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Jana Flynn

  • Educator Jana Flynn hasn't let 2020's challenges slow her down from her work engaging the hearts and minds of young students.
    Education
    SLPS Educator Of The Year Jana Flynn Traded Courtrooms For The Classroom
    Evie Hemphill
    Last week, just before St. Louis Public Schools kicked off a fall semester like no other, Jana Flynn’s masked colleagues surprised her with flowers, a plaque and signs — all in celebration of her being named the district’s 2020 Educator of the Year. SLPS cited the gifted specialist's “passion, dedication and desire to think outside of the box” in her work with students ranging from preschool to eighth grade.