Staff
The HOME WORKS! staff of professional educators, administrators, and advocates includes:
Kathryn Brayton
Director of Development
10+ years of experience in the legal and nonprofit sector. BA, University of Illinois-Chicago.
Katrina Brown
Director of Program Operations
Social Services Professional with over 13 years of experience, including advocacy, program development and management, evaluation and facilitation. Special interest in the Social Determinants of Health and educational and health disparities. BS, Fontbonne University, M.Ed., University of Missouri St. Louis, and MHA Saint Louis University.
Anna Gardner-Andrews
Program Leader
20 years of experience in education. Former high school English instructor & department head, as well as the recipient of the 2012 St. Louis Public Schools Center for the Humanities Middle & High School Communication Arts Teacher of the Year Awards. Experience includes managing an educational nonprofit, creating and directing a writing mentorship program at University of Missouri - St. Louis, and serving as an adjunct instructor and university supervisor for student teachers at Washington University. Volunteered as a guest speaker on urban education. BA with Honors, Oberlin College; MAEd, Washington University - St. Louis
Kelsey Huck
Operations Associate
Susan Loftin
Support Specialist
30+ years of experience in medical research; worked as a Research Specialist at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis for 15 years. Also worked at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for 13 years in medical research. Special interest in community involvement, children’s literacy, and social equality. BA from University of Florida.
Betty Tobler
Program Leader
Retired District and School Administrator with 50+ years of administrative and classroom experience - 20 years as a high school Business Education Teacher, and 10 years as an Adjunct Professor of Business Administration at the collegiate level. Passionate about mentoring and providing professional development for school administrators and educators as they implement family engagement activities and programs. BS, Morehead State University; M.Ed., University of Missouri - St. Louis
Leslie Reardon
Program Leader
Retired Principal with 30+ years' experience in counseling and administration. Passionate about family engagement, education, relationships, and giving back to the community.
Sue Zerbe
Program Leader
Educator with 30+ years of teaching, administrative, and consulting experience. MS in Educational Administration from University of Missouri St. Louis and EdS in Educational Administration from Lindenwood University.
Ed Dickinson
Interim CEO
Former CEO, LMI Aerospace
Board of Directors
The HOME WORKS! Board of Directors provides guidance and oversight for the leadership team. Among our 13 members, the Board holds a wealth of knowledge and experience that they bring to the organization. They meet an average of six times a year.
Christopher Bedell
Associate Attorney, Polsinelli
Xavier Blackwell
Leadership Educator, St. John Vianney High School
Ed Dickinson
Board Chair
Former CEO, LMI Aerospace
Karen F. Evans
Former AT&T Executive, Reading Interventionist at Patrick Henry Elementary School, SLPS
Keva Fanigan
Digital Portfolio Operations Team Lead, Edward Jones
Melissa Garcia
PhD. Candidate,
University of Missouri-St. Louis; Professor, Harris-Stowe State University
Alexis Goetz
AVP Human Resources —West Coast Operations, Enterprise Holdings
Matthew Hawley
Vice Chair
Mortgage Production Manager, Regions Mortgage
Lisa Huck
Director of Business Development, Dot Foods
Joseph Kraichely
COO/CFO, Assistance Home Care
Constance Taylor
Manager of Strategic Initiatives, Ameren Missouri
Thomas Walker
Sr. Tech Customer Relations Manager, Wash U Med School
Trevor Yaroch
Financial Advisor, Renaissance Financial