My name is Ally Goins. I have been working in Des Moines Public Schools since 2017. I worked as an AmeriCorps volunteer first. I then became an interventionist. Now I am working as a fourth grade teacher. I received my bachelor’s degree from Simpson College and will be completing my master’s in Urban Leadership at Drake this winter. Outside of school I enjoy playing with my dog, Chunk, and spending time with friends and family. I am an avid reader and movie watcher.
My name is Alyson Skahill. I graduated from Iowa Wesleyan College with degrees in Flute Performance, Business Administration and Music Education. I then taught music in Ankeny for 11 years. During that time I received my Master’s from Drake University in Education. I taught at Weeks Middle School for 6 years. I have been teaching at Jefferson since then. My husband and I have 2 daughters, a son and Libby, our dog.