Gateway MST Elementary School

‘Teachers have three loves: love of learning, love of learners, and the love of bringing the first two loves together.’–Scott Hayden

Hello Wonderful People!

Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year!  An unbelievable year is an understatement in my opinion.  Our country and community has been impacted by COVID19, protests, voter disenfranchisement, and many more issues.  What’s very prevalent right now as you read this is You and your Child.  Your child and other children are our future. What impacts them shapes our tomorrow and that is why EDUCATION is SO important.  

I have many titles.  The titles that I want to be remembered for is student, mother, and teacher.  I have always been a lover of knowledge. Becoming a mother birthed the passion of nurturing precious little ones and teaching knowledge not to only my children that I birthed, but the children in my community.  I began volunteering in public and private schools over twenty years ago. During that time, I began teaching for St. Louis Public Schools in 2003.  In 2006, I earned my bachelor’s degree in education at Harris Stowe State University.  I received my M.Ed at University of MO St. Louis in 2008.  My experiences and education have prepared me for these times.

Together we can!  This school year I will enter your lives virtually and in-person hopefully.  I will research and implement best practices to present content knowledge and skills.  I’m sure your child can teach me a thing or two about technology J.  Communication is essential.  I will communicate your child’s successes, concerns, and progress.  Please provide any information you think is valuable.  I can’t wait to hear from you!!    

WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER,

Ms. Hayes

latosha.hayes@slps.org