Ladue Ram Jeff Kopolow

For Ladue School Board

Ladue Ram
 
 
Supporters

Robert Adler
Fran and Lenny Alper
Kevin and Heather Andrews
Jim and Barbara Baer
Michael Bain
Keith Baizer
Debbie and Lorne Baker
Debbie Banashek-Cole
Karen and Phil Berger
Shelly and Howard Berger
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Kathy Dull
Julie Silverman Eastman
Carol Faintich
Sheryl and Charlie Feldman
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Ben and Gloria Gelber
Rosalie and Ben Goldman
Nancy Goldstein
Suzanne and William Goldstein
Susan and Jonathan Goldstein
Taryn and Ben Goldstein
Beth and Gary Growe
Shirley Huddleston
Robert Kaiser
Barbara and Dr. Ira Kodner
Frank Ladd
Carol Lippman
Sue Matloff
Claude McKenzie
Daniel McQary
Teri Merchant
Rod and Diane Patershuk
Linda Peterson
Dr. Simeon Prager
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Jacqueline Rivkin
Ivan and Peggy Rothman
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Susan Scherck
Beverly and Dr. Joe Schraibman
Andy and Debbie Schwartz
Irl and Jennifer Scissors
Mark and Lee Scissors
Alison and Michael Seidler
Dr. Michael Sherberg
Carole and Mark Shook
Vicki and Jay Shuchart
Sally Kopolow Silvers
Jolanda Smith
Phyllis and Steve Smith
Mary Beth Soffer
Hazel Sohn
Jon and Jean Sokora
Nancy and Mark Sophir
Marian Steen
Rabbi Lane and Linda Steinger
Ruth Steinger
Scott and Nicky Stern
Rabbi Jeffrey and Dr. Arlene Stiffman
Ron and Roz Teper
Cindy Voda
Bill Wallace
Brian Waterman
Jill Weinreich
Margy and Doug Weisman
Sylvia Weissman
Marilyn Young
Judy and Jerry Zafft
Les and Marilyn Zucker
Marc and Amy Zucker

He has the EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Arts in History, Washington University, 1966
  • Master of Arts in Education, Washington University, 1969

He has the EXPERIENCE

  • Current Secretary of the Ladue Board of Education
  • Secondary Social Studies Teacher, Ladue Schools, 1966-2005
  • Calvin K. Kazanjian Economics Foundation Award> for the Teaching of Economics
  • Double-diamond National Forensic League Speech and Debate Coach
  • Adjunct faculty at Washington University, University of Missouri-St. Louis, and Columbia College
  • Government Budget Instructor for Columbia College
  • Curriculum writer for the Missouri History Museum and the Urban Museum Collaborative
  • Instructor, Mizzou Academy, College of Education and Human Development, University of Missouri-Columbia

He has the LEADERSHIP ABILITY & COMMITMENT

  • Co-sponsor of Ladue High School service organizations
    • Blacks Being Involved
    • Gay-Straight Alliance
    • Peers Are Listening (peer counseling organization)
    • High School Taught Elementary Program (peer prevention education)
    • Middle School Tutoring
    • Regional Teen Institute on Substance Abuse (peer leadership training)
    • Canned Food Drive
  • Former treasurer and board member of Greater St. Louis Speech Association
  • Founder and organizer of the Olivette Summerfest for 37 years
  • Past chairperson of the Olivette Youth Commission
  • Resident of Ladue School District since 1967
  • Parent of two children who were educated in the Ladue school system

Educational Opportunities

Ladue Horton Watkins High School consistently ranks as one of the best in the nation. Our renovated high school now provides a twenty-first century facility to support our outstanding academic program. We must continue to provide excellent educational opportunities to all of our students. This means we must be dedicated to equity, to enable every child in our diverse student body to achieve his/her maximum potential. This means that every student should see a path to the development of their own unique talents and interests, including Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math (STEAM) as well as language arts, social studies, and languages. To enable this, we must provide an environment in which students feel safe and valued for who they are.

Why I am running for Ladue Board of Education

As a member of a very effective team, I wish to continue working to move the District forward. I feel It Important to continue our fiscal responsibility as we complete the full upgrade to our facilities. We must build upon the successes we have achieved, particularly as we must focus on providing a safe environment for our students and staff. My experience, particularly as an educator, equips me to help In meeting these needs.

The key issues facing the School Board in the next two or three years

We are In our second challenging year, with a pandemic threatening the well-being of our entire community. We must continue to make the best decisions we can, based on sound medical advice, to protect our students and staff. We must do this while supporting a top quality faculty, providing them with the resources necessary for Instructing our children. We must assist our diverse student population to both celebrate their Individuality while also developing a mutual understanding and appreciation of each other.

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Ron Teper, treasurer


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