Missouri School for the Blind is operated by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Dr. Karla Eslinger, 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 Mr. Geoffrey Barney, Superintendent

Student Services

Student Services includes the Education Division, which operates MSB's centerbase program for students ages 5-21, and Clinical, Ancillary and Residential Services, which operates the Health Center, provides therapy services, and provides supervision and programming for resident students during after-school, evening and overnight hours.

Desirée Morris, Ed.S., Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Rosen, School Supervisor Bailey Thomas, CVRT, Residential Life Administrator Residential Shared Line (evening & overnight)
  • Telephone: 314-633-3931
Health Center
  • Telephone: 314-633-3921
  • Telephone: 314-633-3922

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.

Lindsey Maag, Outreach Administraive Assistant Jane C. Herder, Director Outreach/DeafBlind Project Director

Community Relations

The Community Relations Department publishes Mules Express, the quarterly newsletter, organizes special events, manages the Web site and coordinates volunteers and donations.

Carlie Lee, Facilitator

Business Operations

Business Operations is comprised of the Business Office, Food Service and Central Supply divisions.

Regina Jennings, School System Analyst William Runzo, Director

Human Resources

Human Resources coordinates payroll, benefits and employment services. View MSB job vacancies online.

Karen Burkhead, Human Resources Analyst

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 Michael LaBarbera, Maintenance Supervisor