My name is Manal. I am married and have three kids. This is my first year here at Taylor. I worked at Mercy Daycare for five years and still work there part time. My first language is Arabic. I am the special education associate in the classroom.

Hello! My name is Ms. Shauna and I will be your child’s preschool associate this year. I am married to my best friend, Andrew. We have a son, Matthew. As a teaching team, we are very excited to work with your children! I currently have my Para-educator in Early Childhood. It is very important to us to grow with continuing education as well. I have been with Des Moines Public Schools for 16 wonderful years!

Hello! My name is Amanda Lang and I am an associate in a UPK classroom here at Woodlawn. In 2006 I graduated with my B.S. in Elementary Education and started working for DMPS in 2014. My husband and I have been married for 15 years and we have a daughter, Kara. We have a love for pets in our home and currently have two cats, two bearded dragons, and one hamster. As a family we love spending time swimming, taking walks and watching movies. I look forward to another exciting year at Woodlawn!

Hi, welcome to Taylor, I’m Miss Lee. I am thrilled to have the pleasure to learn and work with preschoolers. I have my Early Childhood Development Associate credential. I have been working in Early Childhood since 2007. I have a son who I enjoy playing board games with, doing karaoke, and watching him grow. I like spending time with my family and friends. I am ready to learn, have fun, and be creative

I’m Cathy Parsons, I’m married and have three boys and five grandchildren, with another one arriving this spring! They are the joy in my life and I enjoy spending my free time with them. I am an Early Childhood Special Ed associate and have been for many, many years. I enjoy the challenges preschoolers bring and I can’t wait to share my love of reading with them. I am looking forward to a really great year!