Ann Mincks is currently an English language earner (ELL) teacher at Hoover High School, which is part of Des Moines Public Schools. She teaches English classes ranging from emerging to advanced language levels for ninth through 12th grade students.  

Mincks earned her Bachelor of Arts in English education with a minor in Spanish and an endorsement in English language learner instruction from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Later, she earned her Master of Arts in education with a reading endorsement and literacy specialist endorsement from Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin.  

During her 16 years as an educator, Mincks has had various roles, including working as an instructional coach and adjunct professor. Her passion is working with both students and staff to support the language development of all learners.