For more than a decade, Rowhea Elmesky, an associate professor of education in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, has worked with educators and students in University City School High School to create a culture of trust, respect and shared responsibility. The result: a positive learning environment where suspensions are down, attendance and engagement are up and students say they feel heard and valued.
Elmesky was honored at the 2024 Confluence Symposium April 10 at the .ZACK Theatre. She received the William H. Danforth St. Louis Confluence Award, which recognizes researchers and community partners who work together to address regional challenges. Read more here.