Deborah Rogers Curtis joined the Missouri Gateway Green Building Council in December 2023 as the Green Schools Coordinator. Previously, Deborah worked in St. Louis Public Schools for thirteen years as a teacher, Vice Principal, and Principal. Her most recent work was as the Principal of Patrick Henry Elementary, where the school community won national recognition as a US Department of Education Green Ribbon School. Deborah loved pursuing green initiatives as an educator, and now consults with school leaders who are passionate about teaching the next generation that sustainability is both incredibly important and quite achievable. Deborah believes that all kids deserve the very best from their education, including the knowledge and skills to protect their world and build a sustainable and healthy future.
Deborah holds a Doctorate from St. Louis University in Educational Leadership, a Master of Arts from the University of Missouri St. Louis in Education, a Master of Arts from the University of Pittsburgh in History, and a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Rhodes College in History. Deborah is a fully certified educator in English Language Arts and in School Administration (K-12), and also holds the LEED Green Associate certificate.
