Chief Development Officer

“Growing up with both parents being teachers, education was instrumental in my life.  Being able to play ...
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President & Co-Founder

“Young children can always tell you what they want to be when they grow up—just ask any ...
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Chief Financial and Operating Officer

“Observing the impact an amazing education can have on the trajectory of someone’s life is ...
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Head of School

“Growing up five minutes away, I was a City Academy kid before City Academy existed. My story ...
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Early Childhood Director

“I am inspired when children have that ‘aha moment’ … that time when their eyes light up ...
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Curriculum and Instruction Specialist

“It is my goal to work on a team that sets exceptionally high expectations for students, ...
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Early Childhood Assistant

Chanell joined City Academy in 2020 as a Classroom Monitor, and stayed on as a Teaching Assistant ...
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1st Grade Math & STEAM Teacher

“City Academy students are sad to leave and thrilled to return. Their thirst for ...
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Early Childhood Physical Education Teacher

KJ joined the City Academy team in 2020 as the Upper School Physical Education Assistant, ...
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1st Grade Language Arts Teacher

“My passion is truly teaching and learning. I get excited to think that I’m helping ...
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Kindergarten Language Arts Teacher

“I am excited about the privilege to expand my passion for teaching the scholars here at ...
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2nd Grade STEAM Teacher

Mya McLemore was born and raised in St. Louis, MO. She joined City Academy in 2020 ...
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Junior Kindergarten STEAM Teacher

“City Academy is an amazing journey of discovery within a landscape of ideas that enrich students ...
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3- & 4-Year-Old Teacher

“It is my hope that I will create an environment in my classroom where my students ...
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Junior Kindergarten Language Arts Teacher

“I love coming to work every day and being alongside a great group of children ...
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Early Childhood Spanish Teacher

“Young children can always tell you what they want to be when they grow up—just ask ...
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3- and 4-Year-Old Assistant Teacher

Michelle has worked in the Kid’s Club at Gold’s Gym for many years, and was ...
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Kindergarten STEAM Teacher

Rochelle believes teachers who love teaching, teach students to love learning!

Rochelle Wright has a Bachelor of ...
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2nd Grade Humanities Teacher

Laurianne Zink has taught in elementary education for twenty years, the past eighteen of them at ...
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3rd-6th Grade Art Teacher

“My passion for teaching comes from the wonder I experience in the world… the beauty and ...
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3rd and 4th Grade Science Teacher

Ariel Danza is happy to join the lovely staff and students at City Academy ...
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5th Grade Humanities Teacher

“Teaching is so much more than pouring content into a child, it is inspiring growth and change, ...
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3rd-6th Grade Music Teacher

“Every day at City academy is a chance to see the future. Through creating music and ...
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3rd Grade Humanities Teacher

“The dynamic and passion found at City Academy is unlike any other. The way the teachers, ...
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3rd and 4th Grade Math Teacher

“Each day I am amazed by the students at City Academy. Their passion for ...
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5th & 6th Grade Math Teacher

“I’ve been around young people as long as I can remember. It’s important for ...
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3rd-6th Grade Physical Education Teacher

“I came to City Academy because I felt it was the best fit for me ...
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3rd-6th Grade Spanish Teacher

“I believe every student is a unique being with qualities and attitudes that makes them special ...
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4th Grade Humanities Teacher

5th & 6th Grade Science Teacher
STEAM Program Administrator

“City Academy students have a passion to explore. I want to ...
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6th Grade Humanities Teacher

Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Kip is the product of Jesuit schooling. He attended the ...
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Education Specialist

An educator for forty years, Martha has taught middle school language arts and social studies in St. Louis ...
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Counselor

“I am inspired daily by the level of commitment from our scholars and their families. City Academy students strive ...
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Early Childhood Learning Specialist

“I love teaching. I love learning and continuously improving the quality of my teaching while helping ...
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Upper School Learning Specialist

“As a reading specialist, my passion for education concentrates on literacy and the lasting power that ...
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Library and Media Director

“The library is a space where kids can learn about the world around them and begin ...
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Speech and Language Pathologist

Russ came to City Academy in 2021 to serve the Early Childhood student’s speech language needs ...
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Director of Student Support & Early Childhood Learning Specialist

“I love what I do because I laugh with my students ...
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Violin Teacher

“I want to share my love of music with City Academy students because it has been a positive ...
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Math Specialist

“At City Academy, the expectations are set high for everyone: students, parents, teachers, and staff. We, as a ...
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Director of Enrollment Management & Placement

“I believe in City Academy because I live by the words of Nelson Mandela, ...
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Food Service Technician

Kendra Gilbert joined the City Academy family first as a parent to Kimberly, and now as the ...
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Director of Alumni Services & Community Partnerships

“I continue to be inspired and energized by our alumni. They are truly ...
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Administrative Assistant

Kim Lowery is the first person you will meet when you call or visit City Academy! Before she ...
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Alumni Support Coordinator

“The students at City Academy make my life more enjoyable and exciting. Hearing the questions they ask, ...
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Spotless

Facilities Manager

Director of Extended Day & Summer Programs

“Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education.”

Kimberli J. Wilson is ...
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Accounts Payable / Receivable and Student Tuition Manager

Tom joined the City Academy Team in 2022.

TReed@CityAcademySTL.org

Director of Development

Jessi Goodhart joined City Academy in 2023 as the Director of Development and has spent more than ...
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Grant Coordinator

“There is something special here. You can feel the strength of the community as soon as you step ...
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Assistant Director of Communications

Joe joined the City Academy family in the summer of 2022. Prior to City Academy, Joe ...
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Annual Fund and Special Events Manager

Lydia has served non-profits in a variety of administrative roles since graduating from Missouri ...
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Administrative Coordinator

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right” — Henry Ford

Diamond joined ...
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Assistant Director of Finance