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Mehlville Administrator Takes New Role at Ladue

Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Dr. Vicki VanLaere will be the new principal of Ladue Middle School.

After six years in the Mehlville School District's central office, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Dr. Vicki VanLaere is returning to the classroom. 

The reason, she said, is simple: "I missed being with the kids." 

The Mehlville administrator accepted a position as the principal of Ladue Middle School. 

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VanLaere said she received the call two days after putting in her resignation from central office. 

"I'm really excited about the prospect of going back to finish out my career with middle schoolers," she said. "I love middle school kids."

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VanLaere was the assistant principal of for three years. Aside from her time at central office, VanLaere's experience in education has all been at the middle school level. 

"Ladue's got a great reputation," she said. "The community is very supportive of the school district. They've got great test scores, and the programs are fabulous." 


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