Ms. Sonja Clay-Strozier, Coordinator

Hello, Riverview Gardens families! I am Sonja Clay–Strozier. I am happily married and enjoy spending time with my family! I have been in the field of early childhood for many years. I have assumed the role of a parent educator for 20 years in the Riverview Gardens School District and have transitioned to being the coordinator. It has been very rewarding for me to support families on their parenting journey. I will continue to inform families of the many benefits that our program has to offer!

Ms. Yolanda Fortson, Secretary III

Greetings, Riverview Gardens families! I'm Yolanda Fortson and I've been working at the Michelle Obama ECAC since December 2010 as the building secretary. I transitioned to Parents As Teachers secretary in August 2022. I've been happily married for 26 years and a proud parent of 2 wonderful children who also participated in Parents As Teachers from 2000 to 2008. 

Ms. Marsha Caradine, Parent Educator

Hello RGSD families!  I am Marsha Caradine. I have been a parent educator for almost 5 years. I joined the RGSD parent-educator family in 2021, I have 3 grown children and 6 grandchildren.  I enjoy working with families and assisting them with the development of their children.  I look forward to working with you!! 

Ms. Stephanie Jackson, Parent Educator

Hello, My name is Stephanie Jackson. I have been in the field of education for twenty years with 9 years being a Parent Educator for the Riverview Gardens School district and community families. I am committed to providing services for our district and dedicated to empowering families and developing our youth. I am a mother of five. Outside of work, I enjoy the sport of kickball and spending time with family and friends. 

Ms. Freda Jones, Parent Educator

Hello Riverview Gardens families! I am Freda Jones, and I am so grateful to be a part of the Parents as Teachers Program. PAT is dear to me as I was once a teenage mom and being a participant in the program changed my life. I am dedicated to providing families with the proper care and support they need and deserve. I have two daughters and one son, I’m a Saint Louis native, and look forward to working with you all.

Ms. Jada Spears, Developmental Screener 

Hello Riverview Gardens Families!

My name is Jada Spears and I am the Early Childhood Developmental Screener for Parents As Teachers. I am so excited to be a part of this program! I have worked in the area of Early Childhood Education and Early Intervention for more than 16 years, primarily with Head Start/Early Head Start and the State of Missouri Section for Child Care Regulation. My family participated in Parents As Teachers after the birth of our first child while living in the state of Ohio, where I am originally from. I am happily married and the mother of 3 amazing children. Come be a part of this great program. I am looking forward to meeting you and your families.

Ms. Tomieka Stephens, Parent Educator

Greetings! My name is Tomieka Stephens and I have been a Parent Educator with Parents as Teachers since 2019. Prior to my moving to PAT, I worked as a classroom assistant for Special School District at the Michelle Obama Early Childhood Center and have been in the Riverview Gardens School District since 2016. I am the proud mother of two adult children who continue to make me proud every day and are my biggest motivation. My love for what I do daily stems from the families I work with every day. My goal is to Encourage, Empower and Enlighten families to be the biggest and best advocates for their children in all that they do. 

Ms. Shonta Webb, Parent Educator

My name is Shonta Webb and I am happy to serve families as a parent educator in the Riverview Gardens School District. This is my first year with the district but I have worked in the field of education for over 14 years. I have a Master's degree in elementary education in which I taught 4th grade for 5 years before becoming a parent educator. I am a mother of 3 young children and I am also a parent that participated in the Parent as Teacher program. I am looking forward to partnering with your family! 

Ms. Katherine Whittaker, Parent Educator

Hello RGSD families! I am Katherine Whittaker and I am happy to serve as a Parent Educator for the Riverview Gardens School District. This is my fifth year with RGSD. I am happily married and we have one son who has benefited from all the activities provided by Parents As Teachers.  I am passionate about supporting parents as they navigate their child's development. I look forward to getting to know your family.