DMPS Visual Arts Department
Updated April 2025
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Program Coordinator
Kathleen Davenport
[email protected]
515-242-8459
2100 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA 50321


Educational Background
MSE: Educational Leadership, Drake University
MSE: Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction, Drake university
Bachelor of Art Education, Grandview University

Teaching Background
2020-present -- DMPS Curriculum Team, Turnaround Arts: Des Moines, Program Coordinator
2017-2020 -- Turnaround Arts: Des Moines, Implementation Coordinator, DMPS
2018-2020 -- Arts Integration Coach, Findley Elementary & Madison Elementary, DMPS 
2014-2018 -- Art Teacher & Arts Integration Coach, Madison Elementary, DMPS
2013-2014 -- Art Teacher, Howe Elementary, DMPS


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Des Moines Public Schools
Visual Arts Curriculum Department