-
Important Mental Health and Wellness Reminders
We want to provide a reminder that your mental health matters. While there is much to celebrate within our school district family, we also recognize the challenges that many face throughout the year.
-
Carmen Gwenigale, Inspiring Global Citizenship in Iowa
Growing up, Carmen did not see herself as a teacher, but those who knew her definitely saw it coming. She had such a passion for school and reading that when school was out during the summer, she would gather the neighborhood kids together and pretend to be a teacher.
-
Troy Peters, The Mind Meddler
We know Troy Peters has been teaching English and Language Arts as well as directing plays and musicals at City High for the past 15 years, but what you don't know about Troy may surprise you.
-
Van Allen’s Karen Smith Treks Across the State, Bringing Awareness to Mental Health
This June, Karen Smith walked 312 miles across the state of Iowa over the course of three weeks. She embarked on this journey, motivated to raise awareness for mental health and inspired by her own personal connections.
-
Strengthening Community Through Restorative Justice
Restorative justice focuses on building community, righting a wrong committed, and repairing harm done. Learn more about our District's Restorative Justice Program, and the impact of building community with circles.
-
Meet Our New Administrators!
Meet our new administrators for the 2022-2023 school year, and learn more about their goals for their new role and some fun facts about them!
-
Dear Lucas Elementary family,
It is with great anticipation and humility that I write this letter of introduction to you as the principal of Lucas Elementary School. I am honored to have been selected to serve and look forward to meeting each of you.
On a personal note, I was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, and come from a very large family. On a professional note, I have been an educator since 2000, and a principal since 2013. I spent approximately eight years as an assistant principal, and prior to that, I was an early childhood educator for five years.
I am a graduate of Depaul University in Chicago, Illinois. I completed my bachelor’s degree in communications in 2000, dual master degrees in elementary education/early childhood in 2005, and my doctoral degree in Educational Leadership in 2013.
I am so excited to join the Lucas team and to get the year started. See you soon!
Sincerely,
Kathy Jenkins, Ed.D.
(319) 688-1140
jenkins.kathy@iowacityschools.org
