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Home Works Staff

The Home Works team members are professional educators, administrators, and advocates. Our collective knowledge and skills are put to use building useful, impactful support systems and programs for educators and families to work together for all our kids.

  • Ashli Florek CEO portrait

    Ashli Florek

    CEO

    aflorek@teacherhomevisit.org

    Former early childhood educator and Teach for America corps member with over a decade of experience leading Customer Experience, Operations, and Digital Strategy teams in the EdTech sector. Committed to advancing educational equity and building strong partnerships between families and schools. Passionate about creating systems that support student success through trust and collaboration. BA, WashU; MEd, George Mason University.

  • Anna Gardner-Andrews Program Leader portrait

    Anna Gardner-Andrews

    Program Leader

    annag@teacherhomevisit.org

    20 years of experience in education. Former high school English instructor & department head, as well as the recipient of the 2012 St. Louis Public Schools Center for the Humanities Middle & High School Communication Arts Teacher of the Year Awards. Experience includes managing an educational nonprofit, creating and directing a writing mentorship program at University of Missouri - St. Louis, and serving as an adjunct instructor and university supervisor for student teachers at Washington University. Volunteered as a guest speaker on urban education. BA with Honors, Oberlin College; MAEd, WashU.

  • Robby Hamilton

    Director of Development

    rhamilton@teacherhomevisit.org

    Robby Hamilton is an experienced nonprofit professional with a background in development, education, and community engagement. He currently serves as Director of Development at Home Works, leading fundraising strategies to support the organization’s mission of strengthening family–school partnerships. Robby previously worked with institutions including Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis Community College, and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He is passionate about creating opportunities that empower students, families, and communities to thrive

  • Kelsey Huck Operations & Support Manager portrait

    Kelsey Huck

    Operations & Support Manager

    khuck@teacherhomevisit.org

    Early Childhood Education Professional with 5+ years of experience, including 3 years as a kindergarten team lead. Passionate about student success, family engagement, and community involvement. BS, University of Missouri - St. Louis.

  • Leslie Reardon Program Leader portrait

    Leslie Reardon

    Program Leader

    lreardon@teacherhomevisit.org 

    Retired Principal with 30+ years experience in counseling and administration. Passionate about family engagement, education, relationships, and giving back to the community.

  • Betty Tobler Program Leader portrait

    Betty Tobler

    Program Leader

    btobler@teacherhomevisit.org

    Retired District and School Administrator with 50+ years of administrative and classroom experience - 20 years as a high school Business Education Teacher, and 10 years as an Adjunct Professor of Business  Administration at the collegiate level. Passionate about mentoring and providing professional development for school administrators and educators as they implement family engagement activities and programs. BS, Morehead State University; MEd., University of Missouri - St. Louis.

  • Sue Zerbe Program Leader portrait

    Sue Zerbe

    Manager of Analysis and Impact

    szerbe@teacherhomevisit.org

    Educator with 30+ years of teaching, administrative, and consulting experience. MS in Educational Administration from University of Missouri St. Louis and EdS in Educational Administration from Lindenwood University.

Board of Directors

The Home Works Board of Directors provides guidance and oversight for the leadership team. Among our 12 members, the Board holds a wealth of knowledge and experience that they bring to the organization. They meet an average of six times a year.

  • Christopher Bedell portrait

    Christopher Bedell

    Associate Attorney, Polsinelli

  • Xavier Blackwell portrait

    Xavier Blackwell

    Leadership Educator, St. John Vianney High School

  • Ed Dickinson Board Chair portrait

    Ed Dickinson

    Board Chair

    Former CEO, LMI Aerospace


  • Karen F. Evans portrait

    Karen F. Evans

    Former AT&T Executive, Reading Interventionist at Patrick Henry Elementary School, SLPS

  • Keva Fanigan portrait

    Keva Fanegan

    Digital Portfolio Operations Team Lead, Edward Jones

  • Melissa Garcia portrait

    Melissa Garcia

    PhD. Candidate, University of Missouri-St. Louis; Professor, Harris-Stowe State University

  • Alexis Goetz portrait

    Alexis Goetz

    AVP Human Resources —West Coast Operations, Enterprise Holdings

  • Matthew Hawley Board Vice Chair portrait

    Matthew Hawley

    Vice Chair

    Mortgage Production Manager, Regions Mortgage

  • Joseph Kraichely portrait

    Joseph Kraichely

    COO/CFO, Assistance Home Care

  • Constance Taylor portrait

    Constance Taylor

    Manager of Strategic Initiatives, Ameren Missouri

  • Thomas Walker portrait

    Thomas Walker

    Sr. Tech Customer Relations Manager, Wash U Med School

  • Trevor Yaroch portrait

    Trevor Yaroch

    Financial Advisor, Renaissance Financial