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The Obama Foundation announced today that Amanda Morrall (’07), philanthropic thought leader, will be part of its sixth cohort of Obama Scholars. This cohort is comprised of up of 30 emerging leaders from around the world. Morrall is the first African-American and the fourth American to participate in the Columbia University global cohort.

Dr. Siabhan May-Washington, President of St. Teresa’s Academy, has been appointed to the Kansas City chapter of Women Corporate Directors, an international organization for women leaders who are serving on more than 8,500 boards of directors across six continents.

Dr. Mandi Sonnenberg, STA Director of STEAM* Projects and Education, receives prestigious WiSTEMM Educator STEMMy Award in recognition of her achievements in STEM/STEAM education.

On Sunday, July 9, The Kansas City Star named St. Teresa’s Academy “Kansas City’s Best High School” based on community-wide input.

St. Teresa’s Academy welcomes three community leaders to the STA Board of Directors, effective July 2023.

Three STA students from the Class of 2025 have advanced to the national Invention Convention competition to present their award-winning invention, “Spoiler Alert.”

Every year, seniors return to campus one last time as student Stars to celebrate together and take part in the Class Day closing ceremony. In a few short days, the Class of 2023 will call themselves STA alumnae.

STA recognizes alumna Laura Foley (’76) for her six years of service on the STA Board of Directors.

The STA campus community gathered on April 27, 2023, to honor student achievements and name this year’s Academy Woman.

In the wake of rising local and national incidents of gun violence, students at St. Teresa’s Academy arranged an event to rally for change. At students’ request, we are sharing their story with the STA community.