Kathy Steinhoff

Kathy Steinhoff graduated from Truman High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia, in 1987 and a graduate degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia, in 1992. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and has experience working as a teacher for Columbia Public Schools.

Steinhoff has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]

Columbia Missouri National Education Association

Missouri National Education Association

National Education Association

National Council for Teachers of Mathematics

Moms Demand Action

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a retired educator with a passion for protecting and promoting public education. This mission is founded in making sure our students are ready to learn and our teachers are ready to teach. There is little our government does that doesn't impact this complete mission. Quality public education includes making sure families can earn a living wage, people have the freedom to make choices about how they live their lives, investments are made in communities and schools, people feel safe, and that we take care of our vulnerable. My work as a legislator has been focused in the areas of budget, education, pensions, and taxes.

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?

Quality Public EducationGun Violence PreventionIncome Redistribution

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public Education

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

labor unions

public education organizations

abortion access organizations

climate action groups

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am recently retired having taught math for 34 years in Columbia Public Schools, including at West Junior, Jefferson Junior, and Hickman High School. I have served as the Mathematics Department Chair and a member of the school's Leadership Team. In 2011, I was awarded the 2011 NEA Member Benefits Award for Teaching Excellence. I have been extensively involved with my local teacher’s union, where I have served in many capacities, including as President from 2015 to 2021. As a member of the Bargaining Team, I’ve fought for improved compensation and working conditions for teachers across the district.

I’m running for state representative because our students are under attack by the politicians and special interests in Jefferson City. They are trying to systematically dismantle Missouri’s public education system and they’ve made sure Missouri has the loosest gun laws in the country. As a teacher who has gone through too many classroom shelter-in-place drills, I’ll go to Jefferson City to:

Protect public education

Combat the gun violence epidemic

Protect and improve workers’ rights

Fight for social equity for all Missourians

I’m also a member of Moms Demand Action and a long-time member of Our Lady of Lourdes parish. I live in Columbia with my husband, Doug, and am a proud mother and grandmother.

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?

I believe every child has the right to a high quality public school that is safe and fully funded with a high quality well paid staff.I believe the income gap is ruining Missouri and our country. We need to protect and improve workers' rights, as well as improve wages to meet the financial demands of working families.Gun violence is a real threat to our safety and security. We must enact legislation that curbs the prevalence of guns in our communities.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Pubic Education

Gun Violence

Workers' Rights

Equity and Inclusion