Ferguson-Florissant School District

Darrell Gray named a regional Teacher of the Year Congratulations, Darrell Gray! #stlamerican https://ow.ly/5z7q50SG3qn

McCluer Teacher Named a Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year! Lieutenant Colonel Darrell Gray, an Army JROTC instructor at McCluer High School, was named a Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year. He is one of just ten educators in the St. Louis area to receive this honor. Congratulations, Col. Gray!👏 Gray, a dedicated educator, and retired military veteran, began his teaching career after a 24-year military career. For the past decade, he has dedicated himself to teaching the Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (Army JROTC) at McCluer. A native of Southwest Oklahoma, Gray credits his high school experience with the Army JROTC curriculum and program for shaping his career and life. “I would not be where I am today if I had not had the opportunity to be exposed to the teaching of the JROTC program as a student,” Gray reflected. Learn more about Col. Gray here: https://bit.ly/3WfoVTv.

Come work with us! ⭐️We’re hosting two hiring fairs on July 16 & July 17. The Support Staff Hiring Fair is Tuesday, July 16, for positions, including office professionals, plumbers, carpenters, maintenance technicians, bus drivers, custodians, food service, security officers, and substitute teachers. The Teacher & Instructional Support Leader Hiring Fair is Wednesday, July 17, for early childhood, elementary, middle, high school teachers and instructional support leaders for all levels. You’ll be able to learn about job opportunities and benefits, meet leaders, and complete on-site interviews. Join us from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on July 16 (Support Staff) or July 17 (Teachers & ISLs) at the Ferguson-Florissant School District Administration Center (8855 Dunn Road). Contact Human Resources at 314-687-1934 or [email protected] if you have any questions. Register here: https://bit.ly/4cuVR0c Visit https://bit.ly/ffsdcareers to view all of our current openings and to apply!

We are pleased to announce Dr. Jane Crawford as the assistant superintendent of secondary school leadership. Crawford brings 30 years of experience in education and leadership in the Ferguson-Florissant School District. She currently serves as the assistant superintendent of support services. Prior to that role, she was principal of STEAM Academy at McCluer South-Berkeley High School. Before becoming an administrator at STEAM High, Crawford served the District in numerous leadership roles, as both principal and assistant principal at the elementary and secondary levels, attendance administrator and dean of students. Learn more about Crawford: https://bit.ly/3VY8pHC

We are pleased to announce Brent Mitchell as the assistant superintendent of support services. Mitchell brings nearly 25 years of experience in education and administration leadership. He previously served as the chief of staff in Ferguson-Florissant. Prior to coming to the District, he served as the assistant superintendent of academics and operations at Ignite Community Schools. Prior to those roles, he was the director of academics and operations and principal at Lighthouse Charter Schools. He also previously served as principal at Fuller Middle School in Pulaski County Special School District and a middle school principal at Little Rock School District. Learn more about Mitchell: https://bit.ly/3VY8pHC

We are pleased to announce Sean Joyce as the assistant superintendent of elementary school leadership. He replaces Dr. Deanna Kitson and Dr. Lisa Hazel, who are retiring at the end of the year. Joyce has a career span of more than 25 years in education. He recently served as principal at Robinwood Intermediate. Learn more about Joyce: https://bit.ly/3VY8pHC

We are pleased to announce Dr. Michaela Thomas as director of counseling. Thomas brings nearly two decades of experience in counseling, student development, advocacy, system support, and crisis intervention. She has served as a district home school liaison since 2021. Learn more about Dr. Thomas: https://bit.ly/3VY8pHC

We are pleased to announce Dr. Kaylan Holloway has been selected as principal of McCluer North High School. Holloway served as the associate principal of McCluer High School. He joined FFSD from Saint Louis Public Schools, where he previously served as principal of McKinley Classical Leadership Academy. Prior to that role, he served as vice principal at Metro Academic and Classical High School. Learn more about Dr. Holloway: https://bit.ly/3VY8pHC

We are pleased to welcome Taylor Cameron as the principal of Robinwood Intermediate. Cameron has served the Ferguson-Florissant School District since 2014. He recently served as an assistant principal at Cross Keys Middle. Prior to that role, he was the math instructional support leader at STEAM Academy Middle. Learn more about Cameron here: https://bit.ly/3VY8pHC

We are pleased to announce Doug Wright as the principal of Central Primary. Wright is a proud alumnus of McCluer North and has served in Ferguson-Florissant School District since 2002. Wright currently serves as the assistant principal at Commons Lane Primary. He brings a wealth of experience in education and administrative leadership. Learn more about Wright here: https://bit.ly/3VY8pHC