Sandra Kassebaum Schneider

St. Paul the Apostle

retired from Hazelwood School District; currently employed at Missouri Historical Society

I have three grandchildren. Adam, born in 1991, married, father of a son and a baby on the way; Zak, born in 1997, iron worker; Our princess, Kaitlyn was born in 1999, and attends Culver-Stockton.

After graduating in 1967 I married Bill Schneider (a Ritenour grad!) and we raised two sons in Florissant. I deferred my college education till the kids were older, but kept very busy volunteering with their activities in school and sports.Because of these experiences with the kids I decided to major in Elem Education.I then taught in Hazelwood School District for twenty-two years at Lawson Elementary.For fifteen of those years I taught third grade, which I considered the best age group with which to work. As I approached retirement I began following my passion for history, especially local history which led me to volunteering as an historical interpreter, as a docent, and as an historical re-enactor. I completed my MA in American Studies at Lindenwood. Since retiring in May of 2008 I've worked a variety of volunteer hours, including Boone Home, Heald House, and MO History Museum. I am now employed as the Docent Educator at the MO Historical Society. I've always been extremely proud of the education I received at Normandy, and grateful for the many early experiences there through Orchesis, Pep Club, cheerleading, Student Council, and Service Workers.

I was fortunate to have had many great times at Normandy. But if pressed to come up with one I'd have to say getting ready for May Fete. I love to dance, and spent many happy hours in the dance studio. May Fete was the dancers' chance to really shine! Both Junior and Senior Orchesis, the Candidates dance group, and the orchestra worked for weeks to prepare for the performance. The Saga Court was presented at May Fete, which made the event even more special.