Teams

  • Christine Poole

    4th Grade Teacher Groups: Teacher,Elementary Education:  BS- Elementary Education, Faith Baptist Bible College (Middle School Generalist Endorsement) Fun facts about me: My favorite word is hope because of the beautiful truths found in God’s Word about the hope that we have in Him! (It’s also my grandmother’s middle name and my daughter’s middle name!) My…

  • Claudia Millard

    MS/HS Lunch Education:  BA – Marketing and Communications Fun facts about me:  I was born and raised in Texas which explains my overuse of the word y’all. I really dislike chocolate…so much so that I’ve convinced myself that I’m allergic.

  • Dana Burk

    MS/HS Custodian Education:  BS – Photography with a minor in Business, Morningside College Fun facts about me: My dad gave me his 1963 Thunderbird this past summer. I enjoy looking for thoughtful photographs in urban/rural still life scenes.

  • David McConnell

    Science & PE Teacher Groups: Teacher,Middle School,High School Education: BS – Business Management, Iowa State University Physical Education Major, Simpson College (5-12 General Science Endorsement) (K-12 Health Endorsement) (K-12 Coaching Endorsement) Fun facts about me: I enjoy running & backpacking.

  • DeeDee Burt

    Executive Assistant Groups: Support Staff,Middle School,High School Education: AS- Business Administration – DMACC Fun facts about me: I am a GPBS 1989 alum. My husband and three boys all graduated from GPBS/GVCS.  

  • Dena Finer

    4th Grade Teacher Groups:Elementary Education:  Bachelors, Simpson College Masters, Drake University Fun facts about me:  I was born in California. I love walking my dog.

  • Denae Vetterick

    Elementary Nurse Education:  ASN, Southwest Baptist University BSN, Mercy College of Health Sciences Fun facts about me:  I have won a trip to Disney World from Wheel of Fortune. I have eaten a meal with For King and Country and their family, before they were famous.

  • Destiny Lacey

    Preschool 4 Teacher Groups: Teacher,Elementary Education:  BS- Elementary Education (Pre-k through 3rd), Upper Iowa University (Reading and English/Language Arts Endorsement) Fun facts about me: I love to crochet, bake & cook. I was a lifer at GBPS/GVCS (Preschool-12th).

  • Donna Budd

    High School Spanish 1, 2 and 4 Teacher Groups: Teacher,High School Education:  BA- Elementary Education, Cedarville University (5-12 Spanish Endorsement, GVU) Fun facts about me: I am a Delta Airlines Customer Service agent. I own a travel agency.

  • Emily McDowell

    2nd Grade Teacher Groups: Teacher,Elementary Education: BS- Elementary Education and Bible, Faith Baptist Bible College Fun facts about me: I am the Hospitality Director at Park Church. I am a Grand View lifer and was the last graduate of GPBS.

  • Erica Nilius

    Elementary Lunch Groups:Support Staff Education:  BS – Kinesiology, Iowa State University Fun facts about me:  I’ve sat on an ostrich in Africa. I’ve never broken any bones.

  • Gage Fry

    Middle School Bible Teacher (6th and 8th Grade) Education:  BA – Biblical Studies, Moody Bible Institute Fun facts about me:  I am a Grand View lifer. I am a father of one baby, Marie.

  • Geoff Lane

    Middle School Coordinator and 7th/8th Grade Teacher Groups: Teacher,Middle School Education:  BS- Elementary Education with minors in Bible and Math, Cedarville University (5-8 Middle Generalist) (Athletic Coach Endorsement) Fun facts about me: I pitched against Hall of Famer, Derek Jeter, while in high school and got him out. Mr. Seyler and I co-own a small…

  • Greg Van Soelen

    Activities Director Groups:Administration Education:  BA, Dordt University MA, University of South Dakota Fun facts about me:  I coached college basketball. I played professional basketball overseas and I love to golf.

  • Hannah Strauch

    1st Grade Teacher Groups:Elementary Education:  BS – Elementary Education, Faith Baptist Bible College Endorsement in ESL, Faith Baptist Bible College Fun facts about me:  I did student teaching in China. I love snowboarding.

  • Heidi Warner

    GVCS Board Chair Groups: GVCS Board Member Dr. Heidi Warner is a Clinical Psychologist and has been practicing in the Des Moines area since 2010. She and her husband Luke were married in 2006 and have one son, who is a current GVCS elementary student. They have also been hosting one of our high school international students from China…

  • Isaac Mier

    Middle School History Teacher Groups:Middle School Team Education:  Bachelors, Eastern Illinois University Teaching Certification, Iowa State University Fun facts about me:  I was born in Arizona. I lived in the Dominican Republic for a year.

  • Iuliana Hoben

    High School History Teacher Groups: High School Team Education: BS- Elementary Education & Biblical Studies, Emmaus Bible College (K-8 Reading Endorsement) (K-8 Social Studies Endorsement) (K-8 Instructional Strategist 1: Mild to Moderate) Fun facts about me: My husband Brett and I met in college and we have 4 children. I was born and raised in…