Class Description
Samuelson has a Community School Coordinator who can help your family with access to needed resources. Contact Kiersten Cooley at kiersten.cooley@dmschools.org or 515-257-6427 (call or text) to inquire about available services.
If you need more immediate assistance, please fill out the DMPS Student Services Contact form and building support staff will get in touch with you directly.
Form link: Student Services Contact Form – Des Moines Public Schools (dmschools.org)
Hi, my name is Mai Golbuff and I am the SUCCESS Case Manager here at Samuelson Elementary School. I have been a case manager for over 20 years and have been with the District for 17 years. What the SUCCESS Program is all about…. helping students and their family in making connections with home & school, helping students learn to ask for help and making good choices. I grew up in Des Moines but currently live in Polk City with my husband and two children. I enjoyed spending time with my family and friends and attending all their activities and sporting event. I look forward to having a successful year at Samuelson.
Hello! My name is Hailey Griffin. I am one of the Behavior Strategist here at Samuelson! This is my fourth-year teaching, and I am so lucky that all four of those years have been spent here at Samuelson. I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 2019 with a Bachelors in Elementary Education with a TESOL minor. I will be continuing my education at Drake this spring to earn my MBA in Educational Administration. I love working with all of our students and getting to see the growth and progress they make throughout the school year. In my free time I like to read, watch Netflix, and hang out with my friends and family!
Go Husky Pups!
Hello! My name is Carrie Weers and I am the professional school counselor at Samuelson Elementary. I am very excited about working with all the students at Samuelson and would welcome the opportunity to visit with you also. I will be in your student’s classroom for a 30-minute classroom guidance lesson every other week. I also will be working with small groups and individuals. Reach out if you need any community resources as well. My job is to ensure that your student has everything they need to be successful at school. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me at (515) 242-8441 or email me at: carrie.weers@dmschools.org.
My name is Brooke Wehrman. I have been the school nurse at Samuelson Elementary since 2017. Prior to becoming a school nurse I worked at ChildServe for 11 years. I received my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Grand View University in 2008. I am also a Certified Pediatric Nurse. I love being a pediatric nurse and helping children. I am married and have wonderful and courageous twin daughters who keep me on my toes.