The College School represents a unique and exceptional learning environment for children, and the Board works to ensure the mission is preserved and the program grows for years to come. This is accomplished through long-range/strategic direction setting, annual budget and major capital expenditure approval, and the maintenance of governance policies. The Board also employs the Head of School and ensures that they have the support they need to lead the operations of the school. 

The Board is composed of 12 to 15 volunteers that can serve up to two consecutive three-year terms. The make-up of the group generally includes current and past parents, TCS alumni, and other community members who bring a diverse mix of skills and backgrounds. The Board executes its work through standing committees (Finance, Advancement, DE&I, Governance & Executive) – each led and directed by a current board member.

If you have interest in learning more about the Board of Trustees, please reach out to Joyce Vest.

This year (2022-23) we are excited to welcome Steve Wang & Alicia Konstantinovich to the Board.

Stephanie Dents
President

Stephanie is an Engineering and Manufacturing Consultant that has spent a career leading organizations that make Food & Consumer Products. She has been a part of the TCS community with her family and two children for over 17 years with her youngest just graduating from TCS in ‘22.

Shaun Hautly
Vice President

Shaun is an Award Winning Filmmaker and Producer from St. Louis. He graduated from TCS in 1999 and lives on The Hill with his wife and son. Some of his work can be seen on YouTube.

Jim Wood
Treasurer

Jim Wood is a Certified Financial Planner, a parent of two TCS alums, and much taller than at first glance.

Melanie Schmickle
Secretary

Melanie is an attorney and holds a masters degree in public administration and policy analysis.  She is a parent to two TCS students and has been part of the community for seven years.

Nik Brym
Trustee

Nik is a CPA, who currently fills the VP of Finance role at a local manufacturing company. He has a son and daughter who both attend TCS, and he’s been a part of the TCS community for seven years. Feel free to connect with Nik via LinkedIn.

Kyle Eash
Trustee

Kyle Eash is a physician and proud TCS dad. His kids, Preston ’22 and Claire ’23, have both attended TCS starting in Preschool. He has served on the board of trustees since Fall 2020 and is a member of the diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility committee.

Jessica Evenson
Trustee

Jessica has over 25 years of experience working in higher education leading operations, managing budgets and leading people. Currently, she leads the compliance and risk efforts at Saint Louis University. Jessica enjoys coaching 6th grade girls’ basketball, hiking/skiing/kayaking and tending to her family’s backyard chicken coop. She is honored to serve the TCS community and sit on the board.

Alicia Konstantinovich
Trustee

Alicia is a construction attorney with in-house experience with both designers and contractors.  She is also a parent to two current TCS students, an alum (Class of 1997), and a second-generation Board member.

Steve McConnell
Trustee

Steve is the Founder and Owner of EverSpring Pharmacy.  He is a graduate of University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy and St. Louis University.  He currently has 2 children attending The College School.

Lee Quarles
Trustee

Lee is the global lead for Strategic Insights for Bayer Crop Science, specializing in consumer market research and market intelligence programs. He and his family have been a part of the TCS community since 2011. He graduated from Saint Louis University in 1999.

Steve Wang
Trustee

Steve is a Managing Director at Protiviti specializing in internal audit, risk management, and sustainability reporting.  He is the parent of two current TCS students.

Stefani Weeden-Smith
Trustee

Stefani is the inaugural director for the St. Louis Anchor Action Network. The Network is committed to driving sustained investment in the people and places in our community impacted by a century of systemic racial and spatial inequities. She and her family have enjoyed being a part of the TCS community for ten years.

Denise Micka
Parent Crew President

Denise serves as the Parent Crew President for TCS. She and her family have been part of the school community for seven years.

Emily Levin
Faculty Representative

Emily is a Kindergarten teacher for TCS and sits on the Board of Trustees as the Faculty Representative. Click here to read her full bio.

Carl Pelofsky
Head of School

Carl serves as Head of School and brings more than 15 years of independent school leadership to this role. Click here to read his full bio.