My 30+ years in education have been spent teaching kindergarten – 3rd grades, serving as Instructional Coach and Associate Principal, as well as supporting large and small school districts as an AEA consultant. It is with a grateful and full heart that I currently serve schools, staff, and families of Windsor as Principal (Teacher at Heart). My goal as an educator is to welcome, affirm, and empower all staff and students to learn, grow, and succeed, and to embrace families and community as essential partners.
In my free time I enjoy biking, running, reading, traveling, enjoying live music on patios and spending time with my pets, friends, and family.
I am very excited to begin my 22nd year as an educator in the role of Associate Principal at Windsor Elementary! My teaching career began in Los Angeles before moving to Des Moines where I’ve worked the past 17 years. I have taught 1st through 4th grades as a classroom teacher, worked as a reading and math interventionist, and most recently served as an instructional coach prior to coming to Windsor. I am passionate about working with students and adults to cultivate a sense of belonging and love of learning in this beautiful school of ours. I have four children who also attend Des Moines Public Schools, and I also love to travel, read, and watch baseball (Go Dodgers!). I am thrilled to join Windsor and know you will feel the commitment to our students the minute you walk in our doors. Please reach out with any questions/needs you may have. I’m happy to help!
My name is Beth Wallukait and I am excited to be the new Office Manager at Windsor! I started with Des Moines Public Schools at Callanan Middle School in 2016 as the Attendance Clerk. I loved working with students and enjoyed my time there so much. I transferred to Moore Elementary to be the Office Manager in 2018. I have enjoyed my time at Moore and working with the students, families and staff. I am excited to start a new chapter at Windsor Elementary. I live right down the street from Windsor with my husband (Matt), son (Jack 16 years old), daughter (Ellie 13 years old). I love being outside! Gardening, going to parks, going on walks and being with my family. I have heard wonderful things about Windsor and am excited to meet all the students, families and staff!
This is my 2nd year as a school nurse, and I could not be more excited! I spent the last year and a half in post anesthesia care, waking up infants to elderly from surgery. I subbed in DMPS as a nurse last year and found that school nursing may be my niche. I am excited to serve the Windsor Community. In my free time, I can be found playing pickleball, doing yoga, spending time with my cat and husband, and advocating for the local food system. My goal as a school nurse is to promote health and well-being, serve as an advocate, and be a resource of health education for the Windsor community.