• Contacting the Board of Education

    There are many ways to stay in contact and learn about the Clayton Board of Education.

    • Call the Office of the Superintendent at 314.854.6017.
    • Write to the Board at the District’s Administrative Center, #2 Mark Twain Circle, Clayton, MO 63105.
    • Send a fax to the Office of the Superintendent at 314.854.6093.
    • Send an email to board@claytonschools.net.

     

    Board of Education Members

     

    Stacy SiwakStacy Siwak, President
    314-614-9494
    Term Expires: 2026
     
    Stacy Siwak earned her Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education and Spanish from Indiana University and her Master of Education in School Counseling from University of Missouri - St. Louis. She previously served as a teacher with the Rockwood School District and at Washington University. Stacy and her husband, Greg, have three children who graduated from Clayton High School.  



    JGJason Growe, Vice President
    314.440.3453
    Term Expires: 2026
     
    Jason Growe received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Indiana University and Masters in Business Administration from the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis. He is the Chief Executive Officer of LiveWell Partners, a home health and hospice provider with locations throughout the Midwest. Jason is an alumnus of Teach for America, having served in the St. Louis region. He has also served as a member of the Board of Directors for Cultural Leadership and STL Youth Jobs. Jason and his wife, Rebecca, have two daughters - one attending Wydown Middle School and the other attending Meramec Elementary.


    Kim Hurst
    Kimberly Hurst, Treasurer
    kimberlyhurst@claytonschools.net
    314.479.8115
    Term Expires: 2026
     
    Kim Hurst earned Bachelors of Science degrees in Finance and Political Science from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and received her MBA from Kansas State University. She currently leads strategy and M&A as the Vice President of Corporate Development at Benson Hill, Inc and is the Co-Founder of Finally! Foods, a St. Louis-based company focused on nutritious snacks. Kim and her husband, Jeff, have three children who attend Clayton High School.
     
     
    Chris Win, Secretary 
    chriswin@claytonschools.net
    314.363.9070
    Term Expires: 2028
     
    Chris Win received her Liberal Arts degree in Psychology from Washington University as well as a Masters in both Public Health and Social Work from Saint Louis University. She has served as a mental health counselor and health educator at Washington University, as well as volunteering with the PAC.ED Steering Committee, Glenridge PTO, Moms Demand Action and Parents of Gifted Learners. She is an avid supporter of student wellness and mental health. Chris has two children in college, one at Clayton High School and one at Wydown Middle School.


    D. Leo Human, Director
    leohuman@claytonschools.net 
    314.479.4818
    Term Expires: 2027
     
    Leo Human attended Clayton schools K-12, then attended Willamette University in Oregon before obtaining his J.D. from Washington University. He now has three kids of his own in the District — one at Meramec Elementary, one at Wydown and one at Clayton High School. Professionally, he worked as a lawyer representing educational institutions in private practice until 2021, and he is now in-house handling a national litigation docket for a large retailer.


    Pamela Lyss-Lerman, Director
    415.377.3796 
    Term Expires: 2027

    Pamela Lyss-Lerman attended Clayton schools K-12. After graduating from Emory University, she spent 5 years in New York City where she was a middle and high school math and science teacher. Inspired to learn more about the human body, she then attended medical school and completed her residency in Psychiatry at the University of California in San Francisco. She currently has a private practice specializing in women's mental health and is actively involved in teaching medical students and psychotherapists. Pamela and her husband, Jason, returned to Clayton in 2021. They have three sons - one in college, one at Clayton High School and one at Wydown Middle School.


    Ben Beinfeld, Director
    646.345.7632 
    Term Expires: 2028
     
    Ben Beinfeld received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from Indiana University. A seasoned IT professional with more than 30 years of experience, Ben has enjoyed a career in multiple sectors, including K12 Education and City Government. Ben has a history of community engagement, serving as a volunteer with local non-profits, coaching youth sports teams and providing youth mentorship for IT careers. Ben and his wife, Alison, settled in Clayton over 10 years ago. They have two daughters at Wydown Middle School and one son at Clayton High School.