Education:  Drake University, BS Education;  Viterbo, MEd Reading Specialist, AMS

Endorsements:  K-6 Classroom, K-6 Social Studies, K-12 Reading Specialist, Montessori Center International Birth-6-Standard and Advanced Diplomas, Gulf Coast Montessori Teacher Training Center (AMS) 6-12.

Years of Experience:  Since 1997

Years at Cowles:  Since 2002

Original Hometown:  Boston, MA

Previous Career:  Principal Dancer and Director of Education for Ballet Iowa

Education:  B.S. Iowa State University, M.S.T (Master of Science in Teaching) Drake University

Endorsements:  Reading

Years of Experience:  Since 2014

Years at Cowles:  Since 2016

Original Hometown:  Johnston IA

Education:  Iowa State University, Bachelor’s Degree

Drake University, Master’s of Science in Teaching

Endorsements:  Reading and Instructional Strategist I

American Montessori Society  Elementary I Certified

Years Experience:  Since 2013

Years at Cowles:  Since 2021

Original Hometown:  West Des Moines, IA

Education:  DMACC, Upper Iowa University, BA

Endorsements:  Reading and Language Arts

Years of Experience:  Since 2008

Years at Cowles:  Since 2011

Original Hometown:  Newton, IA

Name: Sam Sindlinger

Position: Lower Level Teacher

College Attended: University of Northern Iowa

Highest Degree Earned: BA

Endorsements: Science and Social Studies

Years of Experience:  Since 2019

Years at Cowles:  Since 2020

Original Hometown: Charles City, IA