Hello! I have been teaching at Windsor since 2022 and have loved getting to know the amazing students and families during my time here. I have taught 5^th grade, 3^rd, and now 4^th! I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 2018 with a degree in psychology and mental health. Soon after, I returned to UNI to pursue a degree in elementary education and graduated in 2021. I grew up in Cedar Rapids with my older sister, Zoe. When I am not at school, I love to spend my time outdoors, with friends and family, and cooking and baking!

I graduated from Upper Iowa University and began teaching at Windsor in 2007.  I have taught both 3^rd and 4^th grade throughout my career, and my favorite parts of teaching are helping students learn new things and reading chapter books aloud!   I also attended Windsor as a student and graduated from Roosevelt High School.  Outside of school I love cheering on the Iowa State Cyclones and spending time with my husband and our 2 kids, Lucas and Olivia.

Mrs. Byriel has taught in DMPS for 30 years. She has called Windsor Elementary her ‘home away from home’ for more than 25 years. She has taught students in grades PreK – 2nd grade, the majority of that time has been in kindergarten.

I am married and have a grown daughter. Outside of school,  I enjoy spending time with family and friends, gardening, and reading.

The best part of my teaching career has been the joy of watching students as they grow and learn. I love it when past students come back to visit me when they are in middle or high school and share their accomplishments with me.  I have been blessed to be part of the Windsor community!

My name is Saudia Cowman and I have taught for over 20 years with DMPS!  I spent my first 10 years teaching preschool at Capitol View Elementary, I taught second grade at Willard Elementary, and currently I teach first grade at Windsor. 

I am married and we have two boys.  We spend our time traveling, reading, hiking, and getting together with grandparents, cousins, aunts & uncles. I grew up in the Des Moines area and my sisters and I attended DMPS.  

I love working with young children.  My favorite part of my job is building positive relationships with my students. Seeing my students get excited about learning or happy to be in school invigorates and excites me!  I look forward to building a team relationship with parents as well.  Positive connections with parents help encourage and motivate me as a teacher and are supportive to student success.  
I look forward to working with you and your child this year.  Together we can achieve many great things!

Mrs. Kair has worked at Windsor for 17 years. She has taught third grade, second grade, and worked in the Windsor library, in addition to teaching kindergarten.

She is married and has two grown children who attended Windsor as students. Mrs. Kair enjoys helping students build a positive attitude about  school and learning here at Windsor.

I have been with the Des Moines Public Schools since 1994, I have taught pre-k through 3rd grade. I came to Windsor in 2000. I am proud to say I spent 12 years as a student in Des Moines Public Schools and am a Roosevelt alum!  Go Riders!  I graduated from Grand View University with a degree in elementary education and later earned my early childhood endorsement. In my free time I like spending time with family and friends, reading, knitting and watching the Chiefs play. I love that I get the opportunity every day to watch our students learn and grow. I love our Windsor community!

I have been teaching in Des Moines for 20 years. I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 1999 and earned my master’s degree from Grand Canyon University in 2013. This will be my ninth year at Windsor Elementary. Before teaching at Windsor, I taught special education and 2nd grade at Capitol View Elementary, and 3rd grade at Edmunds Elementary.
My husband and I live in Clive with our 3 children Adison, Grace, and Brady, and our dog Dash.

Hello! My name is Kate Pimlott and I have been working in the Des Moines school district for the last 5+ years. Before that I taught for 9 years in Marshalltown and 5 years in Las Vegas. I have taught second, fourth, and fifth graders. My favorite grade to teach is second grade! I love to teach children how to read and help them build their confidence in themselves. I love the joy and excitement these students bring when they walk in the door. It makes me happy to be around them. I enjoy learning about cultures and sharing the diversity of the world with my students. I am thankful to be teaching at Windsor!

Mrs. Rodriguez graduated from Iowa State University with a teaching degree. After college she joined the Peace Corps in Costa Rica.  In Costa Rica, Mrs. Rodriguez taught environmental education and English in public elementary schools. She has been a teacher in Des Moines since 1999 and at Windsor since 2007.  In Des Moines she has taught Spanish, 4th grade, and 5th grade.  Mrs. Rodriguez also earned her Master’s degree in Education from Viterbo University in 2010.

This is my 20t+ year teaching for the Des Moines Public School District.

My husband, Brian, and I have two children. Sawyer is in his 20’s and works in Denver, Colorado. Emma is in her 20’s  and she lives in West Des Moines and is going to nursing school.​ We have two dogs named Hazel and Maddie.​

I have my master’s degree in Literacy and Instruction and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from Graceland University. I also have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from the University of Iowa. GO HAWKS!!!

I love working with children and see each day as an opportunity to learn, grow and have a lot of fun along the way! When I am not at school, I enjoy reading, riding my bike, and taking long walks with my dogs!

Hello! This will be my 6^th year of teaching at Windsor. I absolutely love teaching and building relationships with students, and I’m so excited for another school year. I taught 5^th grade for two years, and this will be my fourth year teaching 3^rd grade. I graduated from Iowa State University in December of 2017, and I received my master’s degree from Drake University in December of 2022. I’m originally from Harlan, IA where I grew up on my family’s dairy farm alongside my twin sister, Emily, and my younger brother, Josh. In my free time, I enjoy reading, playing guitar and piano, being active, and spending time with my friends and family.