5th Grade
Callie Avon
5th Grade Teacher
Biography
I'm Callie Avon, and I'm a teacher at Hillis Elementary! My husband and I have a daughter named Leah and a son named Oliver. I enjoy riding my bike, spending time with my family and teaching! I have high expectations for all of my students. I look forward to building relationships with my students and watching them grow throughout the year.
Colleges Attended: Kansas Wesleyan University, Baker University
Highest Degree Earned: Masters Degree
Years of Experience: 7
Years at Hillis: 3
Original Hometown: Salina, Kansas
High School Attended: Salina Central
Diane Iaria
5th Grade Teacher
Biography
Biography:
I have been teaching for 17 years in the Des Moines Public Schools. I spent my first 9 years teacher Special Education and the last 8 years teaching 5th grade. Currently I live in Ankeny with my husband and 4 year old daughter. I love being outside when the weather is nice. I enjoy reading, working out , and cooking. Teaching is all I've ever wanted to do and I love every minute of it. Every year, I learn something new from my students. I look forward to what I can learn here at Hillis.
Colleges Attended: Simpson College
Highest Degree Earned: Bachelor of Arts
Endorsements: Reading, Special Education, Early Childhood
Years of Experience: 17
Years at Hillis: 1
Original Hometown: Carlisle, Iowa
High School Attended: Carlisle High School