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Bob Arcipowski

Precision Machining
314.989.7430
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Mr. Bob Arcipowski is no stranger to precision machining; having spent over 20 years in the manufacturing industry, he gained experience in tool and die and CNC programming. Before joining South Tech High School in 2006, Mr. Arcipowski taught at Ranken Technical College for 16 years.

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Mr. Richard Fenoglio

Electronics & Robotics Engineering
314.989.7468
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Mr. Fenoglio has taught in our district for 16 years, serving as a master teacher and creating a curriculum for DESE. He began as the Electrical Trades instructor at North Tech and moved to South Tech to lead the Electronics & Robotics Engineering program in 2021. Before teaching, he spent 15 years in the industry as a commercial/industrial electrician specializing in low voltage and PLC automated systems and teaching as a first-year classroom apprenticeship instructor. He looks forward to preparing students for post-secondary studies in engineering.

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Albie Mitchell

Design & Entrepreneurship
314.989.7578
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Mr. Mitchell joined South Tech in 2016 and holds a BA in studio arts and a master's in architecture from Washington University. He was a designer in St. Louis for over ten years. Mr. Mitchell has founded two design firms and specializes in design thinking, prototyping, custom fabrication, and architectural interiors. He has taught classes at the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts at Washington University.

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Freda Reasor-West

Mathematics
314.989.7514
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Ms. Reasor-West has been the math instructor at South Tech High School since 2018. She has a master's in Education and is certified to teach math, English, and special education. She is also a Google Certified Educator.

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Jim Sheppard

Welding
314.989.7429
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Mr. Jim Sheppard has worked in the advanced manufacturing field for many years. Before joining the South Tech team, Mr. Sheppard began his teaching career at North Tech. He also owned and operated Machine Company, which specialized in building custom machinery. Employees were skilled in machining, welding, and fabricating.