South America 6th
Bradley Amos
Language and Literature / Mathematics / Special Education - 6th Grade
Biography
I graduated from Iowa State University and received my masters from Viterbo. I have been teaching since 1993. I grew up on the southside and went to Jefferson, Brody and Lincoln. I am very lucky to be teaching at a wonderful school in my neighborhood. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, attending my kids activities, going to concerts and sporting events.
Timothy Berger
Mathematics / Science - 6th Grade
E: timothy.berger@dmschools.org
Biography
Welcome to 6th Grade! My name is Mr. Berger, and I am a Science teacher at Brody Middle School. I graduated from Iowa State University in 2001 with a degree in Elementary Education. This is my twelfth year of teaching for Des Moines Public Schools. My wife and I have two daughters; Sydney and Olivia. I enjoy spending time with my family, watching Iowa State athletics, and hunting in my spare time.
Jana Canny
Language and Literature / Individuals and Societies - 6th Grade
Biography
I earned my degree in education from Iowa State University, so I am a huge Cyclone fan. I grew up on the south side of Des Moines. I attended McCombs and graduated from Lincoln High School. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and attending my children’s sporting events. My husband Todd and I live in Johnston with our three children, Alex, Taylor, and Connor.
Meghan Coan
Special Education
Biography
In 1998, I graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in elementary education. I started teaching 6th grade special education at Goodrell Middle School the following year, and received a secondary special education endorsement from Grand View University in 2000. For several years, I taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade at Harding Middle School. I have been at Brody the past two years. My favorite activity outside of school is biking; I often commute by bike. I also enjoy spending time with family and friends.
