Anna Kazanecki
kazaneckia@ritenourschools.org

Hi, I’m Ms. K.! This is my tenth year teaching and my seventh year at Kratz. I’ve taught third and fourth grade in Saint Louis and in Colorado Springs. I love coming to school everyday and having fun with amazing fourth graders! When I’m not at school, I like to go on hikes with my perfect pup, Poppy, and make things- anywhere from a new recipe to furniture. This year is going to be different but I know it will be so great! We’ll learn lots of new things and have an amazing time with each other!

Jill Mendel
mendelj@ritenourschools.org

My name is Jill Mendel.  I am a 4th grade teacher at Kratz.  I have been teaching at Kratz for the past 30 years. My experience also includes teaching 3rd, 5th and gifted education.  I enjoy teaching as much now as I did when I first started teaching many years ago.  My husband and two grown boys keep me busy, but  in my spare time I like to read, travel and play with my dog Roxie.

Kayla Silvagnoli
silvagnolik@ritenourschools.org

Hello, families! My name is Kayla Silvagnoli, and I am one of the 4th grade teachers at Kratz Elementary. This is my second year at Kratz and my seventh year teaching. Before coming to Kratz, I taught in another Saint Louis area district and in Mississippi. I enjoy helping students learn and explore new ideas! When I am not working, I am most likely reading, running, or traveling. I look forward to a great year learning together.

Jason Weintraub
weintraubj@ritenourschools.org

I grew up in North County and now live in South St. Louis City.  I attended Kratz Elementary and Hoech Middle School.  I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Elem. Edu. from Southeast Missouri State University and went on to get my Master’s Degree in School Administration (Lindenwood University). I absolutely love teaching!  My wife (Katie) and I have been married for 13 years and we have 2 wonderful  daughters whom we adopted, Aspen (8) and Ruby (2). I am looking forward to the 2020 school year!