College & Career
Mr. Chris Ventimiglia; 314-467-7102; ventimigliac@msdr9.org
After graduating from Mehlville High in 1991, I attended SLCC-
Meramec and then UMSL where I received a Bachelor of Science
Degree in secondary education with certification in Social Studies.
I taught social studies for eight years prior to joining the OHS guidance
department in 2007. In 2006, I graduated from Missouri Baptist
University with a Master's degree in school counseling.
This is my 14th year at Oakville.
Class of 2022
Dr. Jennifer Gross; 314-467-7101; grossj@msdr9.org
Having grown up in the Mehlville School District, I am very excited to be working
at Oakville High School. I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology from
Benedictine College, my master’s degree in Education/Counseling and my
Educational Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction from Missouri Baptist
University, and my Educational Doctorate in Leadership from Lindenwood
University. During the 2009/2010 school year, I worked as the Alternative
Education Counselor at St. Clair High School, and have worked at Oakville
since 2010. I enjoy working with my students and watching them mature
into young adults!
Class of 2023
Mrs. Colby Allen; 314-467-7104; allenn@msdr9.org
My husband and I recently moved to Illinois to follow his job with the Air Force.
I am from Columbus, OH, where I earned both my undergraduate and graduate
degree from Ohio University. I have spent the past three years working as a
high school counselor. I can honestly say that I love my job and working with
students on a daily basis. I am so very excited to join the Oakville counseling
team and to work with the class of 2023.
Class of 2024
Mrs. Katie Shymanski, 314-467-7106; shymanskik@msdr9.org
I am a proud graduate of Oakville High School and I'm thrilled to be
back at Oakville as a Counselor. I graduated from Central Missouri
State University with an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice.
After working with the Division of Youth Services for six years, I went
on to receive my graduate degree in School Counseling from Lindenwood
University. I recently received a second master's degree from Southwest Baptist
University in teacher leadership. I started my school counseling career at
Buerkle Middle School in 2015 but moved over to Oakville High School in 2017.
Freshmen
Miss Heather King; 314-467-7103; kingh@msdr9.org
I attended the University of Missouri-Columbia, and received a bachelor's degree
in Early and Elementary Education. After teaching for three years, I went on to
receive a master's degree in School and Professional Counseling. I recently
received a second master's degree from Southwest Baptist University in
teacher leadership. I love working with this age group and look forward
to forming relationships and gaining experience here at Oakville!
Registrar
Ms. Chris Vitale 314-467-7107; vitalec@msdr9.org
Administrative Assistant
Ms. Nikki Becker 314-467-7108; beckerm@msdr9.org