Lodermeier Selected as New Region 4 Regional Director

Carlene Lodermeier has been selected as the new regional director of Region 4 (Des Moines Public Schools). She begins her new position today, Aug. 11, and succeeds Kathie Danielson, who has returned to Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) as the district’s Director of High Schools. 

 Last school year Lodermeier was a member of the Region 4 team supporting DMPS in the area of literacy, as well as serving as an instructional coach supporting Collins-Maxwell as the district participated in Phase I of the state's implementation of Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). 

Prior to working at Heartland AEA, Lodermeier served as a K-12 Curriculum Coordinator in Ankeny and Ames, a literacy consultant at the Iowa Department of Education and as an educator in Ames and Bozeman, Mont. She brings a wealth of experience in school improvement, professional development, evidence-based instructional practice and leading large-scale school improvement initiatives. Lodermeier earned a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Iowa State University and holds an administrator certification. 

 “I am looking forward to supporting Heartland AEA’s Region 4 team and Des Moines Public Schools as we work collectively to improve learning outcomes for students,” Lodermeier said. “I am so impressed with the dedication and expertise of individuals within these organizations, and it’s truly an honor to be on this team.”