Director of Beyond School

Gabrielle has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting from Washington University in St. Louis. She enjoys road trips, wandering through art museums, reading, public transit + spending time with her sisters.

Beyond School Sr. Manager of Program Quality

Kayla is from the Lou and she’s proud! She joins our team with a MEd in Learning, Teaching and Curriculum from the University of Missouri (MIZ!). Her favorite thing is to spend time with her husband and girls!

Beyond School CAPSA Manager

Peter graduated from Drury University with a Bachelor of Science, English + his TESOL/ ESL/ TEFL Certification. Peter taught ESL in Costa Rica + has returned to the United States to further his career in education while being closer to his friends + family. He loves nature, being a self-proclaimed nerd + reading every day. St. Louis has always been his home + he loves being able to serve in it. One of his favorite things is how many parks we have!

Beyond School Program Manager

Elora recently graduated from Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo, where she received her BFA in Creative Writing. Fun fact - she is in a soccer league + is currently writing a fantasy novel. In her free time she likes to crotchet, hang out with her friends, walk around our parks + watch k-dramas.

Beyond School Coordinator - St. Louis Language Immersion School

Rico is a man of many hobbies + passions. He likes playing tennis + pickleball, going to concerts + has an unhealthy obsession with reality tv. He is exceptionally good at puzzles. His favorite thing about St. Louis is the entertainment culture!

Beyond School Site Coordinator - Lafayette Preparatory Academy

Mandy is joining the team with an impressive Duolingo streak of over 400 days, ask her what language she's learning! She also has two cats named Fresca + Willy. Her favorite things about St. Louis are all of the free activities + different neighborhoods.

Beyond School Site Coordinator - The Biome School

Timaya has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Criminology. She’s the oldest of three, a self-proclaimed science-loving geek with a passion for horror movies. In St. Louis, you’ll most often find her enjoying a walk through Forest Park or Tower Grove Park.

Beyond School Success Coach ACM - SLLIS

David loves classic cars and even is a mechanic outside of Beyond School. He loves to travel, is a single father and his favorite thing about St. Louis is the culture!

Beyond School Success Coach ACM - SLLIS

Areshia joins the Beyond School team as a mom of two sons, a self-proclaimed steak lover + a current major in criminal justice. Her favorite thing about St. Louis is the way the city is developing.

Beyond School Success Coach ACM - SLLIS

Beyond School Success Coach ACM - SLLIS

Grant has lived in nine places, has six siblings, + didn’t get his first smartphone until age 21! He feels his purpose is to love God by loving others. Grant’s favorite thing about St. Louis is the parks, where he can connect with people + play disc golf.

Beyond School Success Coach ACM - SLLIS

Beyond School Success Coach ACM - SLLIS

Tayvon loves pasta, is obsessed with Pixar’s Cars + finds joy in experiencing new things. His favorite thing about St. Louis is the Arch!

Beyond School Associate ACM - SLLIS

Beyond School Success Coach ACM - LPA

Ty is a graduate of Missouri Valley College. His favorite things about St. Louis are all of the free places to go + the food. He also can do spot-on voice impressions.

Beyond School Success Coach ACM - LPA

Carissa has her B.S. in Aerospace Engineering + is full of fun facts! All her fingers are double-jointed, she used to ride horses + she can say the alphabet backwards (yes really!) Her favorite thing about St. Louis is the music and entertainment scene.

Associate ACM - LPA

Beyond School Success Coach ACM - LPA

Robin played the tuba in middle school, threw the first pitch at a Miami Marlins game, + has performed stand-up + improv comedy. Robin appreciates St. Louis for its diverse food, kind residents + strong sense pride.

Beyond School Success Coach ACM - LPA

Katerina enjoys traveling, hiking, reading, + watching TV. She especially appreciates St. Louis for its people, beautiful landscape + museums.

Beyond School Success Coach ACM - LPA

Mvwai was born in Germany + has lived in three different states. He especially appreciates St. Louis for its welcoming community + diverse cuisines.

Beyond School Success Coach ACM - Biome

Beyond School Success Coach ACM - Biome

Meceds is a Chicago native, freelance writer, + podcast + radio host with a special love for frogs. She enjoys St. Louis’s abundant greenery + natural spaces + is always eager to discuss environmentalism + feminism.

Beyond School Success Coach ACM - Biome

Tommy is a person of many talents! He speaks Spanish, is an avid ice hockey + roller hockey player + has an extensive hat + jersey collection. His favorite things about St. Louis are the Blues, the Botanical Garden, Forest Park + variety of ethnic foods!

Beyond School Success Coach ACM - Biome

Beyond School Communications & Volunteer VISTA

Ariel was named after a titular Disney character, a family tradition shared by her younger sisters, Jasmine + Aurora. Three years before moving to St. Louis, she visited the city on her high school senior trip. She loves experiencing all four seasons—especially snowy winters—+ celebrates her birthday each year at the St. Louis Zoo. Recently, she has also begun enjoying performances at the Muny. A fun fact about Ariel: she has written a book!