Melodie Braun
Special Education Teacher
Class Description
Education:
B.A. from Northwestern College with endorsements in Early Childhood and Reading
M.A. Reading Specialist from Morningside University with an Instructional Strategist Level 1 endorsement
Teaching Experience
17 years at Perry Elementary: Title 1 Reading Teacher
4 years at River Woods Elementary: Instructional Strategist
Hobbies:
I love spending time with my family! We like board games, hiking, and watching movies. I love going for coffee with friends and discussing books with my book club.
Education
- Buena Vista University- Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Curriculum Instruction
- Luther College- Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in Instructional Strategist 2 (LD & BD) and Early Childhood Education with a minor is Psychology
Teaching Experience
- Crossroads Elementary School (Decorah, IA – 1st & 2nd SPED) – 1 year
- Orchard Place (3rd – 5th) – 2 years
- Carver (K-1 SPED) – 1 year
- South Union (K-1 SPED) – 1 year
- River Woods (K-2 SPED) – 2 years
Family/Hobbies
- I enjoy spending time with my husband and three children hiking, exploring National Parks, biking, running, and reading!
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!