My name is Sara Kennedy Sandhoff, and I have been serving Des Moines Public Schools for over 20 years. This is my 12th year at Jefferson, and I am currently serving in the role of Instructional Coach. Throughout my teaching career I have been a classroom teacher in grades kindergarten through fifth grade,  a Reading Recovery teacher, and an academic interventionist.  I received both my Bachelor’s in Education and my Master’s in Educational Leadership from Iowa State University. During my time away from school I enjoy watching my two children play soccer, trying out new recipes, reading, and spending time with my family. Here’s to a great year at Jefferson Elementary!