Lyndsey Alberts has been teaching at Hanawalt since January of 2017. Lyndsey loves working with students of different abilities and identifying how each student learns best. In her free time, she loves to be at home with her husband and two dogs. Lyndsey also likes to spend time with her family, reading and being outside.
Crystal Heddinger has been an instructional strategist with DMPS for eight years. The 2024-2025 school year will be her ninth year with the district and first at Hanawalt. Crystal received her BA in early childhood and elementary education with an emphasis in Instructional Strat I at the University of Northern Iowa. She then received her MSE in Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction from Drake University with a K-8 reading endorsement. Crystal is currently enrolled at UNI working toward her advanced studies certificate in principalship.
Outside of teaching and learning, Crystal enjoys spending time with her family, playing soccer, and reading.
Bailea Pakkebier has been a special education teacher at Hanawalt since 2018. She grew up outside of Chicago and graduated from Central College in Pella, Iowa. In her free time, she likes to spend time with family and friends, run, and play the trombone!