Hello! My name is Shelly Johnson and this is my fifth year serving the families of Cattell as the Associate Principal. I spent the previous twenty years at Perkins Elementary in the classroom and as a part of their administrative team. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Iowa State University and received my Masters Degree from Viterbo University . I am married and have two children who both attended school in Des Moines Public Schools.
I have four small-breed dogs and love to take them on walks. I am an avid reader and always look forward to hanging out with my family. I love the students and families that I have the honor of working with each year and know that Cattell is the place to be!
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Hello Cattell Mustangs!
I am excited to be the new principal at Cattell. I have been with DMPS for 13 years now – two years as an assistant principal at Riverwoods and ten years as principal of Windsor Elementary. Prior to that, I taught in Knoxville and Humboldt, both in Iowa.
At home I live with my wife, my daughter (when she is home from college), and our two dogs. I also have a son who is married and lives in SE Iowa. I love to read, play cards, and support the Cyclones. Feel free to stop by any time, even if it’s just to chat!