Dr. Christine Ries is a graduate of the University Missouri-St. Louis with a Doctorate of Teaching and Learning Processes with an emphasis in Science Education. She earned a Master of Arts in Education from Lindenwood University, a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Maryville University, a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University Missouri-St. Louis, and STEM certification from Maryville University.

Dr. Ries supports the innovative lessons taught at the STEAM Academy. She collaborates with teachers to incorporate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) in our students' learning project based learning experience.