I am married with 2 kids, 1 boy, and 1 girl.  I graduated from Villisca and live in the Villisca area.  I currently drive a bus for Southwest Valley.

I was raised on a farm southeast of Villisca and graduated from Villisca High School.  I attended William Penn University and NWMSU. For several years now, I've been a para educator and a coach. I enjoy working with the kids. My wife and I have 3 children and 2 grandkids. I enjoy my family, sports, and helping on our family farms.

I grew up in Southwest Iowa.  I attended Northwest Missouri State University where I received my Bachelor’s degree. I also attended Morningside College where I received my endorsement for Talented and Gifted Education.  Currently, I am teaching the Extended Learning Program at the West Campus for grades Kindergarten through Eighth grade. I am married and have four children and enjoy traveling to new places.

I grew up in Lenox, IA. I ran an in-home daycare for 25+ years. I have worked for SWV school since 2017. I have been married since 2000 to my husband, Lawrence Currin Sr, and we have several grandchildren.

I have the BEST job in the district! I love being the school nurse. I have been a nurse since 1999. My husband Terry and I have 4 children and live in Villisca.

My birthday is May 1st.  My favorite things to do include kayaking, swimming, and riding in the car.  My first year as a pet therapy dog was the 2021-2022 school year.  I enjoy brightening days at school for students and staff.

My name is Brenda DeVore.  I have lived in Corning for most of my life.  I graduated from NWMSU in 1989. This is my 30th year of teaching.  I have a daughter named Emma.

Hi, my name is Chris Fenster and I am the Superintendent for Southwest Valley Schools. I am a native of Earlham, Iowa. I started in education in 1996 as an aide and have been in school administration since 2005.  I have three wonderful boys and enjoy playing golf and watching Iowa Hawkeye sports and St. Louis Cardinals baseball.

Hello!  I grew up on a farm by Woodward, Iowa.  I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a Bachelor and Master's degree.  I have been teaching since 2004 and have been in Villisca since 2018. I am excited to meet families and work with you as we help your child grow!

I was born and raised in Southwest Iowa. I attended Iowa Western Community College. I have been a para with Southwest Valley in Gen Ed, Early Childhood, and Special Education settings since 2015. I have been married for 12 years and we have 4 daughters which all attend the school district.

I was born and raised in Winterset, IA. I graduated from Luther College with a degree in elementary education. I started teaching at Corning Elementary in 2018. My parents live in Grimes, IA, which is currently our family home.

I grew up in Villisca and graduated from Villisca High School. I received my bachelors from Northwest Missouri State University with a degree in Business Management/Marketing. I started as the Business Manager in 2006. My husband Will and I live on a farm Southeast of Villisca. We have three children: Ian, Lydia, and Tanner. We enjoy working on the farm and spending time with family.

I grew up in Mendota, IL, and lived for many years in Colchester, IL. I moved to Villisca two and a half years ago.

Hello, my name is Patsy Gibler and I have been the elementary secretary since 2004.  I graduated from South Page High School. I have two Associate Degrees, one of Arts and one of Science.  I am married to Chris Gibler and have two daughters.

I grew up in Villisca and graduated from Villisca High School in 2012.  After high school I went to Doane College where I got a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2016.  I started working as a Substitute Teacher for Southwest Valley in 2016 and became the Elementary Interventionist at Villisca  Elementary in 2022. I enjoy spending time with my family and reading.

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.

Hello! I am a southwest Iowa native. I was raised in Red Oak, and I graduated high school in 2008. I then went on to receive my bachelor's degree in elementary education with specializations in Mathematics and Reading in 2012. I have been with Southwest Valley at Enarson Elementary since the fall of 2015.  My husband, Andrew, and I have two girls.

Hello!  I go by Jes, with just one "s".  In September 2022, I began my career as a paraeducator at Southwest Valley Elementary.  I am so excited!  I have one daughter named Trezlee.  My family and I enjoy camping, attending sporting events, family vacations, and any other outdoor activity. 

I am from Brownville, Nebraska.  I went to SECC in Milford, Nebraska and started at SWV 2018.

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.

I grew up in Villisca and graduated in 2000. I earned an Associates Degree from Iowa Western in 2003. I have over 14 years experience in a licensed child care in-home setting. My husband Richard and I live in Villisca and have six children. We keep busy attending their extracurricular activities. I enjoy gardening and crafting in my free time.

Hello. My name is Jessica, most students call me Ms. Jess. I have worked in education for three years. I grew up in Greene County. I have two kiddos Karli and Karson. I enjoy dirt track racing, fishing and traveling!

I grew up in Villisca, IA, and graduated from Villisca High School in 2012. I am married to Dominick Sexton, and we have two children, Cameron and Carly. I am excited to work at the Villisca Campus.

I grew up in Farragut, IA where I graduated in 2011. I earned my bachelor's degree in Sport Management from Wayne State College (Wayne, NE) and spent several years working in Minor League Baseball. In May 2020, I graduated with a Master of Science in Teaching from Drake University. I have been teaching at Southwest Valley since 2020. In my spare time, I love spending time on the family farm, reading, and playing with my dog, Cago!

I grew up in Villisca and Corning.  I graduated from Corning High School in 2001.  I received my Associates' Degree from Southwestern Community College.  I began as a paraeducator at Enarson Elementary in the fall of 2021.  I am married to Chris Simmons, and we have four children together.

I grew up in Villisca. I received my bachelor’s degree from Northwest Missouri State University. I have been teaching since 1989. This is my first year as SWV Elementary Instructional Coach. My husband, Dan, and I have a son and a daughter.

I was raised at Bedford, Iowa. I earned a degree from NWMSU and have endorsements in English, Spanish, and Library Media.  My employment with the Villisca Community Schools began over 40 years ago. Also, I worked three other SW Iowa schools concurrently with Villisca. My husband and I have three daughters and eight grandchildren.

Hello!  I was raised in and graduated High School in 2009 in Papillion, Nebraska. I married Casey in 2010 and we lived in Fort Carson, Colorado for 4 years while he served in the Army.  Together, we have three children, two girls, and a boy. In 2014 I moved to Atlantic, Iowa where I currently reside with my husband and children. I received my Bachelor's in Elementary Education from the University of Phoenix in 2019, after being a Para Educator for 6 years. I have been with Southwest Valley at Enarson Elementary since 2019! Go Timberwolves! #twolvesterritory

My name is Melanie Taylor I have worked at Enarson Elementary School since 2008. My first job was the director of the Before and After School Program for 5 years. I am now a  Paraeducator and really enjoy everything about it. I am married to my husband Kelly and have 2 girls Jessie and Katie.

I have been part of the Southwest Valley School District since 2003. I graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with an elementary degree, Graceland University with a masters in Preventive Discipline and Northwest with a second masters in Educational Leadership. I believe in Lifelong Learning! I love working with the students, staff and families of both Corning and Villisca. I live on a farm with my husband and two boys.

I was born in Los Angeles, California, but mostly grew up around Sioux Center, Iowa. I attended Northwestern College where I recieved my bachelors degree in physical education and special education. Lora and I were married in 1994 and we have 3 children.

I have lived in Villisca all my life. I attended Iowa Western and received my associate of arts degree in education K-12. I have been a para with the district since 2013. I have experience with early education and special education. You will often find me volunteering with several groups and clubs around the district. I have been married since 2005 and have 2 daughters who attend the Southwest Valley school district.