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Jacob Lohse
Principal
Jacob Lohse
Principal
314.989.7490
Send an EmailMr. Jacob Lohse has been an Administrator for South Tech High School since 2014. Jacob is responsible for instructional leadership and student success at South Tech. His experience began as an Industrial Technology Instructor in Saint Louis County prior to joining SSD as a Facilitator and Administrator at Tech.“As a technical educator, it is my goal to partner with my colleagues at South Tech and our Partner Districts to help students discover their passions in life in order to create a pathway to a successful future.”
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Karista Koehler
Assistant Principal
Karista Koehler
Assistant Principal
314.989.7402
Send an EmailMs. Karista Koehler has been Assistant Principal at South Tech High School since 2015. Prior to joining South Tech, she taught Biology at North Tech High School for 12 years. She holds degrees in Biology, Vocal Music and Education. -
Bob Arcipowski
Precision Machining
Bob Arcipowski
Precision Machining
314.989.7430
Send an EmailMr. 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. -
John Arndt
Automotive Technology
John Arndt
Automotive Technology
314.989.7436
Send an EmailMr. John Arndt has been in the transportation industry for 20 years and began teaching at South Tech High School in 2007. Before joining the South Tech team, Mr. Arndt spent 21 years in the Illinois Air National Guard and 16 years as a Ford service technician. Mr. Arndt has an associate's degree in Automotive Technology and a bachelor's in Workforce Education Development. -
Kristen Barnett
Early Childhood Teacher Assistant
Kristen Barnett
Early Childhood Teacher's Assistant
314.989.7511
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David Bass
Culinary Arts
David Bass
Culinary Arts
314.989.7460
Send an EmailMr. David Bass has been in the culinary arts industry for over 18 years and has worked in various positions, including executive chef at a local restaurant. Mr. Bass began teaching at South Tech High School in 2008 and has a culinary arts, baking, and pastry arts degree. He also holds a certificate in Chef de Cuisine from the American Culinary Federation. -
Nick Beck
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Nick Beck
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
314.989.7431
Send an EmailMr. Nick Beck has been in the HVAC industry for 12 years and began working at South Tech High School in 2015. Before joining the Tech team, Mr. Beck worked in residential and commercial construction.
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Heidi Binggeli
Technology Facilitator
Heidi Binggeli
Technology Facilitator
314.989.7582
Send an EmailMs. Heidi Binggeli is an instructional technology facilitator for North and South Tech. She assists our instructors with integrating varied technological applications into their instructional practice. Before moving to this position, she taught in North Tech’s social studies department for four years. Ms. Binggeli holds a bachelor's in sociology, a master's in secondary social studies, and special education certifications, and is a Google for Education Certified Trainer. -
Catherine Bollinger
Health Sciences
Catherine Bollinger
Health Sciences
314.989.7405
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Amy Bryant
Health Sciences
Amy Bryant
Health Sciences
314.989.7471
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Joan Cather
Student Support
Joan Cather
Student Support
314.989.7409
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Janine Cavanaugh
Health Sciences
Janine Cavanaugh
Health Sciences
314.989.7433
Send an EmailMs. Janine Cavanaugh has worked in healthcare for 28 years and began teaching at South Tech High School in 2010. Before joining the Tech team, Ms. Cavanaugh received her bachelor's in Nursing from SIUE and worked for a long-term healthcare provider. -
Mary Cavanaugh
Special Education Teacher
Mary Cavanaugh
Special Education
314.989.7636
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Jeff Chandler
Counselor
Jeff Chandler
Counselor
314.989.7548
Send an EmailMr. Chandler began his career in 1991, working with children and families at Marygrove Children’s Center. While earning his master’s degree and working for the State of Missouri, Mr. Chandler pursued certification and employment in school counseling. He worked for St. Louis Public Schools and Riverview Gardens High School before joining North Tech in 2004 and South Tech in 2020.
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Francine Davis
Graphic Design
Francine Davis
Graphic Design
314.989.7442
Send an EmailMs. Davis worked in the graphic design industry for over 40 years and began instructing at South Tech in 2000. As a member of the South Tech team, she is responsible for the yearbook and graphic design projects for the building. Ms. Davis enjoys seeing her students excited about design. -
Emily Degenhardt
Instructional Facilitator
Emily Degenhardt
Instructional Facilitator
314.989.7484
Send an EmailMrs. Degenhardt is an experienced teacher who began serving as the instructional and assessment facilitator at South Tech in 2016. Before joining the South Tech team, Mrs. Degenhardt was a special education teacher for Special School District. Mrs. Degenhardt has a bachelor's in Special Education from Murray State and a master’s in Reading from Fontbonne University. -
Sydney Dulaney
Early Childhood Teacher Assistant
Sydney Dulaney
Early Childhood Teacher's Assistant
314.989.7568
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Amy Eichorn
Student Support
Amy Eichorn
Special Education
314.989.7478
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Richard Fenoglio
Electronics & Robotics Engineering
Mr. Fenoglio has been teaching 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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JoAnne Fischer
Mathematics Instructor
JoAnne Fischer
Mathematics
314.989.7427
Send an EmailJoAnne Fischer has 15 years of teaching, coaching, and administration experience at various levels. She holds a bachelor's 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
Chuck Hardy
Paraprofessional
314.989.8448 EXT. 2257
Send an EmailChuck 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's from the United States Naval Academy. Chuck enjoys sailing and collecting records and vintage stereo equipment in his spare time. -
Angela Harrell
Pre-Professional Health Sciences Academy
Angela Harrell
Pre-Professional Health Sciences Academy
314.989.7449
Send an EmailMs. Angela Harrell has worked in healthcare for many years and began teaching at South Tech High School in 2012. Before joining the Tech team, Ms. Harrell worked as a patient care technician in oncology and as a level 1 trauma center as an emergency room nurse. Ms. Harrell has a bachelor's in secondary education, and a bachelor's in Nursing and is a registered nurse. -
Jenny Hartung
Attendance Secretary
Jenny Hartung
Attendance Secretary
314.989.7404
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Paul Heumann
Construction Trades
Paul Heumann
Construction Trades
314.989.7550
Send an EmailMr. Paul Heumann has been in the construction industry for 17 years and began teaching at South Tech High School in 1999. Before joining the Tech team, Mr. Heumann was a brick-and-stone mason. He serves as the South Tech High authorized OSHA outreach trainer and has extensive knowledge of many aspects of construction. -
Barclay Hirth
Electrical Trades
Barclay Hirth
Electrical Trades
314.989.7554
Send an EmailMr. Barclay Hirth began teaching at South Tech High School in 2011 and is a 2001 South Tech Electrical Trades graduate. Mr. Hirth obtained his electrical mechanics degree from Vatterott College and, in 2009, received his Independent Electrical Contractors Apprenticeship certification. -
Donna Hobbs
Veterinary Sciences
Donna Hobbs
Veterinary Sciences
314.989.7551
Send an EmailMs. Donna Hobbs started working in a veterinary hospital as a teenager and has been working with animals ever since. She began teaching at West Tech in 1994 and relocated to South Tech in 2002. She has several certifications, including her Humane Education Specialist and Veterinary Forensics certificate. She serves as the lead advisor of FFA, NEA, and is an ACTE member. Over the years, she has partnered with many local animal rescue groups and animal control organizations, providing opportunities for students to work with and care for homeless pets. -
David Hope
Firefighting & Emergency Medical Technician
David Hope
Firefighting & Emergency Medical Technician
314.989.7454
Send an EmailMr. David Hope joined South Tech High School in 2009 and serves as the Chief of South Tech's Fire and EMS academy. Chief Hope has been in the fire and EMS service since 1999 and is a Missouri state-certified firefighter and paramedic. He also holds over 30 other state and federal certifications, including being a state-certified fire, EMS, AHA, FEMA, and POST instructor. Chief Hope worked for seven years as a firefighter in Jefferson County and has worked as a paramedic for multiple hospitals and EMS agencies in the St. Louis area, including at the US Air Force at Scott Air Force Base. Chief Hope currently serves as the Chairman of the National Education Associations Career and Technical Education Caucus, representing CTE students and teachers nationwide on education issues. -
Diana Johnson
Admissions Representative
Diana Johnson
Admissions Representative
314.989.7588
Send an EmailMs. Diana Johnson has been working in the field of education for over 17 years. Before joining the South Tech team, she worked as a CTE Retention Specialist and Coordinator of Dual Credit and Enrollment at St. Louis Community College. She holds a bachelor's in Elementary Education and a master's in Information Science & Learning Technology. -
Angela Keyes
Zoology Instructor
Angela Keyes
Science
314.989.7465
Send an EmailMs. 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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Suzanne Kirby
Pharmacy Sciences
Suzanne Kirby
Pharmacy Sciences
314.989.7459
Send an EmailMs. Suzanne Kirby started at South Tech in the fall of 2017. She has over 20 years of experience as a pharmacy technician, most of those years spent in hospital and outpatient infusion pharmacies. She has her bachelor's degree in Biology, which she earned at Missouri State, and earned her national certificate as a pharmacy technician in 2001. Before joining South Tech, she made chemotherapy at Pratt Cancer Center on the Mercy campus. -
Eugenia Lechkova
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Eugenia Lechkova
Human Anatomy & Physiology
314.989.7477
Send an EmailMrs. Lechkova has been a science instructor for 28 years and began teaching at South Tech in 2001. Before joining the Tech team, she taught Science for 13 years in her home country, Bulgaria. Mrs. Lechkova has bachelor's and graduate degrees in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria, and earned her teaching certificate from UMSL. -
Ashli Lograsso
Cosmetology
Ashli Lograsso
Cosmetology
314.989.7581
Send an EmailMrs. Lograsso began her career in the beauty industry in 2005 and still works as a self-employed hairstylist and makeup artist in St. Louis. In 2011, Mrs. Lograsso felt a passion for contributing to the growth of today's young hairstylists and decided to join the education branch of the industry. Mrs. Lograsso taught for six years at Paul Mitchell School in St. Louis before joining the South Tech team in 2017. -
Liz McDowell
Assistant to the Principal
Liz McDowell
Assistant to the Principal
314.989.7403
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Melissa Maness
Culinary Arts
Melissa Maness
Culinary Arts
314.989.7460
Send an EmailMrs. Melissa Maness has been in the human services industry for 15 years and began teaching at South Tech High School in 2008. Before joining the South Tech team, Mrs. Maness worked in various roles in the culinary industry. -
Dustin Meyer
Floor Layers Middle Apprenticeship
Dustin Meyer
Floor Layers Middle Apprenticeship
314.989.7441
Send an EmailMr. Dustin Meyer has been in the construction industry for 8 years and began teaching at South Tech High School in 2015. Mr. Meyer began teaching after graduating from the Floor Layers Apprenticeship program at Bayless High School in connection with South Tech. -
Katie Miller
Admissions Representative
Katie Miller
Admissions Representative
314.989.7472
Send an EmailMs. Katie Miller has a Master's in Education and has been an Admissions Representative at South Tech since 2009. -
Jessica Milward
Paraprofessional
Jessica Milward
Paraprofessional
314.989.7568
Send an EmailMs. 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. Before joining the South Tech team, Ms. Milward worked in an employer-sponsored childcare center with infants and toddlers. She earned a bachelor’s from Ashford University in Early Childhood Education, specializing in infant/toddler care. -
Albie Mitchell
Design & Entrepreneurship
Albie Mitchell
Design & Entrepreneurship
314.989.7578
Send an EmailMr. 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. -
Melissa Muldoon
Nurse
Melissa Muldoon
Nurse
314.989.7437
Send an EmailMelissa 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. -
Michele Myers
CISCO Networking Academy
Michele Myers
CISCO Networking Academy
314.989.7515
Send an EmailMrs. Michele Myers has been in the information technology industry for many years and began teaching at South Tech High School in 2013. Before joining the Tech team, Mrs. Myers attended the University of Missouri-Columbia and graduated with a bachelor's in education. She also earned her CISCO Certified Entry Networking Technician certificate in 2013. -
Ken Neuman
Auto Collision Repair
Ken Neuman
Auto Collision Repair
314.989.7435
Send an EmailAfter graduating from South Tech High School in 1982, Mr. Ken Neuman went right to work at a body shop and has worked for 28 years as a professional technician in the auto body industry. Mr. Neuman began working for South Tech in 2010. -
Carly Noel
Cosmetology Instructor
Carly Noel
Cosmetology
314.989.7421
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Megan Orban
Special Education Teacher
Megan Orban
Special Education
314.989.7599
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Phil Patterson
Language Arts
Phil Patterson
Language Arts
314.989.7443
Send an EmailMr. 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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Paul Petrus
Construction Trades
Paul Petrus
Construction Trades
314.989.7434
Send an EmailMr. Petrus has been in the construction industry for over 30 years. He started out working for small remodeling companies during high school and college. Eventually, he joined the Carpenters union and advanced to the level of journeyman. In 2008, he took an early retirement and began teaching at South Tech. As a member of South Tech, he enjoys coming to work and sharing his experiences with his students. -
Sarah Presswood Rhodes
Admissions Representative
Sarah Presswood Rhodes
Admissions Representative
314.989.7451
Send an EmailMs. Sarah Presswood Rhodes has a bachelor's in Criminal Justice. Before joining the South Tech admissions team in 2017, she spent four years in property and real estate management. She also served as South Tech's attendance secretary. -
Randy Prewitt
Automotive Technology
Randy Prewitt
Automotive Technology
314.989.7497
Send an EmailMr. Randy Prewitt has been in the automotive industry for over 20 years and began working for South Tech High School in 2003. Before joining South Tech, Mr. Prewitt worked as a repair technician at Dave Sinclair Lincoln. He has an associate’s degree in Auto Technology, a bachelor's in Applied Management, and is also ASE and EETC certified. -
Destiny Quick
Early Childhood Teacher Assistant
Destiny Quick
Early Childhood Teacher's Assistant
314.989.7568
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Freda Reasor-West
Mathematics
Freda Reasor-West
Mathematics
314.989.7514
Send an EmailMs. 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. -
Ed Rieman
Automotive Technology
Ed Rieman
Automotive Technology
314.989.7528
Send an EmailMr. Ed Rieman has worked in the automotive repair industry for over 25 years and began teaching at South Tech High School in 2004. In high school, Mr. Rieman started in a full-service gas station/repair shop and moved on to a dealership. Through the dealership, he obtained ASE A1-A8 and L1 and Ford Senior Master's Certification. He also holds a degree from Ranken Technical College in Automotive Technology. -
Katie Roberts
Early Childhood Education
Katie Roberts
Early Childhood Education
314.989.7423
Send an EmailMrs. Katie Roberts started working at South Tech in 2007 as a teacher's assistant in the Sunshine Room. She moved into the role of instructor in August 2016. She has a bachelor's in Psychology with a minor in Child and Family Development from Missouri State University. She is working on her master’s in Early Childhood Education at Fontbonne University. -
Loretta Schnurbush
Library Media Specialist
Loretta Schnurbush
Library Media Specialist
314.989.7439
Send an EmailMs. Loretta Schnurbush has been with South Tech High School since 2008. Before joining Tech, Ms. Schnurbush was a librarian at public libraries. -
Alisha Scholer
Counselor
Alisha Scholer
Professional Counselor
314.989.7464
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Jim Sheppard
Welding
Jim Sheppard
Welding
314.989.7429
Send an EmailMr. 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.
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Patti Venturella
Web & Computer Programming
Patti Venturella
Web & Computer Programming
314-989-7444
Send an EmailMrs. Patti Venturella has worked in software and web development for over 25 years. Mrs. Venturella studied computer engineering at Missouri S&T. Before joining the South Tech team, Mrs. Venturella taught at North Tech and worked in software development for various St. Louis companies, including Boeing, Monsanto, and Ameren. Additionally, Mrs. Venturella was an IT instructor at Washington University, UMSL, and Saint Louis University.
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Kristin Vergano
Dental Sciences
Kristin Vergano
Dental Sciences
314.989.7458
Send an EmailMs. Kristin Vergano has been in the dental industry for 10 years and began teaching at South Tech High School in 2015. Prior to joining the South Tech team, Ms. Vergano worked as a dental hygienist and histotech and became the first tutor for the dental hygiene program at Forest Park. -
Jen Werges
Law Enforcement
Jen Werges
Law Enforcement
314.989.7482
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Matt Westhoff
Carpentry
Matt Westhoff
Carpentry
314.989.7487
Send an EmailMatt Westhoff joined the South Tech High School team in 2018. He started his career in carpentry in 2003. Matt graduated from Ranken Technical College in 2002 and joined the St. Louis Carpenters Union in 2005. In his spare time, Matt enjoys spending time with his family and being outdoors. -
Deanna Witt
Social Worker
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Mimi Wren
Early Childhood Teacher's Aide
Mimi Wren
Early Childhood Teacher's Aide
314.989.7423
Send an EmailMrs. 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 a teacher assistant in 2005. Mrs. Wren received her associate's 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.
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Erica Zengerling
Veterinary Sciences
Erica Zengerling
Veterinary Sciences
314.989.7499
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