Our team
Teachers and staff at our alternative school in Norwalk
Meet the educators, school leaders, and board members who guide students each day at Main Street School.
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Tanya Apana
Founder, Director, High School & Middle School Teacher
I received my BS in Biology, science teaching certification and Masters in Education for Transformative School Leadership from Iowa State University. I started my teaching career as a high school science teacher but finally found my niche creating an…
Teachers and staff
Sheri Florez
High School Teacher
I am Ms. Sheri, and I have taught at Main Street School for 9 years which happens to be longer than anywhere else in my…
Isaac Anderson
Primary Assistant
I graduated from Iowa State University with degrees in Global Resource Systems and World Language and Cultures Spanish…
Kelly Donnelly
Early Childhood Teacher
My name is Mrs. Kelly Donnelly (Ms. Kelly), and I have the honor of teaching early childhood at Main Street School. I am…
Sarah Jorgenson
Music Education
I have been teaching both privately and in the collegiate setting for nearly 20 years. I began my musical journey by…
Susan Chronister
Upper Elementary Teacher
Susan earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Truman University and a Multicategorical Special Education…
Renée Potts
Middle School Teacher
Renée began her teaching career as a teacher's aide in Texas before completing her early childhood education…
Board of directors
Our board brings diverse expertise and a shared commitment to child-centered education.
Amy Desenberg-Wines
Board Chair
Amy is a self-employed consultant with expertise in disability inclusion. Amy's daughters attended Main Street School…
Travis Stanley
Vice Chair
Travis Stanley is a resident of Norwalk where he has worked as Pastor for Norwalk Christian Church since 2014. He is a…
Katie Routh
Secretary
Katie graduated from Simpson College with a BA in Education and from Drake University with a Masters in Effective…
Karen Cavanaugh
At Large
Karen has experience in strategic HR and business consulting, specializing in employee relations, organizational…
Karla Fultz
At Large
Karla Fultz has worked as an attorney practicing in both the state and federal courts of Iowa in the areas of…