• Facilitated monthly PLC opportunities for the Business Department

• Developed middle school business curriculum to include Computer Programming and Robotics

• Led the initiative to purchase, train, and implement the Lego Mindstorms Robotics Program for use in CTE Classes exposing students to Computer Programming and Design

Business Technology Teacher

Hoyt Middle School: Des Moines Public Schools -- Des Moines, IA – 2013-2015

• Classroom teacher working with students in skill development and enrichment in the area of Business Technology

• Prepared students for lifelong learning and educational planning through the facilitation of the State of Iowa Naviance College and Career Readiness Curriculum and I Have a Plan Iowa System

• Athletic Coach for Cross Country, Girls and Boys Basketball, and Track

Technology Literacy Teacher
Southeast Polk Junior High: Southeast Polk CSD -- Pleasant Hill, IA – 2007–2013

• Served as PBIS Internal Coach and Team Leader establishing the RAMS ROCK focus of Respect Others, Own Your Actions, Care About Others, and Keep Achieving

• Facilitated the Exploratory Teacher PLC collaborating on building and district initiatives

• Partnered with the State of Iowa with the implementation of the I Have a Plan System with 8th grade students

• Worked with students on the creation of daily video announcements called SEPTV

• Held several other building and district leadership roles including SEPJH Advisory Coordinator, District Technology Lead, Google Apps Trainer, Moodle Trainer, Community Education Instructor, Rams Club Softball Coach, HS Track & Field Hy-Tek Trainer, Master Scheduler, and Infinite Campus Scheduler

Special Programs Para-Professional
Student and Family Services: Des Moines Public Schools -- Des Moines, IA – 2001-2006

• Developed and programmed the Department of Student and Family Services and Special Education sections of the Des Moines Public Schools Web Site

• Upgraded and supported Read 180 labs from Macintosh Operating Systems to Windows Operating Systems; bringing all labs up to date with the newest technology and networking capabilities

• District contact for the district-wide IEP program; troubleshooting, recovering, and repairing lost and corrupted data

Jon Mendoza: Current Supervisor

Principal/Director: Virtual Campus

jonathan.mendoza@dmschools.org

Sherry Poole: Former Supervisor

Former Principal: Hoover High School

poolesh12@gmail.com

Susan Hope: Current Director
Director of Special Education
susan.hope@dmschools.org