Hello! My name is Mark Battista. I’ve been a teacher at DMPS since 2007 teaching both 4th and 5th grade. I have received a bachelor and master’s degree from Drake University. I reside in Urbandale with my fiancé, Erica and our dog, Bocce. In my free time I enjoy golfing, playing hockey, and cheering for my Minnesota sports teams.
Hello! My name is Megan Davidson and this is my third year teaching here at Samuelson. I graduated from the University of Iowa in 2007, and worked in the insurance field prior to following my passion of teaching. In 2015 I earned my Masters of Science in Teaching degree from Drake University with endorsement in ELL and reading. Being a teacher has been an amazing career change for me, and I feel so fortunate to work with all of the wonderful students and staff at Samuelson.
I also recently got married in September and enjoy spending time with my husband. We both love to read, watch movies and cheer on the Iowa Hawkeyes together! Having grown up in Urbandale, I am lucky to have my parents here in town and love spending time with my family. In my free time, I also enjoy hot yoga, cooking and doing crafts.