Special Education
Shayla Downing
Special Education Teacher
E: shayla.downing@dmschools.org
Biography
Education
- University of Northern Iowa- Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Special Education
Teaching Experience
- Special Education- 2 Years
Family/Hobbies
- I live with my husband Ryan and son Hunter. I enjoy spending time with my family, golfing and shopping.
Mallory Fraaken
Special Education Teacher
E: mallory.munson@dmschools.org
Biography
Education
- Iowa State University- Master's in Education with an endorsement in Level 2 Special Education
- Central College- Bachelor's Degree Elementary Education with endorsements in Reading and Special Education
Teaching Experience
- Special Education- 3 Years
- 4th Grade at Urbandale- 6 Years
Family/Hobbies
- When I am not at school I enjoy playing slow-pitch softball, reading on my deck, taking my dog Buster for a walk, and spending time with my family.
Riley Gavin
Special Education Teacher
Biography
Education
- Iowa State University- Bachelors in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Special Education
Teaching Expereince
- Special Education Teacher at River Woods- 2 years
- Special Education MultiCat- 2 years
Hobbies
- When I am not teaching I enjoy cheering on the Cyclones, being on the water, and coaching swimming.
Julie Lersten
Speech and Language Pathologist
E: julie.lersten@dmschools.org
Biography
Education
- University of Northern Iowa- Master's Degree in Speech Pathology
Teaching Experience
- River Woods and Moulton Speech Language Pathologist
- Des Moines Public Schools- 15 Years
Family/Hobbies
- I am married and have 3 children who live in Denver, Boston, and Chicago- all great places to visit!