Board of Educational Examiners Staff Directory



Main Phone Number
(515) 281-3245

Fax Number
(515) 281-7669


Address: Board of Educational Examiners
Grimes State Office Building
400 East 14th St.
Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0147
Location: Third Floor, Southwest corner
Grimes State Office Building
(E. 14th and Grand) - Des Moines


Dr. George J. Maurer - Executive Director

Kim Cunningham - Board Secretary 515-281-5849
kim.cunningham@iowa.gov
Consultants/Licensure Assignments
Mike Cavin - Special Education and Principal/Superintendent Licensure/Renewals 515-281-3437
mike.cavin@iowa.gov

Susan Fischer - Career & Technical, Internship Programs and General Education/Renewals 515-281-3605
susan.fischer@iowa.gov

Geri McMahon - Paraeducator, School Business Official and General Education/Renewals 515-281-8323
geri.mcmahon@iowa.gov

Steve Mitchell - Coaching Authorizations, Substitute Authorizations and General Education/Renewals 515-281-6896
steve.mitchell@iowa.gov

Dr. Mary Lou Nosco - Teacher Licensure for Non-Iowa College Preparation, Non-traditional Programs and General Education/Renewals 515-725-2146
marylou.nosco@iowa.gov

Joanne Tubbs - Teacher Licensure for Non-Iowa College Preparation, Teacher Prep Curriculum and General Education/Renewals 515-281-3611
joanne.tubbs@iowa.gov

Beth Myers, J.D. - Investigator 515-242-6506
beth.myers@iowa.gov

Jim McNellis - Investigator 515-281-3483
jim.mcnellis@iowa.gov

Jeff DeBruin - I.T. Specialist 515-242-6797
jeff.debruin@iowa.gov

Danielle Brookes - FBI/DCI Check

Karen Ford

Judy Humes

Sherry Jensen