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    Peggy Hassler
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    Jean Pretto
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    Jeff Wolman
    (NON)

Biographical Information

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Age 60
Occupation Operations manager, paralegal, Keefe & Griffiths, PC
Highest Post-secondary education B.S., Lindenwood University, business administration, paralegal certificate
Public elected offices held Mehlville School Board, 2017-present
Incumbent? Yes
Campaign Email hassler4boe@gmail.com
Academic excellence, fiscal responsibility and safe, future-ready schools. Achieving these priorities requires high standards, strong teachers and staff, transparent budgeting and long-term strategic planning with measurable outcomes and responsible growth. We need to future-proof our district while ensuring stability, accountability and strong results for students.
Over 25 years of service to the Mehlville School District as a parent, volunteer and community leader, including nine years on the Board of Education in leadership roles with MSBA Distinguished Certification. Leadership in finance, policy and long-range strategic and facility planning focused on transparency, responsible stewardship and continued progress for students.
Age 75
Occupation Educator
Highest Post-secondary education M.A., University of Phoenix, school administration and supervision
Public elected offices held Mehlville School Board, 2014-present
Incumbent? Yes
Student safety, student success and student overall well-being.
As a lifetime educator, it is my hope that I can bring my own education and experience to benefit our community by being a member of the Mehlville School Board.
Age 55
Occupation System engineer
Highest Post-secondary education B.S., Washington University, computer science
Public elected offices held Mehlville School Board, 2020-present
Incumbent? Yes
My top three priorities are fiscal responsibility, working to help all students to excel to their best potential and community involvement with the district.
Five years' district involvement as a parent - OES PTO member; MOSAIC PTO member, PTO board secretary, PTO board parliamentarian; six years on the Mehlville School Board, currently as secretary; advocacy committee board member for more than five years, with four years as board chair. At least one year's service on all Mehlville board committees across six years.