Community School Coordinators

Des Moines Public Schools is a partner in the Coalition for Community Schools. DMPS Community Schools exist to build meaningful partnerships between families, schools, and the community leading to improved student learning, thriving families and vibrant Des Moines neighborhoods.  

Community School Coordinators work with their school teams to create a comprehensive continuum of internal and external supports to ensure students’ personal and academic success. Community School Coordinators aim to accomplish the following objectives: 

  • Foster effective school-community relationships toward improved student outcomes 
  • Support transitions in schools with an emphasis on improved student engagement   
  • Improve students’ community engagement and social awareness  
  • Increase family engagement with schools  
  • Expand the community school strategy 
SiteCoordinator Email
North Feeder
North Jesus Cardozajesus.cardoza@dmschools.org
HardingJulian Seayjulian.seay@dmschools.org
GoodrellBryan Coffeybryan.coffey@dmschools.org
FindleyCharlene Beattiecharlene.beattie@dmschools.org
Oak ParkRyan McDonaldryan.mcdonald@dmschools.org
MoultonLeah Waughtalleah.waughtal@dmschools.org
CattellVacant
MadisonDejah Banksdeja.banks@dmschools.org
Hoover Feeder
Hoover Diana Rivasdiana.rivas@dmschools.org
MeredithMackenzie Mahoney mackenzie.mahoney@dmschools.org
MonroeKiersten Cooleykiersten.cooley@dmschools.org
MooreMelissa Nordell-Earpmelissa.nordellearp@dmschools.org
SamuelsonSavannah Stuckmeyersavannah.stuckmayer@dmschools.org
HillisDema Abu Assaf demab.abuassaf@dmschools.org
East Feeder
East Madeline Canomadeline.cano@dmschools.org
HiattTiffany Braxtontiffany.braxton@dmschools.org
HoytGabe Carlsongabe.carlson@dmschools.org
Cap ViewAdriyel Mondlochadriyel.mondloch@dmschools.org
CarverVacant
StudebakerJessica Kincaidjessica.kincaid@dmschools.org
PhillipsAmanda Barlow amanda.barlow@dmschools.org
Park AveTyler Navintyler.navin@dmschools.org
Pleasant HillAmanda Barlow amanda.barlow@dmschools.org
StoweClaudia Gonzalezclaudia.gonzalez@dmschools.org
WillardVacant
Lincoln Feeder
Lincoln Rachel Westrachel.west@dmschools.org
BrodyAustin Munozaustin.munoz@dmschools.org
WeeksTaylor Tompkinstaylor.tompkins@dmschools.org
McCombsTorrie Staplestorrie.townsell@dmschools.org
LovejoyAmy Joensamy.joens@dmschools.org
Jeffersonvacant
JacksonCarissa Baileycarissa.bailey@dmschools.org
WrightGiovanna Zavellgiovanna.zavell@dmschools.org
MorrisBrad Buckley bradley.buckley@dmschools.org
HoweKristen Allankristen.allan@dmschools.org
StudebakerYoly Smithyoly.smith@dmschools.org
McKinleyTina Epptina.epp@dmschools.org
South UnionMontesha Cartermontesha.carter@dmschools.org
Roosevelt Feeder
Roosevelt Lupe Thomasonlupe.thomason@dmschools.org
CallananVacant
MerrillSimone Freemansimone.freeman@dmschools.org
EdmundsNick Echols nicholas.echols@dmschools.org
KingChelsea Claychelsea.clay@dmschools.org
PerkinsVacant
CowlesVacant
GreenwoodJennifer Walker jennifer.walker@dmschools.org
HanawaltNick Echols nicholas.echols@dmschools.org
HubbellJennifer Walker jennifer.walker@dmschools.org
WalnutMariah Button mariah.button@dmschools.org
Downtown Mariah Button mariah.button@dmschools.org
WindsorMadisen Gaskenmadisen.gasken@dmschools.org
Program Support
Central CampusSonya Smithsonya.smith@dmschools.org
DWPLyn Marchant
VirtualGretchen Critelligretchen.critelli@dmschools.org

Community School Coordinators are funded by United Way of Central Iowa Education Impact funds, the United Way of Central Iowa ELI- Education Leadership Initiative, and the United States Department of Education Full Service Community Schools Program.

District Community School Coordinator – Secondary

DeMarco Lowery
E: demarco.lowery@dmschools.org

District Community School Coordinator – Elementary

Louis Fountain
E: louis.fountain@dmschools.org