Incumbents Jean Marie Andrews and Angie Bernardi triumphed in the race for the Kirkwood School District Board of Education.Â
In Tuesdayâs election, Bernardi took the lead with 5,772 votes or 38.3% of the vote. Andrews earned 5,253 votes or 34.9% of the vote. Newcomer Allen McCoy fell short with 4,041 votes or 26.8% of the vote.
Andrews
The election earned Andrews her second term on the board, on which she currently serves as vice president. She holds degrees in early childhood education and special education, and became a stay-at-home mom after teaching for 10 years at Robinson Elementary. All three of her children attend Keysor Elementary. Her top priority is the academic success of all groups of students, from those who excel to those who need intense support inside or outside of the classroom.Â