Special Education
Teresa Harder
Special Education Associate
E: teresa.harder@dmschools.org
Biography
Hi, my name is Teresa Harder, I am a special education associate. I have been with Des Moines Public Schools for 8 yrs. This is my first year at Edmunds. I am currently attending William Penn University where I am getting my teaching degree. This is my last year before I will student teach. I am married and have two children. In my free time I like to spend time with family, friends, and being outside.
Stephanie Krob
Speical Education (4-5) System 44
E: stephanie.krob@dmschools.org
Biography
Hello! My name is Stephanie Krob. I am a special education teacher at Edmunds. I graduated in 2012 from the University of Northern Iowa. I grew up in Cedar Rapids where I spent most of my time playing soccer and volleyball. They were my passions before teaching! I am currently married to my husband, Nicholas, and have 3 cats that we adopted. I love spending time with my friends and family, running, playing soccer, reading a great book and doing anything outside.
Andrew Kurimski
Special Education Teacher (K-3)
E: andrew.kurimski@dmschools.org
Biography
Hello, I am Andrew Kurimski, and I am the 2-3 special education teacher at Edmunds. This will be my 2 1/2 year at Edmunds. I’m so excited to be returning and to start the year off back at Edmunds, and I can’t wait to begin working with students. I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa December of 2014 (GO PANTHERS!). I grew up in a rural area about an hour southeast of Des Moines. In my free time I enjoy doing many activities outside such as attending sporting events, swimming, biking, and grilling with my family and friends.
Brendetta Logan
Special Ed Associate
E: brendetta.logan@dmschools.org
Biography
Hello!!!!!! My name is Brendetta Logan “Ms. Detta”. I am the special education associate. I have been with the Des Moines School District (Edmunds) for eight years. I also work with the Oakridge afterschool tutoring program. I have a ten year old son that attends Edmunds as well. He is my backbone with all the support we have for each other. We also support my grandmother at home. I attend Des Moines Area Community Collage as an Administration Assistant student. I am passionate about helping and supporting students with special needs (behavior). During my free time I like to read urban books. I love spending as much time as I can with my son. Our days are busy between school, work and sports.
Kari Price
Learning Lab Teacher
Biography
Hi! My name is Kari Price and am the Learning Lab teacher. This is my 3rd year at Edmunds Elementary. I LOVE teaching in this awesome building with great kids and families! I am starting my 10th year teaching. My 1st 5 years were spent teaching special education Civics and Reading at Hiatt Middle School in Des Moines. After that, I taught 2 years of 4th grade special education at Clarke Elementary in Osceola, IA. I received my AA from Indian Hills Community College, my Elementary Education degree from Missouri Western State University, and my reading and special education endorsements from Upper Iowa. I got to play 4 years of college softball and now get to help coach my daughter's softball teams.
My husband and I live in Altoona. Our house is very busy and a little crazy with our daughter, Karter and our twin boys, Max and Kane. Karter is 7 and is in 2nd grade. Max and Kane are 5 and just started Kindergarten. In my free time I like to go swimming, camping, spend time with friends and family, and watch sports...especially Iowa football. Go Hawks!!
Hilary Rinker
K-2 Special Education Teacher
E: hilary.rinker@dmschools.org
Class Description
Hello! My name is Hilary Rinker and I am a K-2 Special Education teacher here at Edmunds. I was born and raised in Ankeny. I went to University of Northern Iowa where I received a degree in Elementary Education, with minors in Special Education and Reading. This is my second year teaching at Edmunds and I am SO excited to be a Wildcat! In my free time, I like to spend time with family and friends, shop, watch movies, and travel!