Hello! My name is Miss Kudrna and I am one of the second grade teachers at Oak Park! I’m so excited to begin my 3rd year of teaching! I am very passionate about teaching and making sure every student has a positive and fun school experience within our classroom family. I love to watch students grow, reach their goals they have set, and become independent and confident within themselves!
When I’m not teaching, I enjoy working out, going on walks, playing volleyball, spending time with friends and family AND traveling!
DID YOU KNOW: Miss Kudrna competes in Crossfit competitions!!!
Hello! My name is Ms. Mallas and I am one of the second grade teachers and director of the school musicals. I have been teaching in DMPS for 32 years!! I spent 2 years substituting, 3 years at King Elementary, and the last 27 years have been here at Oak Park! I have already had several second generation students in my classroom.
A little about me, I have 2 beautiful daughters, Rachel and Danielle, and I am engaged to a wonderful man Jeff! I also have two sweet dogs, Jasmin and Bella (shih-tzu and beagle). I grew up in Des Moines and attended Samuelson Elementary, Meredith Middle School and Hoover High School. Since then, I have taught every grade level except Kindergarten!”
DID YOU KNOW? Ms. Mallas enjoys competing in Harry Potter trivia!!!
Hello, my name is Miss Nguyen! I am on my third year as a second grade teacher. I am very passionate about my job, I love learning about different cultures, and I am very spunky and energetic so I will make sure we’re all awake in class hehe. :-)”
When I’m not at Oak Park, I love to workout, travel, make Tik Toks and hanging out with my friends and family!
Fun fact: Miss Nguyen is fluent in English and Vietnamese and she is a first generation teacher in her family!!!