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Academic Programs

The WDMCS curriculum is based on solid, successful, and researched ideas from the past but also changes with the present. Teachers use ideas and skills that match the technology and culture of today and the needs of students.

The district's educational goals are to get each student ready to have the skills and integrity to communicate, work together, and solve problems confidently. This prepares them to be good citizens in our diverse and changing world.

Here are the goals:

  1. Communicator: Shares ideas and information well and respectfully.
  2. Collaborator: Works well with diverse teams to achieve a common goal.
  3. Critical Thinker: Analyzes information to solve complex problems.
  4. Global Contributor: Uses learning in real-life situations and collaborates with people from different cultures with respect.
  5. Innovator: Explores and tries new things, building resilience through challenges.
  6. Continuous Learner: Listens to feedback and works towards goals thoughtfully.

You can learn more about elementary and secondary curriculum on school websites.

Teaching & Learning Services Contact Information

Curriculum
Michelle Lettington
Executive Director of Elementary Education
515-633-5057

Sheri Fitz
Executive Assistant to Michelle Lettington
515-633-5064   

Steven Schappaugh
Executive Director of Secondary Education
At-Risk Coordinator
515-633-5056

Leigh Goldie
Director of K-12 Curriculum
515-633-5055

Janine Bauer
Executive Assistant to Steven Schappaugh and Leigh Goldie
515-633-5062

Kim Davis, Ed.D.
Homeless Liaison
Walnut Creek Campus Principal
515-633-6480

Kristine Milburn, Ed.D.
Gifted/Talented Program Lead
515-633-4052

Early Childhood Special Education and Preschool Program

Jeanette Barnes, Ed.D.
Administrator
515-633-5071  

Tenille Hamilton
Administrative Assistant 
515-633-5065

Multilingual Programming

Natalie French
Director 
515-633-5173

Tenille Hamilton
Administrative Assistant 
515-633-5065

Special Education & 504 Plans

Kristi Bentz
Director 
515-633-5072  

Dana Allen
Assistant Director 
515-633-5059

Cindy Hinkle
Administrative Assistant
515-633-5067