Ms. Higgins is a Lindenwood University graduate with an advance degree in Educational Leadership, as well as a master’s degree in elementary and secondary administration. Ms. Higgins also has earned a second master’s in special reading. Ms. Higgins began her career 2000, as a technology assistant for Mann Elementary in St. Louis Public Schools. From 2003-2005 she worked as reading specialist with Normandy School District before serving 15 years with Ferguson- Florissant Schools. Ms. Higgins has worked as a reading specialist for five years in Ferguson-Florissant District and six years as a classroom teacher and four years as an instructional support leader. Ms. Higgins supports teachers, students, parents and our community with the guiding belief that all children have the right to be educated in a safe environment that consist of a caring, committed and competent educator