Hello! My name is Joann Bierl. I graduated from Drake University with a Master of Education with a focus in ESL (English as a Second Language) endorsement. This is my 20th year of teaching. I chose to become a teacher  because I have a passion as a life-long learner and for the opportunity to impact and make a difference in the lives of children. I hope to expand students’ limits and push their creativity. 

I am married and have 2 sons and 2 bonus daughters. My favorite things to do are: puzzles, reading, traveling, shopping, and decorating. 

Go BULLDOGS and Iowa State (if you ask my husband) 🙂 

Hello! I’m so excited to begin a new school year! I have worked at Edmunds since 2013! I went to Grand View University for my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. I also obtained my Master’s Degree at Grand Canyon University in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages! I have endorsements in Reading, Language Arts, and English as a Second Language I absolutely LOVE what I do and could not imagine doing anything else.

My husband and I live in Woodward, a VERY small town northwest of Des Moines. I have two children, Ava and Wesley. We also have three dogs! My family and I enjoy spending time outdoors every chance we get. We love to go camping! I look forward to working with and getting to know all my students and their families this year!

#GoWildcats!

Hi! My my name is Linda Torres and I am one of the ELL teachers at Edmunds. I have been a teacher for 7 years and love it! I am originally from Boston, Massachusetts. Moved to Iowa in 2010 to get my teaching degree at William Penn University in Oskaloosa, IA. I have a four year old boy who keeps me busy. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my son, watching movies, listening to music and visiting my family in Boston.