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A headshot of Zoey Jones against a William Penn University backdrop.

posted August 30, 2025

We are so glad to have Zoey Jones joining our team this year to teach 3rd grade! This will be her first year of teaching, and we are so glad it’s with us! We asked Ms. Jones some questions so that you can get to know her a bit before the school year begins.

Why did you want to teach at Cardinal?
I had heard great things about Cardinal and wanted to work in a positive environment.

What do you like about teaching 3rd grade?
The students are becoming more independent but still enjoy coming to school. 

What is your favorite part of teaching?
Building the relationships with all the students throughout the year and watching them grow.

What is your ultimate goal as a teacher?
My ultimate goal as a teacher is to help students succeed in their learning while also growing to be kind and confident. I want them to build strong skills and feel safe, respected, and supported every day.

What do you hope students take away from your class this year?
I want them to walk away with confidence in their abilities. I hope they feel seen, heard, and empowered to keep growing beyond the classroom. That they leave my class knowing they matter, their voice is important, and they have the power to make a difference.

Fun Facts/Hobbies:
There is 1 dog, 2 cats, 4 goats and 36 chickens at my house.

My real endorsement of Cardinal Schools and its faculty and staff can be seen each morning when I hand them the one irreplaceable and most valuable thing in my life: my kids. No letter I write could be a greater endorsement than that simple act. I give them my kids, and I do it with a huge smile on my face because I trust them to do what they are most outstanding at: building our future.
Kevin S. Maggio · Cardinal Parent
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Cindy Green - cindy.green@cardinalcomet.com
Middle School Principal/Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Equity Coordinator
4045 Ashland Rd.
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531

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