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 faculty for the 2025-2026 school year as we continue our excitement about the future and plans for our community!
Questions?
2025-2026 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
HANNAH BOYER
hboyer@dbqdream.org
Bio to come. Please check back.
Teacher
BROOKLYNN WELLEN
bcox@dbqdream.org
Hi my name is Brooklynn Wellen. I graduated from Dordt University with my bachelors in education. I played softball during my time there. I am from Colorado originally, but live in Peosta now. I recently got married, I enjoy fishing, watching movies, and traveling. I am excited for this school year and building relationships with all the students!
Teacher
MARSHAY PEREZ
mfields@dbqdream.org
Hailing from Belleville, Illinois, Marshay graduated from the University of Dubuque with a focus on elementary education.
She is passionate about inspiring young minds and fostering a positive learning environment. Marshay is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the classroom and nurturing the potential of every student!
She looks forward to joining this team.
Teacher
NAKIAH KIMBLE
nkimble@dbqdream.org
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.
Nakiah is currently finishing her Elementary Education Degree at Clarke University's Accelerated Elementary Education Degree program with a reading endorsement for K-8th grade.
Teacher
JENNA LOSTUTTER
jlostutter@dbqdream.org
Born and raised in St. Jacob, IL, Jenna graduated from Emmaus University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Bible/Theology while playing collegiate basketball.
Jenna's goal as an educator is to not just meet academic standards but also to impact the next generation of leaders while also fostering a lifelong love for learning.
Teacher
DENISE RODRIGUEZ-GALLEGOS
drodriguezgallegos@dbqdream.org
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
PAIGE SABA
psaba@dbqdream.org
Paige grew up in Aurora, Illinois. She attended the University of Iowa where she received her bachelor’s degree in English. After college, she moved to Northern Virginia where she worked as a marketing director for a commercial and residential builder.
Paige took several years off to raise her three daughters. During this time, she went back to school to become licensed to teach through Western Governor’s University. Paige has worked as an advanced academics teacher in grades five and six in Fairfax County Virginia where she taught all subjects, but most recently, math and science. She has taught for a total of 13 years.
Paige looks forward to a new adventure at DDCA. She strives to create a warm and welcoming classroom environment where students feel supported, engaged, and excited to learn.
Teacher
KASI ZELL
kzell@dbqdream.org
Kasi is from Muscatine, Iowa and she spent the past 3 years teaching as a Title 1 teacher in the Muscatine School District. Kasi went to Emmaus Bible College and graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in Bible & Theology and K-6 Elementary Education. She enjoy's painting and spending time outside in the beautiful creation that the Lord has made. Kasi will be moving to Dubuque over the summer just as she will be camp counseling at Spring Valley Bible Camp as her third year as a camp counselor.
She look's forward to serving at the DDCA and learning & growing in grace with you all this year!
School Counselor
AFFRICA KIMBLE
akimble@dbqdream.org
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 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.
Secretary
KAYLA LIEB
klieb@dbqdream.org
Born in Davenport, Iowa, and raised in Dubuque, Kayla graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 2011 and has been passionate about basketball since the age of 10, proudly representing Intensity as an alumni.
With a strong love for marketing and a heart for service, she is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of the youth we serve.
TRANSFORMING GENERATIONS through Christ-Centered
and Quality Education
The Dubuque Dream Center Academy admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at our school and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, and national or ethnic origin in administration of our education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other school-administered programs.
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