THE DUBUQUE DREAM CENTER ACADEMY (DDCA)
FACULTY
Members of the Dubuque Dream Center Academy Faculty are state-licensed teachers with:
- a degree in education and
- endorsements for specific grade levels and subjects.
We're hiring!
We're in the process of hiring our inaugural faculty and we couldn't be more excited about the future and plans for our community!
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Faculty
The Dream Academy's teachers are mission-driven and passionate about progressing our students toward reading and math proficiency and pushing students to achieve high academic standards.
Teacher
DENISE RODRIGUEZ-GALLEGOS
Denise Rodriguez moved to Dubuque in 2020 from northern Virginia after earning:
- a B.A. in Integrative Studies from George Mason University and
- an M.A. in Elementary Education from Western Governors University.
She began teaching in 2021 and has taught 2nd and 3rd grades.
Denise believes in fostering a positive and engaging learning environment. Her goal is to create a classroom of students who feel valued, inspired, and motivated to explore their full potential.
Teacher
NAKIAH KIMBLE
Born and raised in Dubuque, Nakiah graduated from Emmaus Bible College in May 2019, earning her B.A. in Biblical Studies and A.A. in K-12 Education.
She began playing basketball in first grade and continued to play at the collegiate level. She has been involved at the Dream Center since 2015 and looks forward to seeing the growth of this organization and watching the continuous impact the Dream Center will have in our community.
Teacher
Kasi Gibson
Bio to come [Please check back]
Teacher: Music and Arts
Chai Miles
Bio to come [Please check back]
School Counselor
Affrica KIMBLE
Born and raised in Dubuque, Affrica attended elementary school, middle school, college, and graduate school entirely in Dubuque.
She graduated from Emmaus Bible College in May 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Counseling Psychology and Biblical Studies, then earned a Master of Arts in School Counseling from Loras College in May 2022 with internship placements at Fulton Elementary School and Senior High School. [She graduated with a 4.0 cumulative GPA from Loras College.]
She especially loves working with children and is excited about building a comprehensive school counseling program at the Dream Academy as she continues to serve the children and families of the Dubuque Dream Center and the wider Dubuque community.
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