My name is Emily Akkermann and I grew up on a farm northeast of Prescott.  I attended Faith Baptist Bible College and Buena Vista University.  I have been teaching since 2006. My husband, Juern, and I live on an acreage with our four children and we are so glad to be a part of the Southwest Valley Family!

I grew up in several towns in SW Iowa and graduated high school from Sidney, Iowa. I received my bachelor’s degree from Northwest Missouri State University and my master’s degree from the University is Northern Iowa. I started working for SWV in 2005.

I grew up in Worth County, Missouri. I have been married for 14 years and have 3 daughters.  I started working at Corning Elementary as a Para in February 2019. I also have a love for photography.

I was born and raised in Creston, Iowa. I relocated to Corning in 2013 with my husband, Kaleb. Together we have two daughters who both attend Southwest Valley Schools. Outside of school, we enjoy following our kids around to their activities, going camping, and cheering for the Iowa State Cyclones!

I grew up in Corning and graduated from Corning High School. I went to SWCC for two years and then went onto Iowa State University where I got a B.S. in agriculture. My wife Becky and I live on a farm and have four boys. I started at my position with the school in 2023.

I grew up in Creston, Iowa and currently reside in Corning. I graduated from Buena Vista University in 2017 with my bachelors in Elementary Education with endorsements in math, science, and reading. I am the youngest of five and a very proud aunt to seven. I have been teaching since 2018 and look forward to many more years!

I was raised in Corning, graduating from Corning High School in 2013 before attending Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA. In 2016, I became a substitute paraeducator for the district until I took a position at the ECEC. I began substituting again in 2025 and found my niche! Outside of work, I spend time reading, crocheting, or dabbling in video games when not attending to my many cats.

I was born in Waverly, Iowa, and have lived in several places throughout the state. I graduated from Solon High School. I attended Luther College, where I earned my BA in Elementary Education. I was blessed to get my first teaching job right out of college, and could not have been luckier to land here in Corning as a third grade teacher. During my time in Corning/SWV, I have taught K, 1, 2, 3, and 6th grades. I am married and have two children. I am looking forward to another great year!

I was raised on a farm south of Massena.  I completed my Bachelor's Degree through Buena Vista University, and have earned Master's Degrees from Iowa State University and Drake University.  My teaching career included 1st-6th grades at Corning, Riverside, and Red Oak Community Schools.  Prior to coming to Southwest Valley Schools as superintendent, I have served as elementary principal at Eagle Grove Community Schools and Superintendent of North Iowa Community Schools. 

I was born and raised in Corning, and I graduated from Iowa State University in 2008 with a degree in Music Education. I taught vocal and instrumental music at St. Malachy in Creston from 2008-2013. I joined Southwest Valley West campus in the fall of 2013. I live in Corning with my husband Alex, our son Mattias, and our furry family.

I grew up in Southwest Iowa. I went to elementary, middle school, and some high school in the Red Oak school district, and graduated from Lenox High School. I have lived in Corning since 1994. I received my bachelor’s degree from Buena Vista University in 2016 in Elementary Education, with endorsements in K-8 reading, and middle school science and math.  I work at Corning Elementary School in the Title/TAG program.

I was born and raised in Corning. I have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I worked as a neonatal nurse for 15 years in Des Moines and have had the best job in the world at Southwest Valley as the East Campus School Nurse since 2017! My husband farms and we have two crazy, busy teenagers. We enjoy attending all Southwest Valley sporting events and cheering for the Iowa State Cyclones!

I grew up on a farm in Prescott, Iowa. After high school, I attended DMACC in the child development program. I have been a paraeducator in our district for over 30 years in various areas..as a one on one, special education, classroom, and librarian. I have also taught preschool and worked in several daycare centers. My husband and I have been blessed with four children, their spouses, and continue to add to our family with grandchildren.

I grew up in Corning, Iowa. I graduated from Western Governors University in 2021 with my bachelors in Elementary Education. I have been teaching since 2021. I am married and have one daughter. I am looking forward to many more years!

I am from Corning and received my bachelor's degree in Physical Education from Northwest Missouri State University.  I also have an A.S. degree in Ag Business and an A.A. degree. I am a farmer and sports fanatic.  I am the head coach for the SWV baseball team, and can't get enough of it.  My favorite thing to see is the look on a student's face when they succeed from all the hard work and practice they have put in.  

I was born and raised in Adams County and graduated from Lenox Community School District.  My entire career has been spent in the administrative professional area.  This is my 21st year as the business manager/board secretary for the Corning campus.  I enjoy spending time with my family, attending athletic events, and walking outside.

I was born in Oklahoma but grew up in Colorado. I received my degree from the University of Northern Colorado. I taught Kindergarten for a year in Colorado before moving to Iowa where I taught preschool for 11 years. In 2017, I joined the Corning Elementary staff. I am married with a daughter who loves going to school in Southwest Valley!

I am originally from the east coast but consider Corning my hometown.  I graduated from Corning High School in 1994. I attended Southwestern Community College and Buena Vista University to obtain my bachelor’s degree in elementary education with a minor in special education as well as a reading endorsement.  I have been teaching at Corning Elementary since 2007. I have two sons, Matthew and Brayden. We are a family of racing. I enjoy reading, crocheting, crafting, and camping outside of school.

Was raised in the Quad City are(IA) and Parker, Colorado where I graduated high school. Went to college at 40. I hold an Associates degree in Graphic Design & a Bachelors in Science, Graphic Design with emphasis on information design from Independence University, Utah. I have worked in some capacity for school districts for five years.  I have been at Southwest Valley since 2005. I reside in Coring with my husband, we have 2 children and 3 grandchildren.

I grew up in Mid-Missouri.  I graduated from Monmouth College in 1995 with a BA in Art Education.  I have taught K-8 Art in Illinois and Iowa. My husband and I live in Atlantic with our four children.

My name is Sarah Morrison and I am the Kindergarten teacher at the Corning Elementary. I graduated high school from Hampton-Dumont Community School District.  I went on to get my degree in Elementary Education from Buena Vista University and graduated in 2009. I have also received my reading endorsement. I taught Kindergarten for two years in Denison, Iowa before I received my job here at Southwest Valley. I have been teaching here at Southwest Valley Schools since 2012. I am married to Joel Morrison who was born and raised in Corning.  I have two daughters and one son. Go Timberwolves!

I was born in Marshalltown, Iowa. I received my bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University and my master’s degree from Morningside College. My endorsements include reading, social studies, and coaching. I have been an elementary teacher since 2014. I began teaching at Corning Elementary in 2019 and am married to my husband, Matt. We love attending country concerts as well as cheering on the Cyclones and Huskers!

I was born and grew up in Maryville, Missouri. I graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood and Reading Endorsement. I later graduated from Morningside with a master’s degree and TAG endorsement. I have been teaching since 2013 and have been working for the SWV school district since 2017. My husband and I have three children and enjoy the SWV community.

I have lived in Villisca all my life.  I graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education.  I have taught various grade levels in Southwest Valley since 1999. My husband Jason and I have three children and live on a farm west of Villisca.

I was born in Iola Kansas, but grew up in Corning and graduated from Corning High School in 2002.  I started working as a para educator in November 2019. Since then I have gotten my level 1 para educator certificate and a substitute authorization certificate. My husband Matthew and I were married in 2004 and live on a farm north of Corning. We have six children, Megan, Michael, Makenna, Maxwell, Mark, and Milena. I enjoy biking, kayaking, and camping with my family and reading in my spare time.

I was born in Bellevue, Nebraska, and grew up in Bridgewater and Fontanelle, Iowa. I have an elementary general education degree with an endorsement in special education. I have taught at Corning Elementary since the 1999-2000 school year. My husband, Bernie, and I have three sons and a daughter-in-law. We enjoy the farm and outdoor activities.

I am married and have 2 children, 3 step children, and 12 grandchildren.  I worked 40 years truck driving, and 8 years driving residents in a retirement center.  Retired to Corning and started driving bus/van for Corning and Southwest Valley.

I am originally from Council Bluffs. I moved to Villisca after marrying my husband. I graduated from Buena Vista University with my Bachelor's Degree in 2018 and later in 2020 with my Master Degree. I have been teaching since 2019. I look forward to Many more years in Education. 

I grew up in Lenox, IA, not very far from Corning. I attended American Institute of Business in Des Moines, Ia and received an Associate’s degree majoring in administrative assistant. I have spent 20 years working in the healthcare field and have started my dream job as an elementary administrative assistant in 2019. My husband John and I live on a farm south of Corning and have three daughters and one son.

I have lived most of my life in Iowa. I graduated from Corning High School and Northwest Missouri State University. I taught at Corning Elementary from 1992-1998 and Orient-Macksburg from 1998-2000. I spent 2000-2016 substitute teaching and as a homeschool supervising teacher. I returned to Southwest Valley full time as a 3rd grade teacher in 2016, and continue to oversee district homeschool families. My husband, Kevin, and I have seven children and fifteen grandchildren.

I grew up in Massena, Iowa. I graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in the spring of 2024 with my bachelors in Elementary Education, and started teaching at Southwest Valley in the fall of 2024! Over the summer I enjoy spending time at the races where I watch my dad and my boyfriend race.

I was born in Corning and graduated from Corning High School.  I received my AAS in Computer Networking Technology at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, IA.  I'm married to Ashley, and we have three daughters.  I've worked at Corning and Southwest Valley Schools since 2008.

I was born in Birmingham, Alabama. I attended college at the University of Northern Colorado where I received both my bachelors and masters degree. Brian and I were married in 1989 and have 3 children. I have taught various grades for 27 years, and now I am enjoying being the principal at Corning Elementary working with a phenomenal staff.

I was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. I attended Iowa Western Community College, which
is where I obtained my A.A in Early Childhood Education in 2016. My husband is from Corning
and we moved back here in 2016. We live on a farm North of town, and own 4 horses! We’ve
been married since 2017, and we have 2 sons who are active in our community as well as
SWV. I’m a lover of all things purple. Also, GO BIG RED!!