Berg Middle School

Mr. Daryl Dotson 'Dotty' - Principal

Dear Cardinal Community 

It is my pleasure to be the next principal at Berg Middle School.  I am excited about the opportunity to serve our students, staff and community to make a positive difference.  We want to work towards making Berg Middle School the best educational experience for our students, staff and community. 

Educational Background:

• Upper Iowa University
  • Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

• Drake University
• Master of Arts - Teaching

• University of Northern Iowa
• K - 12 Principalship Certification

• Northwest Missouri State
  • Superintendent Licensure (2024)

Work History

• 2024- Present Berg Middle School, Principal 
• 2022-2024 Bondurant Farrar, Assistant Principal
• 2010-2022 Des Public School: Classroom teacher, Behavior Coach
• 2005-2024 Athletic Coach: Wrestling, Baseball, Tennis, Softball
• 2000-2005 Dowling Catholic: Assistant Wrestling coach

Military History

• 1999-2004 United States Navy Reserve
• 2004-2007 Iowa Army National Guard 

Ms. Stephanie Langstraat - Assistant Principal

Educational Background:

• Central College, Pella, Iowa
  • Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
  • K-6 Minor in Physical Education
  • K-8 Coaching Authorization

• University of Phoenix
  • Master of Arts in Education, Administration, and Supervision
  • Professional Administrator License
  • PK-12 Principal
  • PK-12 Special Education Supervisory  Evaluator

Work History:

• Present: Berg Middle School Assistant Principal
• Principal: PCM Middle School

Softball, MS Football, Soccer Coach

• 4th Grade, PK-6th PE, Special Education Teacher-Santa Fe, New Mexico

Mrs. Jen Wiebel - Assistant Principal

Get to Know Jen Wiebel...

I am excited to be an assistant principal and continue to serve the students, families, and teachers of Berg Middle School.  In my free time, I love to quilt, cycle the Iowa bike trails with my husband, and read while petting my cat, Zing!

Educational Background:

• Illinois State University
  • Bachelors in Elementary Education
• University of Northern Iowa
  • Masters in Educational Leadership

Work History:

• 2023 - Present: Berg Middle School Assistant Principal
• 2017 - 2023: Instructional Coach at Berg Middle School
• 2016 - 2017: 5th Grade at Berg Middle School
• 2002 - 2016: 7th & 8th Grade ELA at  Park Forest-Chicago Heights, Illinois