City Academy’s Alumni Support Team (known as the L.E.A.P. Team) stays engaged with our graduates and helps them on the path toward college and beyond. A member of the team meets with each alumni in secondary school at least twice per semester at their school to check in on their academic, social, and emotional needs. We also partner with principals, advisors, and counselors at the secondary schools to allow for optimal experiences for our alumni.
The STRIVE for College Program partners Washington University in St. Louis undergraduate students with City Academy alumni. Students meet for ACT/SAT preparation, tutoring, college and scholarship application support, resume and portfolio building, as well as networking opportunities. One-to-one pairings allow for intensive and personalized academic support.
Director of L.E.A.P
Joined City Academy: 2021
Education: B.S., Northwestern University
MSW, Washington University in St. Louis
After graduating from Northwestern, David completed a year of AmeriCorps in Chicago. While attending Washington University, David completed his practicum at City Academy during the 2021-22 school year. Upon graduating from WashU, David joined City Academy full-time as the Alumni Support Coordinator.
Outside of work, David enjoys anything to do with sports (watching or playing), hiking with his dog Aubrey, or traveling – particularly to visit friends and family back in California. David is always searching for new restaurants to try or outdoor activities to explore, so send your recommendations his way!
Assistant Director of L.E.A.P.
jglassmeyer@CityAcademySTL.org
Joined City Academy: 2018
Education:B.A., University of Missouri – St. Louis
M.Ed., LPC, University of Missouri – St. Louis
Jen’s background is in program development, school, and mental health counseling. Jen also works as a Crisis Counselor in Madison County, Illinois. She has experience working in a community mental health setting, along with schools in St. Louis City and Illinois. Jen attributes much of her ability to be flexible and think on her feet to her years of working in the service industry.
Jen has a son that graduated from City Academy in 2017 and was so honored to be given the opportunity to work in an educational environment that is unlike any other in St. Louis. It was like she was coming home, as so much time has been spent here over the years. In her free time, Jen enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.
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