Nearly 5,000 people work to provide and support a quality education to more than 30,000 students in Des Moines. From school administrators and educators to bus drivers and technology professionals to food and nutrition providers to financial experts, these dedicated DMPS employees are committed to providing the best possible experience for students and families. Each month the Become Here Spotlight will shine on an administrator, an educator and a staff member to share a little more about the many people working to teach and support the children and students of our community, and in the words of those who nominated them for the recognition.
KRISTY SNYDER
English Teacher
Lincoln High School
Kristy Snyder is an energetic and passionate teacher. In addition to teaching primarily 10th grade English, she has also embraced the challenge of teaching AP Language & Composition while nurturing Lincoln students who want to grow in their leadership abilities as the sponsor/ teacher for the Student Leadership class. In addition to her teacher responsibilities, she is also the English II PLC Leader and one of our assistant activities directors. At every turn you will find her positive energy motivating others around her and inspiring them to do whatever it takes for our students through her consistent display of Southside Pride.
CARRIE BELT
Principal
Hubbell Elementary School
Carrie Belt has been the principal at Hubbell Elementary for the past 13 years. She is an enthusiastic leader who focuses on building positive relationships as the foundation of success with Hubbell students, staff, parents, and community. Her close collaboration with Roosevelt High School helps create excitement for her future Roughriders! Everyday, Carrie greets students by name at the front doors for arrival each school day.
Carrie began her teaching career in DMPS as a first-grade teacher at Edmunds Academy. She became Dean of Students at Park Avenue before becoming Principal of Hubbell Elementary. Carrie believes that in every classroom there should be laughter and learning amongst teachers and students. She loves being in DMPS because of the resources and opportunities for students and the tight knit community. Carrie also works closely with educational departments of local college universities to help promote and inspire future DMPS teachers!
ASHLEY WILLIAMS
Program Grant Accountant
Business & Finance
Ashley started with DMPS in 2015 as an Accounting Specialist, a position she held for 3 years. Ashley’s role involved posting monthly journal entries, processing electronic fund transfers and issuing credit card refunds. Additional responsibilities included billing other local schools for service DMPS provided to their students.
Ashley was then promoted to the Enterprise Fund Accountant position, a position she held for 4 years. Her work involved preparing monthly and annual financial reports for Food service, Metro Kids, Home Building program and Auto Body/Mechanical program. She also handled updates to early retiree health insurance and TSA payment schedules.
Currently Ashley is a Program Grant Accountant. In that position she ensures the grant transactions are in compliance with federal requirements and allowability. A few specific funding programs involve 21st Century and HeadStart. Responsibilities include submitting claims for grant reimbursement, developing budget and providing oversight to the grant program leaders.
Ashley has grown significantly within the department, taking on additional responsibilities while offering valuable support to the staff who have assumed her previous role. She continues to provide assistance across our entire department, and her contributions are highly appreciated. She is a valuable member of B&F team.
