Inside the WashU partnership examining the power of Black joy in schools
Seanna Leath and the School District of University City are exploring how Black children’s joy, well-being, and racial equity can strengthen educational outcomes.
Providing a safe home to grow: A Q&A with Patricia Bosman, President and CEO of the Haven of Grace
For 40 years, the Haven of Grace has sheltered unhoused pregnant women and their young children in St. Louis. What sets it apart isn’t only that it offers a safe place to give birth — it’s that it supports families for years afterward, through transitional housing, career-readiness programming, and youth development designed to break cycles of generational poverty. We spoke with Patricia […]
Sumner High School Principal Ronda Wallace Receives WashU Provost Impact Award
Saint Louis Public Schools is proud to celebrate Sumner High School Principal Dr. Ronda Wallace for receiving a 2026 Provost Impact Award from Washington University in St. Louis.
Ways to Prioritize You: Q&A with Coach Melody McClellan, AADP
After nearly two decades in pharmaceutical sales, Coach Melody McClellan, a member of the Confluence Collaborative’s Community Collaborative, pivoted to a career as an entrepreneur and now Wellness Expert/Strategist. McClellan founded Unwrap You, a wellness consulting practice that offers corporate programs, motivational speaking, youth programming, and a 90-day course. We spoke with McClellan about her […]