About Me

As a resident of the Ladue School District for the past 11 years, I have been proud to call Olivette my home. My husband, Howard, and I moved to the Ladue School District so our children would receive an exceptional education. Josh (16) and Emily (13) have been part of Ladue Schools since they were in Kindergarten at Old Bonhomme Elementary. Each attended the Fifth Grade Center. Emily is now in 7th grade at Ladue Middle School and Josh is a sophomore at Ladue Horton Watkins High School. We are so grateful for the wonderful teachers and administrators who have encouraged their curiosity, love of learning and character education. Building on 10+ years of volunteering within the Ladue School District, I am running for Ladue School Board to ensure the continued success of students and teachers, maintain the fiscal health of our district and strive for greater engagement with all families.

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                                                                                                          PRIORITIES

• Engaging with the Ladue Schools community and breaking down barriers that prevent participation
• Dedicating district resources to recovering from COVID-19 which includes the creation and implementation of a strong plan to support the social-emotional-behavioral health of our students and staff, as well as identifying and addressing academic gaps that have resulted.  
• Continuing to maintain the fiscal health of the district with careful attention to expenses.
• Embedding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion into all facets of the Ladue School District.
• Attracting and retaining excellent teachers, which includes attention to hiring with a diversity lens.
• Listening to and responding to community concerns in an intentional and timely way
• Passing Prop L which will allow the district to upgrade our four elementary schools and Ladue Middle School so that they are in line with current learning standards and practices
• Focusing on early childhood education and the creation of a universal Pre-K program

Education

BA, Psychology and Spanish, Washington University in St. Louis

Master's Degree in Social Work, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis

• Mental Health Focus
• ​Management Focus
  

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Professional Experience

Mental Health Case Manager, BJC Behavioral Health

EAP Consultant, Magellan Health Services

Development Director, National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis

Grants Manager, Trio Foundation of St. Louis​

Ladue Volunteer Experience

Ladue Education Foundation and Alumni Association - Current Board President, Board Member, Capital Campaign Committee, Pay It Forward Chair

Old Bonhomme Elementary - President OBPTO, Spring Picnic chair, Parent District Council representative
Fifth Grade Center - VP Fundraising LWPA, Secretary LWPA
Ladue Middle School - President LMSPA, 6th grade VP
Ladue Horton Watkins High School - Bowling for Scholars committee


​Other Volunteer Experience
National Council of Jewish Women 
St. Louis Section - VP of Membership, Current Board       Member
Jewish Family Services 
Board Member
Jewish Federation of St. Louis
Community Engagement Committee
Jewish Community Foundation College Scholarship 
     Committee