About Me
I’m Judy Moticka and I’m running for a second term on the Kirkwood School Board. I’ve lived in Kirkwood for 34 years, I taught English at KHS, and my boys went all through Kirkwood schools
One of the main things I've focused on as a board member is listening: to my fellow board members, to the stakeholders, to the staff, to the students, and to my heart.
My first term has been exhilarating, challenging and some of the most meaningful work I have ever done. I served as secretary and currently serve as vice-president. My committee assignments include Curriculum, Wellness, Policy, Equity, and board rep to KSDF.
As a board, we have accomplished so much, but there is more to do and I’m excited about it. We hired a fantastic new superintendent and together we will be developing a new 5-year strategic plan.
I want to continue with what we have implemented during my term. These include:
- expanding KECC and offering tuition assistance to reach more families
- expanding the Adventure Club
- lowering the threshold for adding new sections in elementary schools
- expanding the IDEA Lab to all elementary schools
- developing a "Jump Start" kindergarten readiness summer school program
- developing an Early Warning system at the middle and high schools so we can intervene with kids sooner rather than later
These benefit all our kids and that will continue to be my priority.
KSD has a well-earned tradition of excellence, and I will continue to build on that.
It has been an honor to serve on the Board, and I hope to have another term to continue to lead with compassion and experience.
EDUCATION:
- Masters in Ed. from Washington University, May 1998
- Bachelor of Arts in English and Education from University of Wisconsin-Madison, December 1982
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
- Kirkwood High School (2001-2006)
- Taught Advanced Placement English Literature, Freshman Language and Composition, Honors Freshman Language and Composition, and American Literature
- Was in charge of English Department Budget and Books from 2004-2006
- Served as Faculty Rep to the PTO
- McCluer North High School, Florissant, MO (1994-2001)
- Pioneered the Advanced Placement English Program
- Served on the Professional Improvement Committee
- Helped develop the A+ Program Curriculum
- Was the Supervising/Cooperating teacher for three student teachers
- James Madison Memorial High School, Madison, WI (1984-1987)
- Developed 12th grade English curriculum
- Developed Journalism elective curriculum