Art/Library/Music/P.E.
Heather Bagley
Music Teacher
E: heather.bagley@dmschools.org
Biography
Education
- Briar Cliff University- Bachelor's Degree in Music
Teaching Experience
- K-5 Music at River Woods Elementary-3 Years
- K-8 Music at Sacred Heart School in Sioux City, IA- 7 Years
Family/Hobbies
- When I am not teaching, I enjoy reading, cooking and visiting family and friends. I enjoy traveling and learning about World Music Drumming!
Jim Carrico
Art Teacher
E: jimmie.carrico@dmschools.org
Biography
Education
- Viterbo University- Masters in Education
- Simpson College- Bachelor's in Art, Theater, and Speech
Teaching Experience
- Art at River Woods- 16 Years
- Des Moines Public Schools- 30 Years
Family/Hobbies
My favorite time of the year is the Spring and Summer. You will find me outside all the time digging and planting in my yard. I believe all students can learn, no matter what type of background they come from. I love watching my students grow into responsible artists.
Nancy Doughty
Physical Education Teacher
E: Nancy.Doughty@dmschools.org
Biography
Education
- Drake University- Bachelor's in Education with an endorsement in Reading
- St. Ambrose University- Physical Education endorsement
Teaching Experience
- Excited to start my first year as a physical education teacher at River Woods Elementary this school year!
- Kindergarten and 3rd grade Reading and Math Interventionist- 1 year at Morris Elementary
- Substitute Teacher- 2 years in Waukee and West Des Moines School Districts
Family/Hobbies
- I am married to my husband Steve. We have two children together and have two grandsons. My family is very important to me and I enjoy spending time with them. I love to run and I have completed 20 marathons. I also enjoy triathlons and have complete 2 full Ironmans. I also enjoy kickboxing and I have been a member of Farrell's for three years. I love to be outdoors and finding new adventures. I also enjoy reading. My summer job is teaching swim lessons. I feel it is very important for child to learn to swim. My lifestyle is focused on being healthy and living life to the fullest!
