35 Years of Opening Doors to Opportunity
Since 1991, Aim High St. Louis has partnered with middle school students from historically under-resourced communities to build confidence, curiosity, and the skills to thrive.
Our Journey: Key Milestones Over the Years
1991 — Founded
Aim High was founded by John Burroughs School faculty members Ellen Moceri and Richard Sandler, with support of headmaster Keith Shahan. Started with 50 fifth grade students.
1993 — Expansion
St. Louis Priory School became a second host campus, expanding reach across the region.
2000 — Year-Round
Serving 250+ students annually with Saturday sessions added for year-round programming.
Today — 400 Achievers
Approximately 400 students from 60+ schools. Over 7,500 served since founding. Campuses at John Burroughs School and Washington University in St. Louis.
Our Team
Meet the dedicated staff who bring Aim High's mission to life every day.
Joined Aim High in January 2022. Previously Director of Parent Programming at John Burroughs School. Board chair for the St. Louis Public Schools Foundation.
Joined June 2023. Bachelor's from SLU in Communication, master's from Lindenwood. Background in retail marketing, operations, and nonprofit youth development programs.
St. Louis native. Cornell University and Harvard Masters in Public Policy. Career in public education including teaching and school leadership.
Joined January 2025. Lincoln University graduate. 20 years in education including Normandy High School and KIPP Inspire Academy.
Lead Site Director for John Burroughs Campus. JBS faculty and Science Department member. Former science curriculum specialist with St. Louis Public Schools.
Site Director for Washington University campus. Dean of Students in Ferguson Florissant School District. Ed.D from Missouri Baptist University.
Interested in joining Aim High?
Contact ttaylor@aimhighstl.org for current opportunities.