Hello Preschool! I am Joanna Braucht, Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) here at Woodlawn Preschool. I have been at Woodlawn as the SLP and before that as an SLP Associate since 2012. I am the mother to two DMPS students, Eden and Sawyer. I am also a proud graduate of 4 DMPS schools. I enjoy gardening, cooking, and being outside. I look forward to serving your preschoolers in a fun and caring way!

“Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable.” -David Augsburger

Communication Services Mission: Supporting students, teachers, and families to help all students become competent communicators in an ever-evolving world.

Hello and welcome to Woodlawn Family! I have been serving as a school nurse with DMPS for more than 25 years. Throughout this time, I have worked with students from high school down to the elementary level. I am fortunate to have joined Woodlawn in 2020, and love working with the preschoolers. I started nursing school at University of Iowa and graduated from GrandView College. My husband and I have two adult sons. I am a proud grandmother of twin boys, Griffon and Gannon, and their beautiful sister Marklyn. I look forward to working with you to keep your preschooler safe and healthy. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if I can assist in any way

Hi, my name is Erin Loy. I have a Bachelor’s degree from Northern Iowa and my Master’s degree from St. Ambrose University. I have been in the social work field since 2002 and have been with the district since 2017.  I am working at both Woodlawn and Smouse. I love working with the early childhood age and seeing them learn and grow. I am married with 2 young children at home. In my free time I enjoy watching the Hawkeyes and like to spend time with my family. I am very excited to be here and am looking forward to a great and successful year with your children.

Hi, my name is Beth Pattschull and I am one of the Early Childhood Special Education consultants. I have been working in Early Childhood Special Education with Des Moines Public schools since 2002. I enjoy working with this age group and seeing the excitement that learning brings each day. I feel passionate about providing children with experiences to build the foundation for later school success. I am married with two children.