Noemi Mendez
DMPS
ELL Curriculum Coordinator
noemi.mendez@dmschools.org
Noemi Mendez’s educational background consist of a BA in Elementary Education with a concentration in K-6 General Education Classroom Teacher, Early Childhood, K-8 Reading, K-12 English Language Learner, an Ed.S. in Educational Leadership. Additionally Noemi has an MSE in PK-12 Principal /Special Education Supervisor and Evaluator. Currently Noemi serves in the Des Moines Public School District as an ELL Curriculum Coordinator.
Noemi has had an opportunity to teach internationally in China Shijiazhuang Foreign Language Education Group and in Africa in rural Ghana through the program The Move Project Academy, where she delivered professional development to educators in TSIPASI. Noemi, is also very involved with the community in Des Moines, partnering with the Des Moines Police Department as a Community Ambassador. With CAP (Community Ambassador Program), Noemi volunteers her time with various events throughout the year supporting the community. She is also a board member with Latina Leadership Initiative of Greater Des Moines.