The Legacy of
Ann Minks

Ann Mincks, the 2024 Iowa Teacher of the Year, is currently an English Language Learner (ELL) teacher at Hoover High School in Des Moines Public Schools, located in Des Moines, Iowa. She teaches various English classes for 9-12 grade students ranging from emerging to advanced language levels. During her sixteen-years as an educator, Mincks has had various roles including professional learning community (PLC) leader, model classroom teacher, teacher mentor, curriculum developer, instructional coach and adjunct professor. A lover of language and education, Mincks considers her most important job to support students with the language skills they need to navigate the forces that affect their lives.