Dr. Bonita E. Jamison
Dr. Bonita E. Jamison
Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Bonita E. Jamison, the new superintendent of the Hazelwood School District, is widely recognized as an accomplished educational leader whose work centers on student achievement, equity, and whole-child support systems. During her previous tenure as the superintendent of the Maplewood Richmond Heights School District, the district achieved significant academic gains and earned a 98.5% score on the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP 6) review, the highest among K–12 districts in the state.
Her leadership has focused on increasing academic performance, closing opportunity gaps, and ensuring access to high-quality instruction for all students. She has also strengthened curriculum alignment and instructional consistency across grade levels while fostering transparency and trust through initiatives such as community roundtables, State of the District addresses, and “Coffee with the Superintendent” events.
Dr. Jamison brings a personal connection to HSD as a parent of a Hazelwood West graduate and former resident. A single parent of three, she is known for leading with empathy, high expectations, and a deep commitment to student success.
She holds a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Missouri–Columbia.
Phone: (314) 953-5012 and (314) 953-5013