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

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.