Connie Steinmetz

Connie Steinmetz was born in Kansas City, Kansas. She earned a high school diploma from J.C. Harmon High School, a bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia in 1983, and a graduate degree from Maryville University in 1989. Her career experience includes working as an elementary school teacher. Steinmetz has been affiliated with HNEA, MNEA, Kiwanis, and the Chamber of Commerce.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

After dedicating 37 years to education and service in the Hazelwood School District, Steinmetz aims to extend her commitment to children and families to the state legislature. "As an educator, I've devoted my career to nurturing the potential in every child," Steinmetz said. "In the House, I will continue to prioritize the needs of our students and middle-class families, putting them ahead of special interests. I firmly believe that every student, regardless of zip code, deserves an education that helps them achieve their full potential."

In addition to her 37 years as a classroom teacher, Steinmetz, a lifelong advocate for organized labor and family-supporting jobs, served six years as president of the Hazelwood National Education Association and on the board of the North County Labor Club. As HNEA president, she successfully negotiated raises for the district’s teachers, ensuring students had the support of highly skilled educators.

A Maryland Heights resident for over 14 years, Steinmetz is a proud mother of three and grandmother of four. She is active in her local Kiwanis chapter and the North County Chamber of Commerce. Since retiring from education, she enjoys volunteering as a reading tutor.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Public Education I was a public school teacher for 37+ years in

Hazelwood School District. Public education is the backbone of our nation and it needs to be

protected. I want to ensure that public schools are fully funded and that vouchers do not take away

money that is needed to fully fund public schools. I am concerned that low-income families who

think they will have their tuition paid for will find out that a voucher would only pay for part of

the tuition to a private school.Working families I was born and raised into a very strong union family. My dad was president of his

local for the Engineers of the KC Terminal. I carried that legacy with me as president of the

teachers union in the Hazelwood School District. We need to make sure workers are paid wages that

allow them and their families to thrive, not just survive. We need to make sure workers and their

families have high-quality healthcare that won’t bankrupt them. We need to make sure there are

protections and paid leave for pregnant workers and new parents, and that people are able to care

for themselves and their families through an illness, whether acute or chronic. a living wage that

is adjusted to match the rising cost of living.Strong, Safe Communities I live in a fabulous area and am proud of the area that I live in, however there are concerns that I have that I would address as a legislator.

I will support, advocate for, cosponsor, and/or submit legislation to bring funding back to Planned

Parenthood. We must restore reproductive rights and freedoms and access to full reproductive

healthcare, as well as gender-affirming healthcare, to all Missourians.

We need to implement common sense gun safety and gun violence prevention laws to make sure Missourians feel safe in their communities.

The West Lake Landfill borders on the 87th district. We must ensure that people are compensated due

to exposure from toxic/radioactive waste sites in and around our community

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public Education, Working Families, Community Safety and Reproductive Rights.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

I believe that elected officials must listen to the people who elected them. They need to listen to their concerns and advocate in any way they can to make life easier for their community whether it is an individual need or a collective need. Listening and being transparent with how to accomplish community goals. I am a good listener and I also know how to solve problems/or ask for ideas.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember watching the funeral of JFK. I asked my mom why that little boy was holding his hand up to his head. She answered that he was sad that his daddy was gone and that was a way to respect him. John Jr and I were both the same age. That stuck with me for so long that I saluted both of my parents at their funeral.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I was a soda "jerk" at Shalinsky's drug store. I worked behind the soda counter and served chili dogs and made sodas for customers. That place was hopping on a Friday night and Saturday afternoon. I worked there for 2 years and then I cut grass for our section 8 housing.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Rubber Duckie after I sang it to my granddaughter.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

MNEA, MSTA, North County Labor, AFL-CIO, MASA, STL Chapter of NWPC, Northwest Democrats, Gas Workers, Elevator Workers, Representative Paul Brown, Senator Tracy McCreery, Representative Doug Clemons, Representative LaDonna Appelbaum, Past Representative Margo McNeil, Past Representative Mary Nichols,