District Offices

Advanced Placement

Amber Graeber
Address: 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA
P: 515-242-7947 | F: 515-242-7702 | E: amber.graeber@dmschools.org

Central Stores

Tom Sheehy
Address: 1915 Prospect Road, Des Moines, IA
P: 515-242-7602 | F: 515-242-7600 | E: thomas.sheehy@dmschools.org

Community Education

Community Education
Address: 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA
P: 515-242-8521 | F: 515-242-8528 |

Construction Management

Darrell Gierstorf
Address: 1917 Dean Avenue, Des Moines, IA
P: 515-242-8341 | F: 515-242-8466 | E: darrell.gierstorf@dmschools.org

Controller

Nicholas Lenhardt
Address: 2323 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA

Curriculum – Assessment Coordinator

Mike Sherman
Address: 2323 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA

Curriculum – Career & Technical Education

Connie Sievers
Address: 1800 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA
P: 515-242-7654 | F: 515-242-7702 | E: connie.sievers@dmschools.org

Curriculum – Elementary Literacy

Elizabeth Griesel
Address: 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA
P: 515-242-7906 | F: 515-242-7702 | E: elizabeth.griesel@dmschools.org

Curriculum – Elementary Math

Jennifer Krieger
Address: 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA

Curriculum – Performing Arts

Kelly Kretschmer
Address: 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines

Curriculum – Physical Education & Health

Carlye Satterwhite
Address: 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA

Curriculum – Science

Adam Puderbaugh
Address: 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA
P: 515-242-7335 | F: 515-242-7702 | E: adam.puderbaugh@dmschools.org

Curriculum – Secondary English/Language Arts

Jeremy Schwennen
Address: 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA

Curriculum – Secondary Math

Christi Donald
Address: 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA

Curriculum – Social Studies

Benjamin Van Vleet
Address: 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA

Curriculum – Teacher Development Coordinator

Peggy Krentz
Address: 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA

Curriculum – Visual Arts

Benjamin Heinen
Address: 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA
P: 515-242-7619 | F: 515-242-7702 | E: benjamin.heinen@dmschools.org

Curriculum – World Languages

Vacant
Address: 1912 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Public Schools Foundation

Des Moines Public Schools Foundation
Address: 2323 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA

Director of Custodial Services

Mel Green
Address: 1917 Dean Avenue, Des Moines, IA
P: 515-242-7980 | F: 515-265-8467 | E: melvin.green@dmschools.org

Director of Elementary Schools

Barry Jones
Address: 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA

Director of Elementary Schools

Mike Lord
Address: 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA

Director of Elementary Schools

Wayne Knutson
Address: 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines

Director of Federal and Grant Programs

Wilma Gajdel
Address: 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA

Director of Food & Nutrition

Amanda Miller
Address: 1225 2nd Avenue, Des Moines, IA
P: 515-242-8308 | F: 515-242-8118 | E: amanda.miller@dmschools.org

Director of High Schools (interim)

Mike Vukovich
Address: 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA
P: 515-242-7871 | F: 515-242-7579 | E: michael.vukovich@dmschools.org

Director of Middle Schools

Corey Harris
Address: 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA
P: 515-242-7871 | F: 515-242-7579 | E: corey.harris@dmschools.org

Director of School Climate Transformation

Jake Troja
Address: 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines

Director, Community in Schools

Allyson Vukovich
Address: 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines

DMPS Community Center & Clinic

Scavo High School/Central Campus
Address: 1800 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA

DMPS-TV

Kyle Knicley/Jon Lemons
Address: 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA

Early Childhood Administrator

Susie Guest

Early Childhood Enrollment

Janet Riggle

ELL Community Outreach Supervisor

Vinh Nguyen
Address: 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines
P: 515-242-7853 | F: 515-242-7726 | E: vinh.nguyen@dmschools.org

ELL Curriculum Coordinator (Elementary/Middle)

Cindra Porter
Address: 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA

ELL Curriculum Coordinator (High School)

Cecilia McDonald
Address: 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA

Facility Services

Jamie Wilkerson
Address: 1917 Dean Avenue, Des Moines, IA
P: 515-242-7700 | F: 515-242-8467 | E: james.wilkerson@dmschools.org

Gifted & Advanced Learning Supervisor

Ed Pilkington
Address: 1912 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA
P: 515-242-7941 | F: 515-242-8296 | E: edward.pilkington@dmschools.org

Health Services

Vacant
Address: 2323 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA
P: 515-242-7831 | F: 515-242-8267 | E: marci.cordaro@dmps.k12.ia.us

Home Instruction

Kim Van Haecke
Address: 1800 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa

Human Resources Manager – Elementary Instruction

Emily Behrens
Address: 2323 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA

Human Resources Manager – Secondary Instruction

Maureen Taylor
Address: 2323 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA

Instructional Design Manager

Sarah Dougherty
Address: 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines

Instructional Technology Coordinator

Jeremiah Starr
Address: 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA

Instructional Technology Coordinator

Jacob Welchans
Address: 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA

Instructional Technology Coordinator

Collin Lane
Address: 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA

International Baccalaureate

Olivia Howe
Address: 1912 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA

Learning Services

Jamie Gilley
Address: 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA

Libraries & Information Services

Debra Augspurger
Address: 203 East Euclid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313
P: 515-242-8445 | F: 515-323-8652 | E: debra.augspurger@dmschools.org

Metro Kids

Jane Bishop
Address: 2100 Fleur, Des Moines, IA
P: 515-242-7951 | F: 515-242-7576 | E: jane.bishop@dmschools.org

Open Enrollment

Dana Jarvis
Address: 2100 Fleur Dr., Des Moines, IA

Payroll

Denise Roorda
Address: 2323 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA

Print Shop

Kate Pool
Address: 1917 Dean Avenue, Des Moines, IA

Purchasing

Mark Mattiussi
Address: 1915 Prospect Road, Des Moines, IA
P: 515-242-7751 | F: 515-242-7550 | E: mark.mattiussi@dmschools.org

Risk Management and Benefits Administrator

Cathy McKay
Address: 2323 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA

Security

Steve Howell
Address: 1917 Dean Avenue, Des Moines, IA
P: 515-242-8163 | F: 515-242-7658 | E: stephen.howell@dmschools.org

Security Desk

Security Desk

Student Records & Transcripts

Maureen Brewer
Address: 2100 Fleur Avenue, Des Moines, IA
P: 515-242-7656 | F: 515-242-7915 | E: maureen.brewer@dmschools.org

Transportation

Todd Liston
Address: 1915 Prospect Road, Des Moines, IA
P: 515-242-7887 | F: 515-242-7786 | E: todd.liston@dmschools.org

Volunteer Coordinator

Eric Whitney
Address: 2323 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA

Wellness Program Manager

Katie Northness
Address: 2323 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA