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Heidi Binggeli

Technology Facilitator
314.989.7582
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Ms. Heidi Binggeli serves as Instructional Technology Facilitator for both North and South Tech. She assists our instructors with integrating varied applications of technology into their instructional practice. Prior to this position, she taught in North Tech’s social studies department for four years. Ms. Binggeli holds a B.A. in sociology, an M.A. in sociology, certifications in secondary social studies and special education, and is a Google for Education Certified Trainer. Ms. Binggeli is also proud to coach the North Tech QuizBowl Team.

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Joan Cather

Student Support
314.989.7409
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Mary Cavanaugh

Special Education 
314.989.7636
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Emily Degenhardt

Instructional Facilitator
314.989.7484
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Mrs. Degenhardt has been a teacher for over 13 years, and began her position at South Tech as an Instructional and Assessment Facilitator in 2016. Prior to joining the South Tech team, Mrs. Degenhardt worked as a special education teacher for Special School District. Mrs. Degenhardt attended Murray State University and graduated with Bachelor of Science in Special Education and received her Master’s in Reading from Fontbonne University.

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Amy Eichorn

Special Education
314.989.7478
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JoAnne Fischer

JoAnne Fischer
Mathematics
314.989.7427
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JoAnne Fischer has 15 years of teaching, coaching, and administration experience at various levels. She holds a bachelor of science in mathematics and secondary education from SIUE and a master’s in educational administration from William Woods University. Mrs. Fischer has taught at Hazelwood Central, Timberland, Winfield, North Tech, and South Tech high schools. 

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Chuck Hardy

Paraprofessional
314.989.8448 EXT. 2257
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Chuck Hardy joined the South Tech High School team in 2018. He started his career as a Naval Officer in 1981, and joined SSD in 2001 after serving in the military and working in the corporate world. Chuck has a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Naval Academy. In his spare time, Chuck enjoys sailing and collecting records and vintage stereo equipment.

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Jenny Hartung

Attendance Secretary
314.989.7404
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Angela Keyes

Angela Keyes
Zooloogy
314.989.7465
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Ms. Angela Keyes began working for North Tech High School as the Science Instructor in 2015 and added teaching at South Tech in 2022. Prior to joining the North Tech team, Ms. Keyes worked for homebound and taught science at Jennings High School. She also taught at the Challenger Learning Center.

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Eugenia Lechkova

Human Anatomy & Physiology
314.989.7477
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Mrs. Lechkova has been a Science Instructor for 28 years and began teaching at South Technical High School in 2001. Prior to joining the Tech team she taught science for 13 years in her home country, Bulgaria. Mrs. Lechkova has bachelor's and master's degrees in biology and chemistry from University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria, and earned a teaching certificate from UMSL.

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Liz McDowell

Assistant to the Principal
314.989.7403
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Jessica Milward

Paraprofessional
314.989.7568
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Ms. Jessica Milward originally worked in the field of animal welfare but became interested in studying early childhood education when her oldest son was a preschooler at South Tech’s Early Childhood Center. Prior to joining the South Tech team, Ms. Milward worked with infants and toddlers in an employer-sponsored childcare center. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Ashford University in early childhood education with a specialization in infant/toddler care.

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Melissa Muldoon

Nurse
314.989.7437
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Melissa Muldoon joined the South Tech High School team in 2019. She began her career as a pediatric nurse in 1993 and worked for several children’s hospitals before becoming a school nurse in 2013. Ms. Muldoon has a BSN from Rockhurst/Research College of Nursing. In her spare time, Melissa enjoys spending time outdoors with family, enjoying the company of neighbors and reading.

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Megan Orban

Special Education
314.989.7599
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Phil Patterson

Language Arts
314.989.7443
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Mr. Phil Patterson graduated with his undergraduate degree in secondary English education from Indiana University and a master's degree in secondary administration from UMSL. Before working for SSD, Mr. Patterson worked at Riverview Gardens High School for 12 years. 

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Freda Reasor-West

Mathematics
314.989.7514
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Mrs. Reasor-West has been the Math Instructor at South Tech High School since 2018. She has a Masters in Education and is certified to teach Math, English, and Special Education. She is also a Google Certified Educator.

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Mary Schmitz

Early Childhood Teacher's Aide
314.989.7511
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Ms. Mary Schmitz began working at South Tech High School in the Early Childhood Education Department in 2009. Ms. Schmitz studied Business at the University of Missouri and prior to joining the South Tech Team; she worked at a long-term care facility as the Social Services Director.

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Loretta Schnurbush

Library Media Specialist
314.989.7439
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Ms. Loretta Schnurbush has been with South Tech High School for 2008. Prior to joining the Tech, Ms. Schnurbush was a Librarian at public libraries.

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Lois Tisdale

Early Childhood Teacher's Aide
314.989.7511
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Ms. Lois Tisdale started as an Assistant Teacher in the Early Childhood Center at South Tech High School in August of 2016. She earned her Associates Degree in Early Care and Education at St. Louis Community College and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Central Methodist University in 2012. Ms. Lois has worked in the childcare field for over 30 years.

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Anita Weibert

Student Services/Transportation Secretary
314.989.7411
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Ms. Anita Weibert has been at South Tech since 1997. Her primary responsibilities include data entry support in the Guidance Department and assisting students and parents with transportation/routing questions and issues.

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Mimi Wren

Early Childhood Teacher's Aide
314.989.7423
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Mrs. Mimi Wren first started at South Tech as a high school student, graduating from the Early Childhood program in 1999. She began working in the department as Teachers Assistant in 2005. Mrs. Wren received her Associates Degree in Early Care and Education from St. Louis Community College at Meramec, and is now working on her Bachelor’s Degree through Grand Canyon University.