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    Loretta Colvin
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    Rachel Lindsey
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    Christy Martinez
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    Brittany Shadduck
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    Loren Widmer-Tiefenbrun
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Age 51
Occupation Nurse practitioner
Highest Post-secondary education Doctorate, St. Louis University, nursing practice
Public elected offices held Maplewood Richmond Heights School Board, 2025-present
Incumbent? Yes
Campaign Email colvinformrh@gmail.com
My top priority as a MRH school board member is to serve our students. To meet this goal, I am committed to supporting our teachers which has earned me endorsement by the MRH National Education Association (NEA). Additionally, I will prioritize financial stewardship and transparent, data-driven decision making when representing the interests of my community.
I am a current MRH School Board member and have held leadership roles with Joe’s Place, MRH Speech and Debate booster club and the Prop B and E committee. I serve as a member of the For Our Community committee and as a MRH school volunteer and fundraiser. I am a nationally recognized clinical educator, with experience as a university professor and nurse practitioner.
Age 42
Occupation Associate professor, St. Louis University
Campaign website http://LindseyforMRH.com
Highest Post-secondary education Ph.D., Princeton University, religion
Campaign Email lindseyformrh@gmail.com
Equity, learning and stewardship. As a school board member, I promise to prioritize learning at all levels, support teachers from classrooms to contracts and work with other district leaders to serve kids, families and neighbors with integrity and respect. I promise to be a responsible steward of district resources and to protect taxpayer investments in this community.
I am an associate professor at St. Louis University, where I have taught since 2016. Before SLU, I was a postdoctoral researcher, lecturer and curriculum developer at Washington University and a visiting professor at Florida State University. Within the district I have coached youth sports, volunteered as a parent in each school and served on district advisory groups.
Age 48
Occupation School psychologist
Highest Post-secondary education Ed.S., University of Missouri-St. Louis, school psychology
Public elected offices held Maplewood Richmond Heights School Board, 2023 -2025
Campaign Email martinezformrh@gmail.com
My priorities as a school board member are 1) ensuring student well-being and success, 2) supporting our teachers and 3) ensuring responsible stewardship and fiscal responsibility. I will strive to create a climate of positivity and security, place a focus on student-centered decision making and align budgetary decisions with the district's educational goals.
I served on the MRH school board from 2023-2025, served on the Joe’s Place board from 2023-2024 and served on the For Our Health committee as an MRH board member. I have over 20 years of experience teaching both general education and special education and currently hold national certification as a school psychologist, which is the role I currently serve in.
Age 34
Occupation Manager, learning experience design team (customer education)
Highest Post-secondary education M.S., Concordia University, instructional design and technology
1). Prioritizing effective learning through hands-on, student-centered instruction. 2). Ensuring fiscal responsibility by managing tax dollars with transparency with a focus on long-term stability. 3). Fostering a supportive culture that retains staff and ensures every student feels safe, seen and empowered to succeed.
I'm a former classroom teacher (K/1st) and Missouri National Education Association member. My district and community experience includes: For Our People board committee member (2023-present), PTO volunteer (2023-present), Girl Scout troop leader (2024-present), Equity in Action advisory council (2025-present), WeStores Cohort leader (Fall 2025).
Age 40
Occupation Public school district administrator, director of student services
Highest Post-secondary education Ed.D., Maryville University, educational leadership
Campaign Email LORENforMRH@gmail.com
Academic excellence for all: over the past five years, increases in achievement for minority students hasn't kept pace with those of white students. Support for staff: culture and climate concerns must be addressed to retain and attract a high-quality team. Fiscal responsibility: state funding cuts are on the horizon so district spending must align to top priorities.
Teacher for at-risk high school students: nine years. Building and program administrator: four years. Central office, Director of Student Services: currently in year four. Doctoral research: improving sense of belonging among minority students in predominantly white schools via increased agency through collaborative decision-making with school and district leadership.