MSB Administration
Missouri School for the Blind is operated by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Dr. Margie Vandeven, Commissioner. The school is overseen by Mark Wheatley, Assistant Commissioner, Office of Special Education, and on site governance is provided by Superintendent Geoffrey Barney.
Contact Us
Mailing Address: 3815 Magnolia Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110
Telephone: 314-776-4320
Fax: 314-776-1875
Superintendent's Office
Barbara Stramler, School System Analyst
Telephone: 314-633-1573
Email: Barbara.Stramler@msb.dese.mo.gov
Mr. Geoffrey Barney, Superintendent
Telephone: 314-776-4320
Email: Geoffrey.Barney@msb.dese.mo.gov
Business Operations
Business Operations is comprised of the Business Office, Food Service and Central Supply divisions.
Regina Jennings, School System Analyst
Telephone: 314-633-3946
Email: Regina.Jennings@msb.dese.mo.gov
William Runzo, Director
Telephone: 314-633-1572
Email: William.Runzo@msb.dese.mo.gov
Clinical, Ancillary and Residential Services
Clinical, Ancillary and Residential Services operates the MSB Health Center and provides therapy services, as well as supervision and programming for resident students during after-school, evening and night hours.
Residential Shared Line (evening & overnight)
Telephone: 314-633-3931
Community Relations
The Community Relations Department publishes Mules Express, the quarterly newsletter, organizes special events, manages the Web site and coordinates volunteers and donations.
Andrea Stoffel, Facilitator
Telephone: 314-633-3942
Email: Andrea.Stoffel@msb.dese.mo.gov
Education
The Assistant Superintendent heads the Education Division, which operates MSB's centerbase program for students ages 5-21. For more information about MSB educational programming.
Joy Waddell, Assistant Superintendent
Telephone: 314-776-4320
Email: Joyce.Waddell@msb.dese.mo.gov
Human Resources
Human Resources coordinates payroll, benefits and employment services. View MSB job vacancies online.
Karen Burkhead, Human Resources Analyst
Telephone: 314-633-1556
Email: Karen.Burkhead@msb.dese.mo.gov
Outreach Services
Outreach Services includes the Missouri DeafBlind Technical Assistance Project, Missouri Statewide Parent Involvement Network (MoSPIN), Missouri Instructional Resource Center (MIRC), Missouri School for the Blind Library Media Center (LMC), Outreach Vision and Orientation & Mobility Services, and professional development opportunities.
Samantha Dorsey, Administrative Assistant
Telephone: 314-633- 3961
Email: Samantha.Dorsey@msb.dese.mo.gov
Jane C. Herder, Director Outreach/DeafBlind Project Director
Telephone: 314-633-1582
Email: Jane.Herder@msb.dese.mo.gov
Plant Maintenance
Physical Plant Maintenance is responsible for maintenance of the entire physical plant and reports to the Office of Administration, Jefferson City.
Steve Schlereth, Physical Plant Supervisor II
Telephone: 314-633-1563
Email: steven.schlereth@oa.mo.gov
Michael LaBarbera, Maintenance Supervisor
Telephone: 314-244-8945