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- Office of the Director
- Chief of Staff
- Communications
- Chief Operating Officer
- Human Resources
- Iowa Educational Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired
- Iowa School for the Deaf
- Iowa STEM
- PK-12 Learning Division
- Academics & Learner Supports
- Early Childhood
- Elementary & Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Programs
- Nutrition & Health Services
- School Improvement
- Special Education Division Central
- Accountability, Data & Finance
- Early Childhood
- Evaluation, Instruction & Services
- Special Education Division Regional
- Teacher Quality & Innovation Division
- Educational Examiners
- Educator Quality
- Performance & Analytics
- Higher Education & Postsecondary Readiness Division
- Community Colleges
- Career & Technical Education (CTE) & Postsecondary Readiness
- Iowa College Aid
- Chief Financial Officer Division
- Agency Finance
- School Business Operations
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 2 | Tana Mullen 515-281-3333 |
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 |
Chief Operating Officer
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Deputy Director/Chief Operating Officer | Deborah Elder 515-669-1157 |
| Executive Officer 1 | Jeremy Anzevino 515-281-3436 |
Human Resources
Reports to the Chief Operating Officer.
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Bureau Chief | William Maffucci 515-238-8656 |
| Human Resources Professional 1 | Michaela Biggart 515-720-9329 |
| Human Resources Technical Assistant | Tonya Candelaria 515-238-0246 |
Iowa Educational Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired
Reports to the Chief Operating Officer.
Visit the Iowa Educational Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired Staff Directory.
Back to topIowa School for the Deaf
Reports to the Chief Operating Officer.
Visit the Iowa School for the Deaf Staff Directory.
Back to topIowa STEM
Reports to the Chief Operating Officer.
| 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 |
| Education Program Consultant | Eric Gebhart 515-418-2080 |
Academics & Learner Supports
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 | April Gosselink-Lemke april.gosselink-lemke@iowa.gov 515-971-0469 |
| 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 |
Early Childhood
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 | Amy Stegeman 515-868-1675 |
| Secretary 2 | Gabrielle Hanks 515-281-5356 |
Elementary & Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Programs
Reports to the PK-12 Learning Division.
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Bureau Chief | Jillian Dotson 515-979-7237 |
| Administrative Consultant | Isbelia Arzola 515-326-5962 |
| 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
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 |
School Improvement
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 |
Special Education Division Central
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Attorney 2 | Rachel Bosovich 515-238-4179 |
| Education Program Consultant | Jen Cira 515-669-0485 |
| Administrative Assistant 2 | Rebecca Griglione 515-281-5295 |
Accountability, Data & Finance
Reports to Special Education Division Central.
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Administrative Consultant | Melissa Walker 515-864-6701 |
| Education Program Consultant | Shannon Grundmeier 515-402-8742 |
| Education Program Consultant | John Lee 515-281-5733 |
| Management Analyst 3 | Lisa Lohman 515-210-9077
|
| Education Program Consultant | Melissa Schnurr 515-419-9471 |
Early Childhood
Reports to Special Education Division Central.
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Bureau Chief | Kimberly Villotti 515-339-5519 |
| Administrative Consultant | Mary Breyfogle 515-326-1030 |
| Education Program Consultant | Celeste Mortvedt 515-210-4208 |
| Education Program Consultant | Dee Waddell 515-326-5364 |
| Secretary 2 | Gabrielle Hanks 515-281-5356 |
Evaluation, Instruction & Services
Reports to Special Education Division Central.
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Bureau Chief | Betsy Lin 515-321-7982 |
| Administrative Consultant | Wendy Trotter 515-822-3469 |
| Education Program Consultant | Mary Beilke 515-681-2303 |
| Education Program Consultant | Tori Carsrud 515-577-7894 |
| Education Program Consultant | Nancy Hunt 515-326-1031 |
| Education Program Consultant | MeLissa Lawson 515-979-6750 |
| Education Program Consultant | Tiffiny Poage 515-250-2685 |
| Education Program Consultant | Kelsey Teeter 515-975-7332 |
Special Education Division Regional
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Division Administrator | Angelisa Fynaardt 515-777-6108 |
Regional Special Education Director - Central Rivers | Amy Thoms-Starr 515-205-2627 |
| Education Program Consultant - Central Rivers | Jodi Johnson 515-975-8420 |
| Education Program Consultant - Central Rivers | Tiffanie Nederhoff 515-975-7258 |
Regional Special Education Director - Grant Wood | Lisa Glenn 515-205-2142 |
| Regional Special Education Director - Great Prairie | Angelisa Fynaardt 515-777-6108 |
| Regional Special Education Director - Green Hills | Ivan Gentry 515-971-7034 |
| Regional Special Education Director - Heartland | Matt Cretsinger 515-975-1438 |
| Education Program Consultant - Heartland | Brittany Beverage 515-210-0734 |
| Regional Special Education Director - Keystone | Amy Thoms-Starr 515-205-2627 |
Regional Special Education Director - Mississippi Bend | Janel Lesan 515-577-3089 |
Regional Special Education Director - Northwest | Seth Piro 515-205-0579 |
| Education Program Consultant - Northwest | Janine Gacke 515-975-2434 |
Regional Special Education Director - Prairie Lakes | Molly Elston 515-205-9081 |
| Education Program Consultant - Prairie Lakes | Sarah Voyles 515-689-5061 |
Teacher Quality & Innovation Division
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Reports to the Teacher Quality & Innovation Division.
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Executive Director | Mike Cavin 515-281-4810 |
| 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 |
Educator Quality
Reports to the Teacher Quality & Innovation Division.
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Administrative Consultant | Maryam Rod Szabo 515-360-7369 |
| Education Program Consultant | Lindsay Harrison 515-205-4697 |
| Education Program Consultant | Amy Mayer 515-238-9148 |
| Education Program Consultant | Stephanie TeKippe 515-326-5333 |
Performance & Analytics
Reports to the Teacher Quality & Innovation 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 | Lynette Foster 515-281-3214 |
| 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 |
Higher Education & Postsecondary Readiness Division
| Position | Name & Phone |
|---|---|
| Executive Officer 1 | Nathan Svare 515-281-8260 |
Community Colleges
Reports to the Higher Education and Postsecondary Readiness 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 | Peggy Long 515-975-8398 |
| Education Program Consultant | Lisa Washington 515-326-5389 |
| Secretary 2 | Marhonda Hill 515-281-5251 |
Career & Technical Education (CTE) & Postsecondary Readiness
Reports to the Higher Education and Postsecondary Readiness 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 |
Iowa College Aid
Reports to the Higher Education and Postsecondary Readiness 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 2 | Karey Hawkins 515-979-8265 |
| Program Planner 2 | Amber Miller 515-238-9762 |
| Program Planner 2 | Isaac Newsome 515-777-6703 |
| 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 |
Chief Financial Officer Division
| 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 |
Agency Finance
Reports to the Chief Financial Officer Division.
| 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 Division.
| 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 |
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