This will be my second year teaching 5th grade in the Des Moines Public School District, but my first year teaching at Perkins. I recently graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 2018 with a major in elementary education and a minor in mathematics. When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, watching football (go Vikings & Hawkeyes), staying active (swimming, biking, running, hiking, walking), cooking, baking, and playing with my dog. I am looking forward to my first year here at Perkins Elementary School and am excited to watch all of my students grow!

Hi.  My name is Laura Halverson.  I have been teaching at Perkins since 2005. There is nowhere else I would rather be.  I have taught most grades and have also been a math/reading interventionist, but my very favorite position that I have held is my current role of educating my wonderful 4^th graders. ?   In my free time I enjoy playing golf, taking long walks, vacationing in Florida, yardwork/gardening, spending time with my family and playing with my dachshund, Harley.

4th grade

Mr. Sondag is in his 8th year teaching and 4th year at Perkins.  He graduated from Iowa State University in 2010 with his elementary education degree.  He has taught 3rd and 4th grade.

In his free time from school he enjoys doing activities with his wife and children.  He enjoys golfing, fishing, being outside, hockey, and anything Iowa Hawkeyes.

4th Grade