About St. Louis CAPS
Get to know our mission, guiding principles, and stellar staff that stand as the foundation for the St. Louis CAPS experience.
We Are St. Louis CAPS
Tim Luecke, Ed.D.
Director – St. Louis CAPS
Mallori Green
Global Business & Entrepreneurship Instructor
Gavin Grillo
Engineering & Technology Design and Development Instructor
Rochell Hill
Medicine, Healthcare, & Bioscience at SSM St. Clare Hospital – Fenton
Tim Knox
Medicine, Healthcare, & Bioscience Instructor at Mercy Hospital South
Our Board Of Directors
The St. Louis CAPS Board of Directors is comprised education leaders that represent partner school districts and key business & industry partners that align with the courses offered.
Brandon Dempsey
Co-Founder GBG. Marketing, Author, & Speaker
Edward Hubbell
Vice President – Mercy Technology Services & Business Partners
Chris Wilson
Vice President of Operations & Partner – Wilson Manufacturing
Dr. Travis Bracht
Superintendent – Affton School District
Amy Ruzicka
Superintendent – Bayless School District
Dr. Kenneth Roumpos
Superintendent – Kirkwood School District
Dr. Tony Lake
Superintendent – Lindbergh School District
Dr. Jeff Haug
Superintendent – Mehlville School District
Our Mission
The St. Louis Centers for Advanced Professional Studies represents the collaboration of education, business and community, providing students with a unique, immersive experience, resulting in highly skilled, adaptable, global innovators and leaders.
Our Guiding Principles
helping unite, define, and guide the STLCAPS experience:
Professional Skills Development
Unique experiences allow students to cultivate transformative professional skills such as understanding expectations, time management and other essential business values. These skills are critical to providing students a competitive advantage in their post-secondary education and professional careers.
Responsiveness
CAPS supports high-skill, high-demand careers through ongoing innovation in curriculum development, programs and services based on local business and community needs.
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Instructors create an environment where creative thinking and problem solving is encouraged. An innovative culture is key to fostering entrepreneurial learning and design thinking.
Self-Discovery and Exploration
Students realize their strengths and passions by exploring and experiencing potential professions. This allows them to make informed decisions about their future, while learning to exhibit leadership.
