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    Miranda Avant
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    Theo Brown Sr.
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    Jacqueline S. Jackson
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    Sharon Titsworth
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    Melvin Williams
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Biographical Information

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Age 48
Occupation Educator/CEO
Highest Post-secondary education Ed.D., St. Louis University, educational leadership
Public elected offices held Alderwoman, Bellefontaine Neighbors, Ward 4, 2018-2021; Riverview Gardens School Board (appointed), 2021-2022; Riverview Gardens School Board, 2023-present
Incumbent? Yes
Campaign Email dravantelliott@gmail.com
home_phone 314-853-6011
I am committed to serving students, families and the Riverview community through leadership that is transparent, fiscally responsible and focused on continuous improvement and accreditation.
I bring over 20 years of experience in public education as a teacher and administrator. I hold certifications in special education, administration, and career and technical education administration. I have served as both a state-appointed and elected school board member. My work has focused on student achievement, compliance, accountability and district governance.
Age 77
Occupation Fire chief, pastor, committeeman, publisher
Highest Post-secondary education Graduate, St. Louis police and fire academies
Public elected offices held St. Louis Community College Board of Trustees, Subdistrict 1, 2014
1). Support as an elected officer the incorporation of a volunteer fire protection association at the school district and the St. Louis Community College district. 2). Improve police and fire science programs. 3). Hire police chiefs for each community college campus with fire marshal professional training under National Fire Protection Association standard No. 1037.
My 50-year-plus work history, including as a police and fire official, my education and experience and my election in 2014 to the community college board. Founder of the nonprofit STLCC Afro-American board of trustees veterans association. Elected Libertarian Party township committeeman.
Age 56
Occupation Early childhood educator
Highest Post-secondary education A.A., Advantage College, theology
Public elected offices held Riverview Gardens School Board, 2023-present
Incumbent? Yes
Campaign Email cjjackson1011@gmail.com
1). Higher-quality education. 2). Higher teacher salaries and retention. 3). Full accreditation.
I am an early childhood educator and I believe that every child has a voice and should have representation at the table where they are the foundation. I am also in my third year as a board member where I hold the position of treasurer. I believe for any district to continue to move forward there must be full transparency with the students, teachers and community we serve.
Age 71
Highest Post-secondary education BSN, Western University
Public elected offices held Riverview Gardens School Board, 2023-present
Incumbent? Yes
Campaign Email stitsworth3@gmail.com
Quality education, increased teachers' salaries and recruitment.
Vice president of school board, vice president of community Urban League Block Unit, community outreach assistance, after-school tutoring, worked on RGS issues for 30 years and lived in the district for more than 30 years.
Age 69
Occupation Educator, retired
Highest Post-secondary education M.S., Webster University, computer science
Campaign Email ElectMRWilliams@gmail.com
1). Improve discipline for better instruction. 2). Be supportive of staff and parents. 3). Equitable resource allocation for teachers and students.
Employed with the St. Louis Public School District from 1982-2012. Positions held included: classroom teacher, instructional coordinator, curriculum development and design and disciplinary administrator.