On this page...
- Office of the Director
- Chief Financial Officer
- Accounting
- School Business Operations
- Chief Operating Officer
- Chief of Staff
- Communications
- Human Resources
- Higher Education Division
- CTE & Postsecondary Readiness
- Community Colleges
- Educational Examiners
- Iowa College Aid
- Innovation Division
- Iowa STEM
- PK-12 Learning Division
- Early Childhood (Learning & Results)
- Information & Analysis Services (Learning & Results)
- Learner Strategies & Supports (Learning & Results)
- School Improvement (Learning & Results)
- Federal Programs (Student & Family Support)
- Nutrition & Health Services (Student & Family Support)
- Special Education Division
- State Accountability & Student Supports
- Student Instruction, Evaluation & Services
- Early ACCESS & Early Childhood Education
- Special Education Accountability, Accreditation & Finance & Data Analysis
- Special Education Regional Continuous Improvement & Compliance
Other Directories:
- Alphabetical Directory - lists employees by last name
- Program Directory - lists Department programs and assigned staff
Phone: 515-281-5294 Fax: 515-242-5988
Back to topOffice of the Director
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Director | McKenzie Snow 515-281-3333 |
| Executive Officer 1 | Tana Mullen 515-281-3333 |
Chief Financial Officer
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Sandra Hurtado-Peters sandra.hurtado-peters1@iowa.gov 515-250-3728 |
| Executive Officer 1 | Hollie Welch 515-281-5293 |
Accounting
Reports to the Chief Financial Officer.
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Bureau Chief | Julie Ntem 515-975-0147 |
| Executive Officer 3 | Angela James 515 281-3646 |
| Budget Analyst 4 | Cassie Kibling 515-681-9125 |
| Executive Officer 2 | Jill Borgeson 515-205-4764 |
| Accountant 3 | Kimberly Darr 515-281-3177 |
| Accountant 2 | Abdisamat Aden 515-281-4752 |
| Accountant 2 | Shantel Billington 515-661-7066 |
| Accounting Technician 3 | Jeni Carrick 515-281-3127 |
| Accounting Technician 2 | Amy Bos 515-250-3188 |
| Accountant/Auditor 1 | Mark Horan 515-281-3777 |
| Purchasing Agent 3 | Amy Freeman 515-210-8990 |
| Purchasing Agent 1 | Myron Tidball 515-281-5592 |
| Administrative Assistant 2 | Brenda Edwards 515-725-3424 |
| Administrative Assistant 2 | Crystal Woods 515-725-3421 |
| Administrative Assistant 1 | Halle Myers 515-281-3038 |
School Business Operations
Reports to the Chief Financial Officer.
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Bureau Chief | Kassandra Cline 515-725-1120 |
| Administrative Consultant | Stephanie Edler 515-689-2258 |
| Administrative Consultant | Tom Simpson 515-336-3965 |
| Executive Officer 3 | Eric How 515-250-8503 |
| Executive Officer 2 | Linda Ankeny 515-681-0443 |
| Education Program Consultant | Ted Bauer 515-979-5468 |
| Education Program Consultant | Jina Brincks 515-313-5942 |
| Education Program Consultant | Song Luong 515-205-0259 |
| Education Program Consultant | Valerie Moos 515-393-8349 |
| Education Program Consultant | Bobby Wilson 515-210-9674 |
| District Mechanic | Chris Errthum 515-669-4994 |
| District Mechanic | Joseph Funk 515-669-4987 |
| District Mechanic | Codie Kellen 515-326-1022 |
| Secretary 2 | Holli Marolf 515-281-5812 |
Chief Operating Officer
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Deputy Director/Chief Operating Officer | Deborah Elder 515-669-1157 |
| Executive Officer 1 | Jeremy Anzevino 515-281-3436 |
Chief of Staff
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Deputy Director/Chief of Staff | |
| General Counsel | Thomas Mayes 515-281-8661 |
| Legislative Liaison | Eric St Clair 515-281-3399 |
Communications
Reports to the Chief of Staff.
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Bureau Chief | Heather Doe 515-281-7967 |
| Administrative Consultant | Shaela Meister 515-858-2235 |
| Education Program Consultant | Lisa Albers 515-494-9147 |
| Information Specialist 3 | Jan Lockhart 515-577-8610 |
| Information Specialist 3 | Ty Patton 515-210-7869 |
| Information Specialist 2 | Jamie Fisher 515-250-7393 |
| Information Specialist 2 | Jack Johnson 515-721-9897 |
| Information Specialist 2 | Amanda Loder 515-281-3924 |
| Information Specialist 2 | Derek O'Riley 515-336-3912 |
| Information Specialist 2 | Reese Turner 515-971-6985 |
Human Resources
Reports to the Chief of Staff.
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Bureau Chief | William Maffucci |
Higher Education Division
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Executive Officer 1 | Nathan Svare 515-281-8260 |
CTE & Postsecondary Readiness
Reports to the Higher Education Division.
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Administrative Consultant | Heather Meissen 515-326-5378 |
| Education Program Consultant | Jeffrey Fletcher 515-321-7309 |
| Education Program Consultant | Cale Hutchings 515-281-0127 |
| Education Program Consultant | Michelle Meier 515-238-6780 |
| Education Program Consultant | Alan Spencer 515-720-8863 |
| Education Program Consultant | Jeanette Thomas 515-745-2556 |
| Education Program Consultant | Amy Vybiral 515-339-4520 |
| Education Program Consultant | Erica Woods-Schmitz 515-330-0185 |
| Secretary 2 | Shari Craven-Webb 515-281-3317 |
Community Colleges
Reports to the Higher Education Division.
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Bureau Chief | Amy Gieseke 515-858-2234 |
| Administrative Consultant | Vladimir Bassis 515-281-3671 |
| Administrative Consultant | Robin Lilienthal 515-418-8273 |
| Administrative Consultant | Kayli Sampson 515-729-0859 |
| Administrative Consultant | Maryam Rod Szabo 515-360-7369 |
| Education Program Consultant | Monte Burroughs 515-631-9207 |
| Education Program Consultant | Derreck Caulkins 515-238-9758 |
| Education Program Consultant | Cenk Cetin 515-419-4792 |
| Education Program Consultant | Jathan Chicoine 515-745-2710 |
| Education Program Consultant | Kelly Friesleben 515-868-2847 |
| Education Program Consultant | Lisa Gard 515-418-3156 |
| Education Program Consultant | Lindsay Harrison 515-205-4697 |
| Education Program Consultant | Peggy Long 515-975-8398 |
| Education Program Consultant | Amy Mayer 515-238-9148 |
| Education Program Consultant | Stephanie TeKippe 515-326-5333 |
| Education Program Consultant | Lisa Washington 515-326-5389 |
| Secretary 2 | Marhonda Hill 515-281-5251 |
Educational Examiners
Reports to the Higher Education Division.
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Executive Director | Mike Cavin 515-281-4810 |
| Administrative Consultant | Joanne Tubbs 515-281-3611 |
| Education Program Consultant | Kelly Faga 515-418-1403 |
| Education Program Consultant | Geri McMahon 515-281-3437 |
| Education Program Consultant | Josh Moser 515-281-3587 |
| Education Program Consultant | David Wempen 515-281-3605 |
| Attorney 3 | Beth Myers 515-242-6506 |
| Investigator 3 | Diane Dennis 515-281-3483 |
| Investigator 2 | Matthew Barron 515-979-5921 |
| Investigator 2 | Lori Lavorato 515-281-6896 |
| Investigator 2 | William Rector 515-669-3027 |
| Secretary 3 | Meredith Hawk 515-281-5849 |
| Clerk Specialist | Danielle Brookes 515-281-3482 |
| Clerk Specialist | Alivia Bullis 515-725-2146 |
| Clerk Specialist | Sherry Jensen 515-281-8323 |
| Clerk Specialist | Jessica Naylor 515-281-3245 |
Iowa College Aid
Reports to the Higher Education Division.
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Bureau Chief | David Ford 515-901-9924 |
| Public Service Manager 1 | Todd Brown 515-210-7670 |
| Public Service Manager 1 | Christina Sibaouih 515-210-4898 |
| Statistical Research Analyst 3 | Joe Dullard 515-725-3406 |
| Statistical Research Analyst 3 | Mitchell Lingo 515-725-3440 |
| Program Planner 3 | Karmon Long 515-249-4813 |
| Program Planner | Karey Hawkins 515-979-8265 |
| Program Planner 2 | Amber Miller 515-238-9762 |
| Program Planner 2 | Christine Nguyen 515-250-2761 |
| Program Planner 2 | Danielle Sampson 515-725-3446 |
| Program Planner 2 | Megan Sibbel 515-725-3463 |
| Program Planner 2 | Anne Thomas 515-725-3404 |
| Program Planner 2 | Elizabeth Yaddof 515-494-5647 |
| Compliance Officer 2 | Lisa Pundt 515-210-8563 |
| Compliance Officer 1 | Keyli Keifer 515-971-2186 |
| Executive Officer 1 | Tracy Davis 515-725-3415 |
| Executive Officer 1 | Tristan Lynn 515-725-3409 |
| Executive Officer 1 | Trish Morris 515-725-3457 |
| Executive Officer 1 | Julie Voss 515-725-3461 |
| Administrative Assistant 2 | Victoria Archer 515-725-3425 |
Innovation Division
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Iowa STEM
Reports to the Innovation Division.
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Bureau Chief | Justin Lewis 515-669-7007 |
| Public Service Manager 1 | Kari Britain 515-335-1531 |
| Education Program Consultant | Ann Gritzner 515-577-2549 |
| Program Planner 2 | Tanya Hunt 515-979-3084 |
| Information Specialist 3 (Communications Bureau) | Jan Lockhart 515-577-8610 |
PK-12 Learning Division
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Division Administrator | Tina Wahlert 515-326-0162 |
| Executive Officer 4 | Barbara Ohlund 515-681-2310 |
| Attorney 2 | Rachel Bosovich 515-238-4179 |
| Administrative Assistant 2 | Rebecca Griglione 515-281-5295 |
Early Childhood (Learning & Results)
Reports to the PK-12 Learning Division.
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Bureau Chief | Kimberly Villotti 515-339-5519 |
| Education Program Consultant | Marianne Adams 515-326-2653 |
| Education Program Consultant | Monica Garner 515-336-3281 |
| Education Program Consultant | Marcie Lentsch 515-419-2088 |
| Education Program Consultant | Celeste Mortvedt 515-210-4208 |
| Education Program Consultant | Amy Stegeman 515-868-1675 |
| Secretary 2 | Gabrielle Hanks 515-281-5356 |
Information & Analysis Services (Learning & Results)
Reports to the PK-12 Learning Division.
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Bureau Chief | Jay Pennington 515-326-1017 |
| Administrative Consultant | Jason Crowley 515-336-3923 |
| Administrative Consultant | Tom Deeter 515-326-5368 |
| Education Program Consultant | Swetha Kondreddy 515-829-0179 |
| Education Program Consultant | Rachel Kruse 515-281-4153 |
| Education Program Consultant | Kerri Ladehoff 515-281-3805 |
| Education Program Consultant | Dan Li 515-336-3873 |
| Education Program Consultant | Betsy Lundy 515-473-0573 |
| Education Program Consultant | Jennifer Thomas 515-725-2252 |
| Education Program Consultant | Becca Wemhoff 515-975-0812 |
| Education Program Consultant | Shelly Wolterman 515-336-3859 |
| Lead Data Warehouse Analyst | Roger Petersen 515-326-1020 |
| Data Warehouse Analyst | Mike Comiskey 515-494-9083 |
| Information Technology Specialist 5 | Jean Alfred 515-725-1251 |
| Information Technology Specialist 5 | Alex Arockiasamy 515-494-9695 |
| Information Technology Specialist 5 | Kiran Ummadi 515-577-6079 |
Learner Strategies & Supports (Learning & Results)
Reports to the PK-12 Learning Division.
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Bureau Chief | Tom Wood 515-326-2147 |
| Administrative Consultant | Lyn Jenkins 515-664-6732 |
| Administrative Consultant | Darcie Kress 515-729-7584 |
| Administrative Consultant | Gwen Nagel 515-419-3275 |
| Administrative Consultant | Stefanie Wager 515-419-2876 |
| Education Program Consultant | Kay Augustine 515-326-5620 |
| Education Program Consultant | Leigh Bellville 515-689-3717 |
| Education Program Consultant | Christi Donald 515-419-9012 |
| Education Program Consultant | Eric Gebhart 515-418-2080 |
| Education Program Consultant | April Gosselink-Lemke april.gosselink-lemke@iowa.gov 515-971-0469 |
| Education Program Consultant | Nancy Hunt 515-326-1031 |
| Education Program Consultant | Stephanie Langstraat 515-402-8700 |
| Education Program Consultant | Chris Like 515-336-3958 |
| Education Program Consultant | Molly McConnell 515-326-0260 |
| Education Program Consultant | April Pforts 515-314-6243 |
| Education Program Consultant | Wanda Steuri 515-238-8634 |
| Education Program Consultant | Kris VerSteegt 515-371-0410 |
| Secretary 2 | Beth Buehler-Sapp 515-281-7143 |
School Improvement (Learning & Results)
Reports to the PK-12 Learning Division.
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Bureau Chief | Tina Wahlert 515-326-0162 |
| Administrative Consultant | Heidi Anthony 515-326-1029 |
| Administrative Consultant | Greg Feldmann 515-661-7067 |
| Administrative Consultant | Eric Heitz 515-326-1018 |
| Administrative Consultant | SueAnn Johnson 515-336-3942 |
| Administrative Consultant | Sarah Seney 515-494-9534 |
| Education Program Consultant | Robert Barleen 515-971-7238 |
| Education Program Consultant | Angela Bosworth-Cowman angela.bosworth-cowman@iowa.gov 515-661-7079 |
| Education Program Consultant | Tom Bredfield 515-360-5131 |
| Education Program Consultant | Buffy Campbell 515-954-8651 |
| Education Program Consultant | Mickolyn Clapper 515-745-3385 |
| Education Program Consultant | Andrea Danker 515-669-8157 |
| Education Program Consultant | Synthia Davis 515-336-3924 |
| Education Program Consultant | Jennifer Denne 515-326-5332 |
| Education Program Consultant | Jessica Harstad 515-210-9588 |
| Education Program Consultant | Connor Hood 515-326-5284 |
| Education Program Consultant | Dennis McClain 515-822-2554 |
| Education Program Consultant | Sara Nickel 515-971-7558 |
| Education Program Consultant | Stephanie Nugent 515-313-7972 |
| Education Program Consultant | Darcel Pledge 515-210-3304 |
| Education Program Consultant | Terri Schuster 515-681-2492 |
| Education Program Consultant | Pamela Spangler 515-229-6425 |
| Education Program Consultant | Jeremiah Starr 515-249-1123 |
| Education Program Consultant | Stacie Stokes 515-210-5288 |
| Education Program Consultant | Mike Wright 515-494-5610 |
Federal Programs (Student & Family Support)
Reports to the PK-12 Learning Division.
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Bureau Chief | Jillian Dotson 515-979-7237 |
| Administrative Consultant | Isbelia Arzola 515-326-5962 |
| Administrative Consultant | Tim Glenn 515-205-7650 |
| Education Program Consultant | Veronica Andersen 515-402-2736 |
| Education Program Consultant | Joe Collins 515-402-2729 |
| Education Program Consultant | Teresa Garcia 515-210-6340 |
| Education Program Consultant | Elisa Koler 515-669-4052 |
| Education Program Consultant | Luke Markway 515-729-0758 |
| Education Program Consultant | Tyler Navin 515-669-8622 |
| Education Program Consultant | Rachel Pettigrew 515-380-5115 |
Nutrition & Health Services (Student & Family Support)
Reports to the PK-12 Learning Division.
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Bureau Chief | Kala Shipley 515-681-2307 |
| Administrative Consultant | Patti Harding 515-868-1956 |
| Administrative Consultant | Cheryl Tolley 515-681-2304 |
| Lead Education Program Consultant | Stephanie Dross 515-326-5358 |
| Education Program Consultant | Patricia Austin 515-681-2305 |
| Education Program Consultant | Julie Breshears 515-829-2101 |
| Education Program Consultant | Meg Collins 515-336-3903 |
| Education Program Consultant | Shea Cook 515-326-1682 |
| Education Program Consultant | Christine Crow 515-330-8158 |
| Education Program Consultant | Jean Easley 515-360-5149 |
| Education Program Consultant | Donna Matlock 515-661-7835 |
| Education Program Consultant | Shelly Mohr 515-681-5750 |
| Education Program Consultant | Deann Murphy 515-360-5238 |
| Education Program Consultant | Jamie Nguyen 515-954-8047 |
| Education Program Consultant | Lisa Nolting 515-681-2302 |
| Education Program Consultant | Keerti Patel 515-681-2300 |
| Education Program Consultant | Jennifer Schultz 515-669-8172 |
| Education Program Consultant | Sarah White 515-250-3728 |
| Education Program Consultant | Meredith Vrchoticky 515-975-8103 |
| Education Program Consultant | Brenda Windmuller 515-681-5752 |
| Management Analyst 3 | Stacie Schafer 515-402-5845 |
| Compliance Officer 2 | Annette Miller 515-681-2306 |
Special Education Division
Back to topState Accountability & Student Supports
Reports to the Special Education Division.
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Division Administrator, State Accountability and Student Supports | |
| Attorney 2 | Rachel Bosovich 515-238-4179 |
| Administrative Assistant 2 | Rebecca Griglione 515-281-5295 |
Student Instruction, Evaluation & Services
Reports to the State Accountability and Student Supports Division.
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Bureau Chief | Betsy Lin 515-321-7982 |
| Administrative Consultant | Melissa Walker 515-864-6701 |
| Education Program Consultant | Mary Beilke 515-681-2303 |
| Education Program Consultant | Tori Carsrud 515-577-7894 |
| Education Program Consultant | Jen Cira 515-669-0485 |
| Education Program Consultant | MeLissa Lawson 515-979-6750 |
| Education Program Consultant | Tiffiny Poage 515-250-2685 |
| Education Program Consultant | Kelsey Teeter 515-975-7332 |
Early ACCESS & Early Childhood Education
Reports to the State Accountability and Student Supports Division.
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Bureau Chief | Kimberly Villotti 515-339-5519 |
| Administrative Consultant | Mary Breyfogle 515-326-1030 |
| Education Program Consultant | Dee Waddell 515-326-5364 |
| Secretary 2 | Gabrielle Hanks 515-281-5356 |
Special Education Accountability, Accreditation & Finance & Data Analysis
Reports to State Accountability and Student Supports Division.
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Administrative Consultant | Wendy Trotter 515-822-3469 |
| Education Program Consultant | Shannon Grundmeier 515-402-8742 |
| Education Program Consultant | Melissa Schnurr 515-419-9471 |
| Education Program Consultant | John Lee 515-281-5733 |
| Management Analyst 3 | Lisa Lohman 515-210-9077
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Special Education Regional Continuous Improvement & Compliance
Reports to the Special Education Division.
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Division Administrator | Angelisa Fynaardt 515-777-6108 |
Regional Special Education Director - Central Rivers AEA | Amy Thoms-Starr 515-205-2627 |
Regional Special Education Director - Grant Wood AEA | Lisa Glenn 515-205-2142 |
| Regional Special Education Director - Great Prairie AEA | Angelisa Fynaardt 515-777-6108 |
| Regional Special Education Director - Green Hills AEA | Ivan Gentry 515-971-7034 |
| Regional Special Education Director - Heartland AEA | Matt Cretsinger 515-975-1438 |
| Regional Special Education Director - Keystone AEA | Amy Thoms-Starr 515-205-2627 |
Regional Special Education Director - Mississippi Bend AEA | Janel Lesan 515-577-3089 |
Regional Special Education Director - Northwest AEA | Seth Piro 515-205-0579 |
Regional Special Education Director - Prairie Lakes AEA | Molly Elston 515-205-9081 |
| Education Program Consultant - Central Rivers AEA | Jodi Johnson 515-975-8420 |
| Education Program Consultant - Central Rivers AEA | Tiffanie Nederhoff 515-975-7258 |
| Education Program Consultant - Heartland AEA | Brittany Beverage 515-210-0734 |
| Education Program Consultant - Northwest AEA | Janine Gacke 515-975-2434 |
| Education Program Consultant - Prairie Lakes AEA | Sarah Voyles 515-689-5061 |