Episode Details

Almost 30 years ago, Chris Kilbride started his career as a teacher at the Ritenour School District. He's spent the last 15 years as the district's superintendent. Next year, his retirement will mark the end of one of the longest serving superintendents in the St. Louis region. In this episode, Kilbride sits down with STLPR education reporter Hiba Ahmad to reflect on his nearly three-decade career as an educator and administrator. He talked about the changing landscape of public school funding and accreditation standards; his experience guiding the district through the COVID-19 pandemic; and what it's like standing by families as they faced increased immigration enforcement.