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.