“When you are kind to others, it not only changes you, it changes the world.”

Hello!  Park Avenue-What a great place to be!

I began my career in education in 2001 as a K-6^th grade music teacher.  I then moved through Kindergarten, 1^st grade, 4^th grade, 5^th grade, and 8^th grade.  I enjoyed supporting teachers with using arts integration strategies as an Arts Integration Coach; and I now use all of those experiences to work with all the students and staff at Park Avenue as an Instructional Coach.

I grew up in Lake Tahoe, Nevada and graduated from San Diego State University with an emphasis in English Language Learners.  I received my Master of Arts Education from Viterbo University with a Reading Endorsement.

I came to Iowa from the West Coast because I met my husband Mark and now, we have two beautiful children Ainsley and Ficher, as well as a puppy named Latte.  I enjoy spending time with family and friends, running, playing my violin, cello, flute, and piano, and supporting myself and others with our health journeys.

I am looking forward to a wonderful year here at Park Avenue!

Hello Park Avenue Community! I am thrilled to join Park Avenue as Associate Principal. This is my 21^st year with DMPS. I have spent time as a 2^nd Grade Teacher, Interventionist, Instructional Coach, and Associate Principal.

I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies from the University of Iowa. I hold two degrees from Drake University:  Master of Science in Teaching with an Early Childhood Endorsement and Master of Science in Education in Educational Leadership.

I have one son who attends Roosevelt High School. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, walking trails, listening to audio books, and traveling.

Within the child lies the fate of the future. – Maria Montessori

This is my 18th year of teaching and my 14th year at Park Avenue. I love being a Park Avenue Panther!!

I grew up in Sioux City Iowa and went to college at the University of Northern Iowa. I majored in elementary education and early childhood education with a special education endorsement. I graduated in 2005 and since then I taught kindergarten in Waterloo, English to preschoolers and elementary aged students in Japan, preschool in West Des Moines, and kindergarten and 4th grade at Park Avenue.  I have been an instructional coach for the last 9 years and love the opportunity to work in all of the classrooms in our building.

In my spare time I enjoy reading & listening to all different types of books. I love to travel and have visited over 12 countries and 30 states. I like to play golf with my husband, play card games, do puzzles, and spend time with our two kids, Ella (9) & Jack (5).

“Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world.”  – Nelson Mandela

Hello Park Avenue Families! My name is Sherida and I have been with Des Moines Public Schools for 14 years. This is my 6th year here at Park Avenue. Prior to Park Ave, I worked at Roosevelt High school as the bookkeeper, and in HR as an Executive Secretary.   I love working with kids and providing a safe and fun place to learn. I am married and have a son, daughter, daughter-in-law and a new grandbaby. In my free time I enjoy watching  movies or TV , cooking, and shopping.