Hello! My name is Rachel Bronson and I will be the Head Start teacher in your child’s classroom this year. I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in Early Childhood Education with an endorsement in Special Education, and this will be my second-year teaching with DMPS. In my free time I enjoy spending time with friends and family, reading, watching Netflix, and spending time outdoors. I am so excited for the school year to start and look forward to meeting you and your child!

My name is Maria Chiovaro and I will be the Head Start associate in your child’s class this year. I have an associate’s degree in Early Childhood Development and lots of experience with children. At home I have a husband and four wonderful daughters, a dog, and a cat. In my free time I enjoy reading, especially non-fiction books, and memoirs. I also enjoy baking and crafts/decorating. I am very excited to start the school year and look forward to meeting you and your child!

My name is Miss Shawna and I am the special education teacher in the Humpty Dumpty classroom. I am married to my husband Chad and together we have two daughters and a son-in-law. We also have 3 boxers and love riding our bikes. I graduated from Upper Iowa University with a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education, a Strat one endorsement (special education, and a reading endorsement. I have been with DMPS since 2012. I am very excited for this school year and cannot wait to meet your child and learn and grow alongside them.