STLinSTL 2024: Directory

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Lynn

STEM and Music teacher for PreK3-8th grades.

Company Christ Prince of Peace School
Position teacher
Location Ballwin, MO

Nelle Andrews worked as an English teacher and field hockey coach for 19 years at a public high school in CT before moving to Miss Porter’s School in 2018. At Porter’s, Nelle has served as English Department Chair and Director of Faculty Growth, in addition to coaching the field hockey and lacrosse teams and serving as an advisor. Nelle transitioned into the role of Dean of Curriculum & Instruction at Miss Porter's School in 2022, and she is leading the design and implementation of a competency-based mastery learning and assessment framework. An experienced educator, Nelle is particularly passionate abou... Read more

Company Miss Porter’s School
Position Dean of Curriculum & Instruction
Location Connecticut

Patrice Ball

Patrice Ball serves as the Director of Secondary Learning in the School District of Greenfield where she facilitates the professional learning, curriculum, assessment, and instruction in grades 6-12. Previous roles include instructor of assessment courses in the graduate program at Alverno College, K-12 English language arts curriculum specialist, performance assessment specialist, and high school teacher in Milwaukee, WI. Currently a doctoral student at Marquette University, Ms. Ball’s areas of research include feedback, leadership, and academic buoyancy.

Company School District of Greenfield
Position Director of Secondary Learning
Location Greenfield, WI

Callie Bambenek

student engagement, instructional strategies, climate and culture building, formative assessments

Company MICDS
Position 8th grade Science, Middle School Community Coordinator
Location St. Louis, MO

Christopher Barker

Christopher Barker is a Spanish teacher in the Upper School at MICDS. He began his teaching career at a Spanish immersion school in St. Louis city, where he taught music, PE and general content for three years to a wide range of students. At the immersion school he had the good fortune to collaborate with teachers from all around the Spanish-speaking world, adopting new teaching strategies and developing a curriculum that helped students learn through inquiry. At MICDS, Christopher has taught Spanish to a range of proficiency levels, and he takes great care to design, find and implement authentic... Read more

Company MICDS
Position World Languages Faculty
Location St. Louis, MO

Tracy Bednarick-Humes

Dr. Tracy Bednarick-Humes serves as Lindbergh Schools’ Gifted Coordinator where she oversees the south location of the Metro Saint Louis Program for Exceptional Gifted Students and the LEAP gifted enrichment program. She has been on the Gifted Association of Missouri Board for the past five years and currently serves as the Executive President. With over 25 years experience in education, Dr. Bednarick-Humes is passionate about meeting the needs of all learners, especially the academic and SEL needs of gifted and 2E students. She earned a BA in English and Education from Hope College (Holland... Read more

Company Lindbergh Schools
Position Gifted Coordinator/Executive President of GAM
Location Lindbergh/Pattonville

Alan Begrowicz

I am a big Chicago Cub and Notre Dame fan. I have been teaching mathematics for 40 years. I love to read during the summer.

Company micds
Position Math Teacher
Location St. Louis, MO

Natalie Bolton

Natalie Bolton is an associate professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis within the College of Education, Department of Educational Leadership and Preparation. She earned her Ph.D. in educational leadership from the University of Louisville. She has an M.A. in secondary education with an emphasis in social studies education, and a B.A. in secondary education from the University of Kentucky. Currently, Dr. Bolton conducts research on assessment literacy, standards-based grading and reporting, program evaluation, cognitive sciences, and social studies/civic education. She teaches courses related to ins... Read more

Company University of Missouri-St. Louis
Position Associate Professor

Laura Bradford

Company MICDS
Position teacher
Location St. Louis, MO

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David Brumfield

Company CBC High School
Position English teacher

Malon Carter

Company micds
Position Math Teacher
Location St. Louis, MO

Courtney Check

Company MICDS
Position English Teacher, Upper School
Location St. Louis, MO

Lily Childs

Company micds
Position World Languages Faculty
Location St. Louis, MO

Brian Coco

Constructing assessments, Creating appropriate standards, Using proper pedagogy to helping students learn best, New ideas for science activities

Company MARY INSTITUTE AND ST. LOUIS COUNTY DAY (MICDS)
Position Teacher
Location St. Louis, MO

Gwyneth Connell

A veteran of independent school education, Gwyneth Connell brings a breadth and depth of experience to her role leading academic innovation at Pomfret School. Over the course of her career, she has taught history at Millbrook School in New York and Packer Collegiate Institute in Brooklyn; served as dean of faculty at Berkshire School in Sheffield, Massachusetts; and worked as dean of teaching and learning at Blair Academy in New Jersey. She holds a master's degree in private school leadership from Teachers College, Columbia University and a bachelor's degree in American studies from Amherst College... Read more

Company Pomfret School
Position Director of the Grauer Family Institute for Excellence and Innovation in Education

Andrew Cox

Company Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School
Position teacher
Location St. Louis, MO

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Stewart Crais

Company MICDS
Position Chief Information Officer

Cindy Crenshaw

Cindy Crenshaw is the math department chair and Shmerling Chair for Excellence in Teaching at the University School of Nashville. With experience teaching all courses from Algebra I through AP Calculus and Statistics, along with creating a course in Mathematics of Sustainability, she creates student centered classroom communities that encourage multiple perspectives and collaboration. Employing video analysis and interdisciplinary connections, her classrooms revel in thorough hypotheses and beautiful mistakes.

I particularly enjoy teaching mathematics through applications. I enjoy running, hiking, camping and, especially my family (including my dogs). I'm hoping to travel to Spain this summer, so any thoughts on that would be wonderful... Read more

Company University School of Nashville
Position Teacher/Department Chair
Location Nashville, TN

Steven Crumb

Company Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School (MICDS)
Position French teacher
Location St. Louis, MO

Sam Cummins

Sam Cummins is the Upper School Learning Specialist for MICDS. He has a passion for promoting learning, systems, and practices that help schools embrace and celebrate neurodiversity and disability. He not only has a social studies and special education teacher background, but is also the father of three children who are disabled/neurodiverse.

Company MICDS
Position Learning Specialist

Dustin Delfin

Company MICDS
Position Middle School Math Teacher
Location St. Louis, MO

Alyoska Diaz

Company MICDS
Position teacher

Charlotte Dougherty

Charlotte Dougherty is the co-author of Edie's Fairytale Theatre, Character Education Fairytales, and an accomplished actress, director, and teacher. She is currently a member of the Fine Arts Faculty, Dean of 7th grade, and Director of Camp Pegasus at Mary Institute & Saint Louis Country Day School. She has a BFA in Theatre from Otterbein University, a MAT with an emphasis in Educational Psychology from Webster University, and is certified in child development by the Saint Louis Psycholanalytic Institute.

Company MICDS
Position Dean of 7th Grade and Fine Arts Faculty
Location St. Louis, MO

Denise Douglas

Company MICDS
Position PHOTO INSTRUCTOR
Location St. Louis, MO

Mark Duvall

Company MICDS
Position Teacher
Location St. Louis, MO

Jen Van Dyken

Company MICDS
Position 4th Grade Lead Teacher

Sarah Elliott

Company Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day
Position Upper School Spanish Teacher
Location St. Louis, MO

Michael Fitzgerald

Company MICDS
Position teacher
Location St. Louis, MO

Denise Ford

Passionate about Gifted Education, innovation, creativity, and learning.

Company North Kirkwood Middle School
Position Gifted Specialist/Teacher
Location St Louis, MO

Erik Francis

Erik M. Francis, M.Ed., M.S., is an international author, educator, and presenter, and professional development provider with over 25 years of experience in education. He is the author of Inquiring Minds Want to Learn: Posing Good Questions to Promote Student Inquiry and Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge: A Method and Model for Deeper Teaching and Learning published by Solution Tree. He is also the author of Now That’s a Good Question! How to Promote Cognitive Rigor Through Classroom Questioning published by ASCD. Erik is the owner of Maverik Education, providing professional development and support on how to develop and deliver rigorous and responsive teaching and learning experiences that are standards based, socially and emotionally supportive, and student centered. He is also consistently ranked as one of the World’s Top 30 Education Professionals by the international research organization Global Gurus... Read more

Company Maverik Education
Position Author / Educator / Presenter
Location Scottsdale, Arizona

Cassandra Galluppi

Company MICDS
Position US Faculty

Sarah Garner

Company Mary Institute Country Day School
Position LS Visual Art Teacher
Location St. Louis, MO

Diane Gioia

Company MICDS (mary institute and st. louis country day school)
Position History Faculty & US Dean
Location St. Louis, MO

Ethan Graf

Company MICDS
Position Upper School Science Teacher
Location St. Louis, MO

Olivia Halverson

Company MICDS
Position Middle School English Teacher

Erin Hamill

Company MICDS
Position Director of Global Learning & US Community Service
Location St. Louis, MO

Denise Henry

Company STAR NET Region IV
Position Project Leader
Location 1000 S. Illinois St., Belleville, IL 62220

Carolyn Hood

Company MICDS
Position Faculty
Location St. Louis, MO

David Hotaling

Company MICDS
Position Upper School Counselor
Location St. Louis, MO

Patrick Huber

Patrick Huber is a theater and visual art teacher at MICDS. He has been doing scenery, lighting, and sound for high school theater productions (and professional theaters) for over 30 years.

Company MICDS
Position Theater and Visual Art Teacher
Location St. Louis, MO

Patrick Huewe

Company MICDS
Position Dept. Chair
Location St. Louis, MO

Beth Jacquet

Company Pomfret School
Position Library Director
Location Pomfret, CT

Diane Kasparie

Diane Kasparie is currently the Academic Dean of Curriculum and Instruction at Quincy Notre Dame High School in Quincy, Illinois. Prior to this position, Diane was dedicated to education as a teacher since 1979, with experience in nearly every grade from preschool through college. She holds a Bachelors Degree in elementary education and a Masters Degree in Education, with certification in reading diagnostics, secondary language arts and science. Diane is also a graduate of the National Institute for School Leadership.

Company Quincy Notre Dame High School
Position Dean of Academics and Curriculum
Location Quincy, IL

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Bethany Kavanaugh

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Clinton King

Company Christian Brothers College High School
Position Teacher

Ben Krueger

Company MICDS
Position US Science / Athletic Trainer
Location St. Louis, MO

Kimberly Lackey

Kim Lackey teaches Spanish 3 and 4 at Rockwood Summit High School in St. Louis County. This is her 25th year of teaching and she was the FLAM Distinguished Foreign Language Educator in 2012-13. Kim is a National Board Certified Teacher who recently achieved her Maintenance of Certificate. After attending Summer Institutes with CI Liftoff in 2018 and 2019, Kim shifted her thinking about how to best help her students acquire more language. She is also an enthusiastic leader for trips to Spain and Costa Rica through Xperitas.

Company Rockwood School District, Rockwood Summit High School, Fenton, MO
Position Teacher of Spanish
Location Fenton, Missouri

Alyssa Lego

Alyssa Lego is a prolific author, philanthropist, and thought leader pursuing a degree in communications at Boston College. Hailing from Toms River, New Jersey, Alyssa demonstrated extraordinary communication skills early on, speaking in full sentences by age two and forgoing traditional play for adult interactions. Her prowess as a speaker has led her to prominent platforms such as the Special Olympics of New Jersey, The Lights Fest, the International RAISE Conference, the Metro Women’s Leadership Summit, and TEDx events. She also emcees the Headliners Dance Competition nationwide.

At just f... Read more

Company You Me Neurodiversity
Position Creator

Justin Little

Company MICDS
Position Teacher
Location St. Louis, MO

Jim Lohr

Company MICDS
Position Teacher
Location St. Louis, MO

Matthew Mahaffey

Company CBC
Location St. Louis, MO

Dr. Jody Marberry

Dr. Marberry is an educator with over 25 years of experience, most of which have been at the middle school level. As her educational philosophy is grounded in differentiation and constructivism, walking past her classroom, one might find the student interactions and activities to remind them more of a lab or a playground. Dr. Marberry deeply values the power of giving students the information and space they need to become more autonomous and self-aware of their learning. Therefore, she believes that for students to thrive, their teachers must also be willing to take risks and demonstrate resilience. Only t... Read more

Company MICDS
Position Faculty
Location St. Louis, MO

Rachael Maurer

Company MICDS
Position Middle School PE Teacher and Strength Trainer
Location St. Louis, MO

Christine Mayer

Company MICDS
Position 5th Grade Dean and Spanish Teacher
Location St. Louis, MO

Travis Menghini

Travis Menghini is a Computer Science teacher at MICDS (Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School) in St. Louis, Missouri. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Applied Computing Technology with a concentration in Computing Education and later went on to earn a master's degree in Educational Technology.

Travis teaches several unique courses at MICDS, including AP Computer Science A and also Advanced Topics in Computing and Computer Science Research & Development which are unique courses to MICDS. Through his teaching, he aims to empower students with the knowledge and skills needed to... Read more

Company MICDS
Position Computer Science Teacher
Location St. Louis, MO

Nicholas Menneke

Company MICDS
Position Teacher
Location St. Louis, MO

Charity Meyer

Charity Meyer serves as the Director of Elementary Learning in the School District of Greenfield. In her role, she works side by side with leaders and educators, delivering coaching and professional learning experiences, emphasizing deep implementation of modern curriculum, assessment and instruction in grades 4K-5. Prior to working in Greenfield, Charity served as a reading specialist and instructional coach in Waukesha, WI. Her educational passions include transformational coaching, collective ownership, and personalized learning.

Company School District of Greenfield
Position Director of Elementary Learning
Location Greenfield, WI

Lynn Mittler

With over twenty years of experience in the classroom, Lynn Mittler has had the opportunity to create and implement numerous pedagogical initiatives. She has presented on a variety of topics from “Coaching in the Classroom” to “Taking Empathy to Action” to “Engaging 21st Century English” to “Nonfiction Blogging.” Her current project has been the creation of an English class that uniquely combines the study of nonfiction, documentary filmmaking, social enterprise and global issues. This class has allowed her the opportunity to implement the use of Design Thinking process with students both in the writing process as well as in the creation of lar... Read more

Company MICDS
Position JK-12 English/Language Arts Department Chair
Location St. Louis, MO

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Luis Morales

Luis Morales is a first-generation Mexican-American educator with 19 years of teaching experience and holds a Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology. He is a key figure in the AI task force at Chadwick School, which is renowned for pioneering the integration of artificial intelligence in education. His expertise not only reflects a deep commitment to technological advancement in teaching, but combines traditional teaching values with a forward-thinking approach.

Company Chadwick School
Position Spanish Teacher and Middle School Dean of Students

Susan Orlando

Company micds
Position Lower School Physical Education
Location St. Louis, MO

Julia Phelan

Julia Phelan is the co-founder of To Eleven, an innovative education consultancy firm specialized in using evidence-based principles and approaches to develop, evaluate, and improve learning experiences. We create and deliver training to support the development of core competencies that span organizations and create culture change. We also provide consultancy and guidance on the most effective learning methodologies and technologies to address specific challenges and goals.

Julia has a Ph.D in Education and spent over twenty years as a research and learning scientist at UCLA’s National Center... Read more

Company To Eleven
Position Co-Founder & Chief Learning Officer

Chaley Poth

Company MICDS
Position Upper School Math Teacher

Celeste Prince

Company MICDS
Position Upper School English Teacher
Location St. Louis, MO

Brian Purlee

Brian attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Indiana University for his undergraduate studies in Ceramics. Prior to and ever since receiving an MFA in Studio Art from the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, he has explored the creative potential of technical theatre. He has not limited his interest to one particular visual arts discipline. Brian’s artistic interest have remained in both Fine Arts and Technical Theater. Brian is the Technical Director for the Upper School Fine and Performing Arts Department, and MAKER / Robotics Coordinator for the Upper School Science

Company MICDS
Position Maker and Robotics Coordinator
Location St. Louis, MO

Chris Rappleye

Chris Rappleye has taught English at MICDS since January of 1989, primarily in the Upper School, and has coached cross country and track and field for almost as long. He has consulted and presented for the ACT as well as for the College Board's Advanced Placement program in English Literature. He holds an M.F.A. in Writing, and for the past several years, he has pursued an interest in Mind, Brain and Education Science, Creativity, and Social and Emotional Learning.

Company MICDS
Position Upper School English Teacher
Location St. Louis, MO

Jason Roberts

Company MICDS
Position Classroom Teacher
Location St. Louis, MO

Kristin Roberts

Company MICDS
Position History Teacher

Alexander Rolnick

Alex Rolnick has a M.S. in Curriculum & Instruction from University of Wisconsin-Madison, and has taught Social Studies for over a decade in both public and independent school contexts. Over the last five years, he has used, modified, and created curriculum that utilizes role play to deeply engage students in learning that helps them to understand and represent diverse perspectives in the classroom.

Company MICDS
Position Upper School History Teacher

Dr. Tanya Roth

Tanya teaches a wide variety of upper school history classes at MICDS, and is always looking for new ways to help her students see what makes history so fascinating. She earned her Ph.D. from Washington University in St. Louis in 2011 with research on women’s integration into the US military, but may be better known for her Doctor Who obsession and her unwillingness to ever leave a historical topic alone. Find her on Twitter @DrTanyaRoth.

Company MICDS
Position Upper School History Teacher
Location St. Louis, MO

Brian Rueckert

Company MICDS
Position Science teacher and registrar
Location St. Louis, MO

Mark Russo

Mark Russo began as a naturalist at state parks and outdoor education centers before finding his calling as a middle and high school classroom teacher. He has worked in traditional, non-traditional inner city classroom settings in Saint Paul, Minnesota since 2000, combining his love for project learning with his passion for student growth. He now works in Saint Louis teaching integrated studies--a combination of science, engineering, and social studies--in a project-based learning model school.

Company Principia School
Position Integrated Studies Teacher

Dan Sadicario

I have been teaching English for 14 years. I currently teach 9th and 11th grade English, and my passions include creative nonfiction, and film analysis and production.

Company MICDS
Position English Teacher
Location St. Louis, MO

Dana Self

Company MICDS
Position US CHOIR DIRECTOR/AP MUSIC THEORY INSTRUCTOR
Location St. Louis, MO

Jennifer Sellenriek

Company MICDS
Position Upper School Teacher

Ines Shultz

Company MICDS
Position Spanish teacher
Location St. Louis, MO

Kevin Slivka

Company The Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School
Position US Art Faculty

Scott Small

Company MICDS
Position Head of Upper School
Location St. Louis, MO

Oggy Smiljanic

Company MICDS
Position Instructor
Location St. Louis, MO

Megan Smith

Company St. Joseph's Academy
Location St. Louis

Scott Smith

Company MICDS
Position Teacher

Alicia Sorensen

I graduated from Northeastern State University with a degree in English Education in December of 2007. Since that time, I have worked in three different school settings and obtained a Masters Degree in Education and Innovation from Webster University. My career began at a Title One school in the heart of Tulsa, Oklahoma, where I learned the value of making meaningful connections to students who came from situations and backgrounds vastly different from my own. On the heels of my public school experience in Tulsa, my husband and I moved to Indiana where I had the opportunity to teach at a public... Read more

Company The Principia
Position English Teacher
Location St. Louis, MO

Shauna Stephanchick

At STEP Up, we recognize systemic flaws in Missouri education, particularly in curriculum design. Amidst record-high teacher turnover, we advocate for replacing curriculum frustrations with curriculum innovation, and we're here to guide you through each step of this transformation!

Company STEP Up
Position President
Location Lee's Summit, MO

Timothy Storey

Company MICDS
Position Dean of 8th Grade
Location St. Louis, MO

Margaret Sullivan

Company Rockwood Summit High School
Position Library Media Specialist
Location Fenton, MO

Susan Taylor-Alonso

Susan completed her 21st year in education. She holds two bachelor's degrees and teaching certifications in elementary education and Spanish education. She also holds a master's in bilingual-multicultural special education, with an emphasis in learning disabilities from the University of Arizona. Susan is a certified Wilson dyslexia practitioner, and she has worked as a classroom teacher and Learning Services administrator in a variety of public, international, and independent schools in St. Louis, Arizona, Switzerland, Washington DC, and Hawaii. Susan's professional interests lie at the nexus... Read more

Company MICDS
Position Learning Specialist

STLinSTL Conference Planning Team

Company MICDS

Nicole Trueman-Shaw

Let’s talk about student leadership! What is your school currently doing to empower student leadership? What's working? What's not? Whether you are a seasoned student leadership pro or someone just getting into it, let's work through best practices in authentic student leadership, swap ideas, and learn how we can all raise the bar together.

Company MICDS
Position Director of Student Leadership & Dean of Students
Location St. Louis, MO

JoAnne Vogel

JoAnne Vogel holds a BFA in Illustration and Graphic Communications from Washington University, and an M.A.T. in Communications from Webster University. She has been teaching in St. Louis independent schools for over 30 years. Prior to her classroom teaching, she worked as a freelance artist and teacher; selling her work and teaching subject specific classes including printmaking, ceramics, drawing, textile design and sculpture. She has taught visual arts at all levels—from age three to adult. Currently, she teaches 6th, 7th and 8th grade studio arts and high school ceramics. JoAnne has always... Read more

Company MICDS
Position Studio Art teacher
Location St. Louis, MO

Katie Voss

Company MICDS
Position US Librarian
Location St. Louis, MO

Bridget Wallace

Company MICDS
Position JK Homeroom Teacher
Location St. Louis, MO

Kelly Walsh

Company MICDS
Position Teacher
Location St. Louis, MO

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Dr. Pam Washington

Company Webster Groves School District
Position District Gifted Coordinator

Donna Waters

I have a Masters degree in elementary education. I have been a classroom teacher for 31 years. I spent the first 13 years of my career teaching 5th grade in the Parkway School District. I have been teaching 4th grade at MICDS for the past 18 years. I feel very fortunate to have had experience in both public and independent school settings.

Company M.I.C.D.S.
Position Teacher/Curriculum Coordinator
Location St. Louis, MO

Connie White

Connie White serves as the Director of Learning Design & Innovation at Woodward Academy. She is a former Upper School Physics, Chemistry & Math teacher who became one of the first Technology & Learning Directors of a 1:1 program in the southeast. She specializes in start-up innovation initiatives, strategic planning, technology integration, professional development, brain-based strategies, learning differences, pedagogy, and curriculum design. She has conducted hundreds of workshops & seminars throughout the country, and internationally. She is the President of AATE, which is an ISTE affiliate... Read more

Company Woodward Academy
Position Director of Learning & Innovation
Location Atlanta, GA

Daniel Wiederkehr

Company Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School
Position Teacher

Brooke Williams

Company MICDS
Position Art Educator
Location St. Louis, MO

Robyn Williams

Robyn Williams is the MICDS Lower School Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Digital Literacy, bringing her passion for engaging pedagogy to this role. After 12 years of captivating middle school students with history, Robyn transitioned to educational technology, leveraging her Master's degree in the field. She thrives on collaborating with teachers and students, transforming curriculum into dynamic learning experiences.

Company MICDS
Position Lower School Instructional Technology Coordinator
Location St. Louis, MO

Colleen Williamson

Company MICDS
Position US Librarian
Location St. Louis, MO

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Jacob Yorg

Dr. Jacob Yorg is a highly experienced educator who has dedicated the last 20 years to teaching psychology and sociology to students across different levels. Dr. Yorg's background in counseling and clinical psychology has helped him to develop a unique approach to teaching, which centers on helping students apply, connect, and extend their learning to foster deeper connections with their peers. Dr. Yorg's passion for continuous learning has also led him to conduct research on various topics, including the impact of teacher communication on student performance. His findings have contributed significantly... Read more

Company St. Joseph's Academy
Position Social Studies Teacher