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Mehlville School District’s Teacher of the Year ensures all students feel supported

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Emily Glastetter, a science teacher at Oakville High School, was named the Mehlville School District Teacher of the Year at the district’s Recognition Night ceremony on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Glastetter is in her second year as a biology teacher at OHS. She previously taught science at Bernard Middle School.

A teacher stands with Board of Education members and the superintendent in front of a balloon arch on a stage

Image: Glastetter receives the district Teacher of the Year Award from Mehlville Board of Education members and Dr. Jeff Haug, Superintendent of Schools.

“Ms. Glastetter does everything she can to make sure all of her students are successful,” said Brian Brennan, Oakville High School Principal. “She also works hard to support the rest of her team.”

Glastetter has a deep expertise in teaching biology. She’s known for ensuring her classroom activities are engaging and meaningful to students. She’s also a leader in using student assessment data to identify students who are struggling. This allows her to provide those students with extra support to ensure their success.

“In our hallways, she is a ‘teacher’s teacher,’ the person colleagues go to when they need a fresh idea of a collaborative partner to look at student data,” said Emilee Madlinger, Assistant Principal at Oakville High School.

Glastetter’s students are thankful for the support she provides them.

“She’s very helpful, and you can tell that she really cares,” said Selena, an Oakville High School student. “Her lessons are filled with fun, and you learn from them, too.”

Glastetter will represent the Mehlville School District in the state teacher of the year selection process.

“I have always wanted to be a biology teacher, and I love being able to work with the students and share a passion of mine,” said Glastetter. “I feel like my strength comes from learning from my colleagues in order to improve what I’m doing.”

Our Teachers of the Year

At Recognition Night, the district recognized school-level Teachers of the Year for the 2026-2027 school year. Congratulations to these remarkable educators!

  • Morgan Schmidt, Mehlville Early Childhood special education teacher
  • Mikayla Faulkner, Beasley Elementary School third-grade teacher
  • Roy-Austin Spurgeon, Bierbaum Elementary School first-grade teacher
  • Stephanie Stegall, Blades Elementary School first-grade teacher
  • Sarah Schwab, Forder Elementary School counselor
  • Angie Neidhard, Hagemann Elementary School special education teacher
  • Laura Alles, MOSAIC Elementary School second-grade teacher
  • Lauren Waterkotte, Oakville Elementary School reading interventionist
  • Alyssa Fraher, Point Elementary School counselor
  • Callie Klosterman, Rogers Elementary School fifth-grade teacher
  • Claudia Sanchez, Trautwein Elementary School third-grade teacher
  • Alicia Montgomery, Wohlwend Elementary School librarian
  • Sarah Sehie, Bernard Middle School reading teacher
  • Cheryl Tentschert, Buerkle Middle School social studies teacher
  • Dawn Bader, Oakville Middle School math teacher
  • Robin Bailey, Washington MIddle School speech-language pathologist
  • Kristen Dodd, Mehlville High School social studies teacher
  • Emily Glastetter, Oakville High School science teacher
  • Steve Kress, SCOPE science teacher

Retiring Teachers

A large group of staff members pose for a group photo in a banquet room

Image: Retiring teachers and support staff members were recognized on Tuesday, April 7, at the district’s Retiree Luncheon.

Thank you to these teachers who are retiring at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year!

  • Kelly Brady, Mehlville Early Childhood speech-language pathologist
  • Jonna Vollink, Mehlville Early Childhood physical therapist
  • Renee Zerwig, Blades Elementary School fourth-grade teacher
  • Barbara Lagrange-Baron: Forder Elementary School fifth-grade teacher
  • Lori Irvin, Oakville Elementary School first-grade teacher
  • Debra Licavoli, Oakville Elementary School first-grade teacher
  • Janis Dirnbeck, Trautwein Elementary School fourth-grade teacher
  • Sue Majchrzak, Trautwein Elementary School academic interventionist
  • Dr. David Meschke, Wohlwend Elementary School principal
  • Christopher Ahrens, Bernard Middle School social studies teacher
  • Julie Dorsam, Bernard Middle School social studies teacher
  • Chris Cook, Buerkle Middle School P.E. teacher
  • Cathy Schultz, Buerkle Middle School computer science teacher
  • Cheryl Tentschert, Buerkle Middle School social studies teacher
  • Kelly Byrne, Washington Middle School health teacher
  • Terri Dees, Washington Middle School gifted teacher
  • Dan Haertling, Washington Middle School science teacher
  • Laura Reitz, Washington Middle School English language arts teacher
  • Tony Brown, Mehlville High School instrumental music teacher
  • Dr. Tim Champion, Mehlville High School athletic director
  • Heather Morris, Mehlville High School science teacher
  • Steven Buss, Oakville High School math teacher
  • Rebekah Kirchhofer, Oakville High School science teacher
  • Karla Schmid, Oakville High School personalized learning lab teacher
  • John Souris, Oakville High School math teacher
  • Christopher Ventimiglia, Oakville High School counselor
  • Deana Tice, Oakville High School and SCOPE counselor
  • Dr. Chad S. Dickemper, Associate Superintendent
  • Adam Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services

Thank you to our sponsors!

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Thank you to the following Platinum and Gold sponsors for their support of district recognition activities: Midwest BankCentre and William G. Cocos Plumbing Co. Inc.