NSC Joint Executive Governing Board Election is April 7, 2026

WILLIAM H. HUMPHREY

I lived 2 years in Vinita Park and 42 years in The City of Bel-Nor. I have been married for 43 years. My wife and I raised 2 children and 1 nephew. They all graduated from Normandy School District. I am currently on the school board. I was elected from 2007-2013, was appointed by the state to the state appointed board 2021-2022 and re-elected in 2023. I have been elected twice by my colleagues to serve as President. I am currently the board representative on the construction committee, responsible for 36 million dollar renovation of the high school, football/track field, Viking Hall and concession stands. I retired from the Boy Scouts after 18 years of service. I also worked 10 years in Human Resourses and 10 years in the insurance industry as a Property Damage and Bodily injury Claims Specialist.

I graduated from The University of Missouri-St. Louis. I also hold a Chancellor’s Certificate in Civic Leadership from Neighborhood Leadership Fellows and am past President of the Hampton-MidtownKiwanis, Director, Capital Fund Board Beyond Housing and President of Board of Trustees Pleasant Green MB Church.

My hobbies are vegetable gardening, photography, vinyl collecting, music. I play drums.

Why are you running for the NSC Joint Executive Governing Board?

I am a current school board member running for re-election. I have faithfully served our community for 10 years working to ensure that our children have world class facilities and a quality education. I am committed to continuing to build the best school system for our children. We are focused on achieving full accreditation, while improving school safety, attendance and providing career and higher education options for our students. I am committed to continue working on behalf of our families and children to create a district that we will all be proud of I ask for your support in the upcoming election.

What is your occupation/name of your employer?

Retired District Executive with The Greater St. Louis Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America

How long have you lived in the Normandy schools' footprint?

44 years

VIOLET TAYLOR

I have lived in the Normandy School District for 27 years. I lived in Vinita Park for 4 1/2 years and Unincorporated for the past 23 years. I am the mother of 4 Normandy High high school graduates. I currently have a 10th grader at the high school. I am the grandmother of 7 and have 1 great grandson. I graduated from Soldan High School and attended the Work Study Program during my high school years, this program allowed me to attend classes and also maintain a job while learning.  While my background is not based solely on education, I have been a Sunday School teacher for the past 20 years. I believe the things that I've learned from the church have helped instill a desire to see all students strive for an education.

I would often drive through my neighborhood and see many of our children hanging out. This was a concern for me, and I wondered why are they not in school? I became the neighborhood parent where the children could come and hang out, with one stipulation, you must attend school!  Many times parents who just stop by and say "thanks" for having that safe place. Education was an important part of my children's life and I believe this gave me push to make sure that our children can and will succeed.

Why are you running for the NSC Joint Executive Governing Board?

I was elected to the Joint Executive Governing Board in 2023, and I believe that the people in our community trusted that I would strive to make our school district a place where students can come and leave with the knowledge and education to become successful individuals. Throughout my past 3 years I have worked along side my board colleagues making decisions that have created a space where our educators can teach those life skills, understanding of basic learning principles and having those skills as they move forward in their lives.  I have never allowed my personal opinions or concerns to influence any decisions when it comes to our students. The JEGB is a collective and we stand together when it comes to our students. One exception, I stand firm in my decision when it comes to ensuring that the Normandy School Collaborative regains full Accreditation!!! As a member of the board  we work collectively with our district staff, educators and all members of NSC to ensure that our students stay on track, attain  educational skills, knowledge and understanding of what it takes to thrive in life.

I have determined within myself to be more active, visible and accountable to the Normandy community, to the people who chose me to serve on this board, therefore, I pledge to serve the district, community members and foremost our students who may be counting on us. 

IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD . . WE ARE THE VILLAGE, LET'S DO IT!!!

MONICA P JEFFERSON

My relationship with the Normandy Schools Collaborative began in the 1995-96 school year when it was named Normandy School District. I worked for Special School District as a Speech-Language Pathologist at Normandy High School. I worked at Normandy High School for 17 years and met lots of wonderful students, staff and families. I moved into the Normandy footprint in 1995.

I became involved in the community by serving on Beyond Housing’s Public Policy and Advocacy Council and serving as an alderperson in the city of Greendale. I later went on to become Greendale’s president of the board of alderpersons. I served as board president until the untimely passing of our beloved mayor. I then became the mayor of Greendale. After becoming mayor, I got involved in the 24:1 Municipal Partnership along with the other elected officials within the Normandy Schools Collaborative’s footprint. On 01/15/2026, the mayors and chairpersons placed their confidence in me and elected me to serve as the chair of the 24:1 Municipal Partnership.

Why are you running for the NSC Joint Executive Governing Board?

I am running to serve on the NSC Joint Executive Governing Board because I would like to build a stronger relationship between school and community. I believe that if we have open, active, and transparent lines of communication we can develop a stronger relationship between the two. Creating a sense of community enables our students to be successful and productive members of our community and society. I would like to foster a community where people know, value and respect one another and all work together with the common goal of our students achieving academic success. We all can and should play a part in creating and maintaining academic excellence for students. With open lines of communication we can all be knowledgeable about school and community activities and events and on some occasions even create joint school/community events together that foster partnerships that in turn help students and families to work on one accord and thrive.

What is your occupation/name of your employer?

Retired

How long have you lived in the Normandy schools' footprint?

29 years

THERESA PEARSON

I am a proud Normandy Schools Collaborative alum and lifelong advocate for our students, families, and community. My connection to this district is both personal and professional—Normandy helped shape who I am, and I am committed to ensuring every student has access to high-quality educational opportunities.

I currently serve in multiple leadership and governance roles focused on education, youth development, and community well-being, including service on the Normandy Schools Collaborative School Board , the SSD Governing Board and Propels Kitchens. My work has included advocating for school facility improvements, supporting literacy from early childhood through middle school, and helping create safe, engaging spaces for our youth.

A key focus of my leadership is moving the district toward full accreditation. This includes strengthening accountability, supporting academic excellence, ensuring compliance with standards, and fostering transparency and collaboration among district leadership, staff, families, and the community.

Why are you running for the NSC Joint Executive Governing Board?

I believe strong systems, clear communication, and responsible governance are essential to rebuilding trust and driving measurable progress.

I am running to continue advocating for students, supporting families, and working collaboratively to move our district forward—toward stability, accreditation, and long-term success.

How long have you lived in the Normandy schools' footprint?

Three decades.