Our Team Meet the team of experienced educators and staff devoted to setting scholars up for successful futures. Our commitments to our scholars mean nothing without a dedicated and caring team to interact daily with them. We’re committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for our staff so they can be at their best to serve our scholars. In doing so, we attract and retain the best talent. Our team prepares our scholars for academic excellence and the world. Meet Dr. Ming A Letter from Our Executive Director I am excited to welcome you to the virtual home for all things Momentum Academy. Though we have been known by other names, Momentum has roots in the St. Louis community, and we are passionate about readying St. Louis youth for the world, no matter what they choose to do. That’s why we like the name Momentum: it implies a sense of movement, a forward motion that not only reflects that students are moving through grades in school, but also moving toward their goals and greater educational and personal being. It is the role of a school to keep this momentum going, placing students first so that they build character, confidence and community. It is those three guiding principles that inform everything we do at Momentum, and we’re excited at the thought of you enrolling your child and experiencing our life-changing results for yourselves. Please explore our website and learn more about our Momentum family. We can’t wait to meet you. Meet Our Team We are passionate about serving scholars so they can be their best selves. Learn more about our team. Sort By Filter News Christian Adams Physical Education Teacher Janae Adams Chef, Food Service Lead Andrea Andrews Curriculum Coordinator and Coach Angela Ashby Curriculum Coordinator Carshaundra Baker Regional Operations Manager Jenna Banks Art Teacher Michal Basford Middle School Social Studies Teacher Antionette Bedessie Chief Operating Officer Brittani Booker Kinder/1st Grade TA Mark Boyd Marketing and Communications Manager Sarah Burchett Human Resource Generalist Tawanda Burrnett Custodian Board of Directors The Momentum Board of Directors is a committed team of community members who meets regularly to oversee the governance of our school and help guide us in the right direction. While holding us accountable, they work with our sponsors to ensure we are setting and meeting our goals that move the district forward. View & Download Board Publications View Upcoming Board Meeting Details Contact the Board 2024-2025 Board of Directors David Simmons, President Melissa Powers, Treasurer Kathy Kirk, Secretary Patrick Davis, Member Hanley Chiang, Member Courtney Stevenson, Member Nelish Patel, Member Theresa Yoffie, Member Want to join our team? Momentum Academy is always looking for talented individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of children. If you share our passion for educating the next generation, we want you to become a part of our team See Our Open Positions