Bio coming soon
My name is Kristin Groepper and I have been teaching in the DMPS district since 2005. I have had the pleasure of teaching preschool, kindergarten, second grade and now first grade. I graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. I live in the Perkins district with my husband Dan and our kids Hanna, Claire, Jack and Ben and dogs Cooper and Lu Lu. I enjoy spending time with my family, especially my two grandchildren Charlotte and Kennedy! I love being with friends and attending ISU athletic events.
1st Grade
1st grade
My name is Kelsey Wadden, and this is my second-year teaching. I was born and raised here in Des Moines, graduating from East High School in 2018. I continued my education at Iowa State University, receiving my bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education in 2022. I am so thankful to get a chance to start my teaching career here at Perkins. Outside of teaching, I enjoy going on runs, teaching yoga, reading, traveling, and spending time with friends and family!