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February 4, 2025

Ben Muller Named Director of Student Services

The Ankeny Community School District has announced Mr. Ben Muller as the Director of Student Services.

Mr. Muller is currently the principal at Prairie Trail Elementary School, a position he has held since 2018. He has served in many leadership roles within the district, including Principal of Southeast Elementary, Assistant Principal at Prairie Ridge Middle School, and Parkview Middle School. He led Prairie Trail to a Blue Ribbon Distinction, and the school also achieved Lighthouse recognition in October of 2024 due to the successful implementation of Leader in Me. 

In his new position, Mr. Muller will lead programming for students identified as Talented and Gifted, English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), at-risk, as well as support work related to social emotional learning.  He will collaborate with Ankeny educators, administrators, families, and community partners to develop and implement comprehensive programming that meets the needs of all students.  

Mr. Muller is a proven leader with a record of success in our district. His commitment to student success and ensuring we have quality programming to support all learners will undoubtedly benefit our district. 

The process to identify a new principal for Prairie Trail Elementary will begin immediately. We will work to make the transition positive for students, families, and staff and ensure that the school is in capable hands.  

Mr. Muller will officially assume the role on July 1, 2025.