Hi my name is Mira Aldini and this will be my first year teaching! I grew up on the south side of Des Moines and still live here with my family. I am excited to be at Oak Park as a first year teacher and hope to be here for many years to come!”
A fun fact about Miss Aldini: she has 3 pet chickens!
In my spare time, I love to plant a small garden every year. This year I am is growing strawberries, carrots, watermelon, and a variety of peppers. I also have a passion for taking care of house plants.
Hello my name is Ms. Joens and I will be teaching first grade this year! I have been teaching for 30 years! I love helping young students develop a love for learning. Communication is important to me! I want parents to be involved in their child’s education and feel free to contact me with questions. When I’m not teaching, I love to work in my yard and garden. I enjoying exercising and spending time with my family and friends.”
Fun fact: Ms. Joens can play the piano!!!
Hi my name is Mrs. Moon and I am entering my 6th year of teaching! One of my favorite quotes I live by is, ‘A love of learning has a lot to do with learning that we are loved.’-Fred Rogers.” 
When I’m not at Oak Park, I spend my time with family, nature and moving my body!
DID YOU KNOW? Mrs. Moon has been in 6 half marathons!