Jayne Logsdon, Instructional Strategist

I am an Instructional Strategist, which is a fancy way of saying that I have some extra training which is sometimes helpful when teaching children with varieties of learning needs.  I enjoy collaborating with my colleagues to design lessons that engage and challenge all students. Last summer, I completed my Masters Degree, with an emphasis on early childhood literacy.  I love my job at Pleasant Hill because we have such a caring and dedicated staff, awesome leadership, and fabulous families.

I live near Altoona – what I have affectionately called “the beginning of the country.”  However, we may be in the market for a home further away from town to accommodate the newest addition to our family, Lucky.  She is a gorgeous, four-year-old, thoroughbred horse, given to us by a total stranger.  Long story, but we were “lucky” to be in the right place at the right time.  My husband, David, and I also have 4 grown children and 2 one-year-old grandchildren, Blaine and Elle.  We are constantly amazed at how smart and funny they are.  We are fortunate to have all our family in the Des Moines area and enjoy spending time together.