AESM Middle School at L'Ouverture

I am from Saint Louis, MO.  I have been in education for 15+ years and with Saint Louis Public School District (SLPS) for 14+ years. The roles that I have been in include Substitute Teacher (SLPS/Hazelwood School District), Student Teacher (Hazelwood School District),  Business Education Teacher (Central VPA High School, Cleveland NJROTC High School), Dean of Students (Clyde C. Miller High School), Assistant Principal (Clyde C. Miller High School), Principal (AESM @ L'Ouverture).  I am from Saint Louis MO.  One of our most famous questions here in the city is?  What high school did you go to?  I went ot Ladue Horton Watkins High School.   When I graduated from High School, I attended Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) for my first year before transferring to Harris-Stowe State College.  I graduated from Harris-Stowe State University with a degree in Business Administration.  After graduating from college, I found my passion for education. I realized I love to watch students learn and grow.  I decided to return to school to earn my Master's Degree (MAT) from Lindenwood University. While at Lindenwood I earned two Masters, one in Teaching and the other in School Administration.  I also earned three certifications: Business Education, Special Education, and School Administration.  While teaching Business Education courses in SLPS, My passion for Leadership began to develop.  I studied and observed different leadership styles.  I began seeking leadership opportunities within this district.  I was selected to be a member of a few leadership cohorts within the district.  These opportunities have led me to AESM to LEAD our students and staff here.