Administration and Office Staff
Staci Allison
Dean of Students
E: staci.allison@dmschools.org
Biography
Education
- Iowa State University- Master's Degree in Administration PreK-12th Grade and Special Education
- Upper Iowa University- Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in Reading and Language Arts
Teaching Experience
- Dean of Students- 2 Years
- Instructional Coach- 2 Years
- 3rd Grade
- 4th Grade
Family/Hobbies
- My husband is an Assistant Principal at an elementary school and we have 3 young daughters. We enjoy spending time with our girls, watching the Iowa Hawkeyes and being around family and friends.
Heather McClelland
Office Manager
E: heather.mcclelland@dmschools.org
Biography
I'm one of the original staff at River Woods, having worked here since the building opened in 2000. I am married and have 4 children ranging in age from 17 to 24. My husband is a teacher and coach at Lincoln High School, so you will find me at many events there. In my free time, I enjoy reading, photography, and going to the movies.
Traci Shipley
Principal
P: (515) 242-8433 | E: Traci.Shipley@dmschools.org
Class Description
Education
- University of Northern Iowa- Advance Studies in Educational Leadership; Administration PreK-12 and Special Education
- Drake University- Master's Degree in Education with emphasis on Special Education; Consultant Endorsement
- Grand View College- Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in Early Childhood, Social Studies and Special Education
Teaching Experience
- Dean of Students- 2 Years
- Special Education Consultant - 7 years
- Behavior Interventionist - 2 year
- Special Education K-3 - 10 years
Family/Hobbies
- I love spending time with my husband Harry, and 2 teenage daughters, Miranda (18) and Natalie (15). We have lived in the Easter Lake area for the past 18 years. I stay busy with my children's activities and traveling with my family.
