Woodlawn Support Staff
Michelle Ash
Behavior Support Teacher-McKee and Woodlawn
P: 515-323-8655 | E: michelle.ash@dmschools.org
Joanna Braucht
Speech Associate-McKee and Woodlawn
P: 515-242-8434 or 242-8213 | E: joanna.braucht@dmschools.org
Biography
I am a Speech-Language Pathology Associate at Woodlawn and McKee Education Centers. I just received my Bachelor's in Communication Disorders and Sciences from Utah State University. Next, I am headed to graduate school to get my Master's in Speech-Language Pathology. I have two children, Eden who is 4, and Sawyer who is 1 year. I enjoy cooking, gardening, and spending time with my friends and family.
Laura Corkrean
Early Childhood Social Worker-Woodlawn
P: 515-242-7783 | E: laura.corkrean@dmschools.org
Alma Haines
Head Start Spanish Interpreter-Welcome Center
P: 515-242-7975 | E: alma.haines@dmschools.org
Meghan Kobes
Speech-Language Pathologist-Woodlawn
P: 515-242-8213 | E: meghan.kobes@dmschools.org
Biography
Hello! My name is Meghan Kobes. I am the speech language pathologist at Woodlawn. I am a graduate of the University of Iowa and received my Master's degree from Marquette University. This is my 7th year working as a speech pathologist. I have been working with the early childhood population for 5 years. As a speech language pathologist, I have the opportunity to work with many children and their families. I enjoy working with the preschoolers as they begin a new adventure in their lives.
Donna Kunkel
Speech Associate-Mitchell and Woodlawn
P: 515-242-8424 | E: donna.kunkel@dmschools.org
Biography
My name is Donna Kunkel, and I am the associate in your child's classroom. I have been employed at Mitchell since 2015 and with the Des Moines Public Schools since 2012. My education includes a BA from both UNI and Upper Iowa University. I have two children of my own, and enjoy working with youth at the YMCA. I love helping kids learn and watching them have fun!
Alison Mason
Early Childhood Enrollment-Welcome Center
P: 515-242-7588 | E: alison.mason@dmschools.org
Beth Pattschull
ECSE Consultant-Woodlawn
P: 515-242-8213 | E: beth.pattschull@dmschools.org
Biography
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.
Janet Riggle
Early Childhood Enrollment-Welcome Center
P: 515-242-7588 | E: janet.riggle@dmschools.org
Melissa Sambu
Instructional Coach-Taylor and Woodlawn
P: 515-323-8667 or 515-242-8213 | E: melissa.sambu@dmschools.org
Biography
My name is Melissa Sambu and I am an Instructional Coach for Early Childhood. I have worked for Des Moines Public Schools for 9 years. During that time, I have taught preschool, been a Literacy Coach, and an Instructional Coach. Prior to coming to Des Moines, I taught kindergarten for 2 years. I look forward to working with teachers, children, and families to make it a great and successful year!