Age
41
Highest Post-secondary education
M.A., University of San Francisco, teaching
Ensuring the Clayton School District develops a thoughtful, research-backed and developmentally appropriate approach to educational technology; supporting teachers in implementing curriculum and teaching strategies that foster curiosity and a love of learning; helping the district to responsibly implement its long-range facilities master plan.
Education has been the focus of my professional life. I taught elementary school and middle school math for 10 years before working for a nonprofit focused on math education. I am a parent to children at The Family Center and Meramec Elementary School, and I serve on the district’s teaching and learning advisory council.
Age
41
Occupation
Business executive
Highest Post-secondary education
MBA, Washington University
Public elected offices held
Clayton School Board, 2022-present
Incumbent?
Yes
Planning for our future through Prop O, which funds facility improvements without increasing the debt levy. Continuing the district's focus on closing the opportunity gap to ensure our school district is a place for all learners. Focusing on our children's socio-emotional wellness by ensuring after-school programs and extracurricular pursuits are well-supported.
Jason Growe has served on the Clayton Board of Education since 2022 and is vice president. A former Teach For America educator in the St. Louis Public Schools, he built his career supporting strong public schools and civic leadership. Jason and his wife, Rebecca, live in Clayton with their two daughters, a Wydown sixth grader and a Meramec third grader.
Age
47
Occupation
Associate professor, Washington University School of Medicine
Highest Post-secondary education
Ph.D., University of Michigan, health behavior and health education
Effective and equitable educational leadership: support the superintendent to create environments where every student can reach their full potential. Fiscal responsibility: use taxpayer funds wisely to meet today’s needs and make sound investments in our district's future. Community engagement: create opportunities for dialogue and collaboration.
I have been an active parent of two Clayton students for over a decade, serving on the Captain PTO executive board and district-wide committees. To prepare for this role, I have attended school board meetings for the past 6 months and met with each building principal, several former board members and many current residents. I also teach graduate students at WashU Medicine.
