David Bruce Mattern

Background

Mattern, David Bruce was born on September 3, 1952 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Kenneth Gordon and Betty Jane (Fisher) Mattern.

Education

Bachelor in Elementary Education, Center College, 1974; Master of Science in Education Administration, Iowa State University, 1982.

Career

Elementary teacher, Ringrose Elementary School, Wentworthville, New South Wales, Australia, 1975-1977; teacher 3rd-6th grade, Lovejoy Elementary School, Des Moines, 1977-1982; teacher fifth grade, Lovejoy Elementary School, Des Moines, since 1983; assistant principal, Lovejoy Elementary School, Des Moines, since 1991. Coordinator gifted and talented program Des Moines Public Schools, 1979-1988, curriculum specialist, since 1988. Member Des Moines Mathematics Advisory Board, 1983-1984.

Achievements

• David Bruce Mattern has been listed as a noteworthy Elementary education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Diaconate member Park Ave Christian Church, Des Moines, 1979-1996, chairman, 1988-1990, 94-95. Member Iowa Council Teachers Mathematics National Council Teachers Mathematics ASCD.

Interests

• Avocations: softball, tennis, basketball, swimming, traveling.

Connections

Married Sheryl Lynn Young, November 30, 1974. Children: Melissa Ann, Marcia Lynn.

Father:

Kenneth Gordon Mattern

Mother:

Betty Jane (Fisher) Mattern

Spouse:

Sheryl Lynn Young

child:

Marcia Lynn Mattern

child:

Melissa Ann Mattern