3rd Grade
Catharine Schafer
Third Grade Teacher
P: 515-242-8417 | E: catharine.schafer@dmschools.org
Biography
Education
- Upper Iowa University - Bachelor's Degree, Specialization in Language Arts and Reading
- William Penn University - English Learners Endorsement
- Morningside - Master's Degree in Progress
Teaching Experience
- McKinley Elementary - Reading specialist for two years
- Monroe Elementary - Second grade for seven years
- Monroe Elementary - Fifth grade language arts for one year
- Monroe Elementary - First grade for one year
- Monroe Elementary - Kindergarten for one year
- Monroe Elementary - Math/reading specialist for two years
- King Elementary - Second grade 2015-2016
- King Elementary - Third grade since 2016
Family/Hobbies
- I love to read in my free time. I also have an adorable niece that I love to spend time with.
Mary Studer
Third Grade Teacher
P: 515-242-8417 | E: mary.studer@dmschools.org
Biography
Education
- University of Iowa - Bachelor's Degree in Education
- Iowa State University - Master's Degree in Education
Teaching Experience
- Des Moines Public Schools - Teaching 29 years
- Taught Special Education 1986-2000
- Taught General Education since 2000
- King Elementary - Fourth grade 2013-2017
- King Elementary - Third grade since 2017
Family/Hobbies
- I have been married to my husband, Jon, for 28 years. We have two children, Jaryn and Jorden. I have lived in Ankeny for 21 years. I enjoy being with my family, going to the gym and watching movies.