Meet the instructional leaders who help mold the environment of Pattonville High School. From school climate to the wealth of activities; from the collaboration with teachers to the relationships with students; these are the people who carry on the Pattonville mission "That ALL Will Learn."
Joe Dobrinic has been principal of Pattonville High School since 2011. Prior to coming to PHS, Dr. Dobrinic was the building principal of Hazelwood West High School where he served in that position for 3 years. Dr. Dobrinic received his undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri – Columbia. He holds a master's degree and a specialist degree from Lindenwood University. He also holds a doctoral degree in educational leadership from Maryville University. Dr. Dobrinic is a graduate of Pattonville High School Class of 1988. He also attended Bridgeway Elementary and Pattonville Heights Middle School.
In addition to leading several committees, Dr. Dobrinic oversees the Social Studies department, TV & Video Production, and all department leaders.
Contact
Phone: (314) 213-8000 ext. 8002
Mr. Thompson, Associate PrincipalRobert (Bob) Thompson worked as the athletic/activities director, assistant principal, and head football coach at De Soto High School from 2007-2014. From 2001-2007 Mr. Thompson served as a health/PE instructor and coached football and track at Hazelwood East High School for three years. In 2004 he was selected to be an assistant principal at Hazelwood East High School. Mr. Thompson has also worked in the Hillsboro MO, Dunklin MO and Marshall TX, school districts. Mr. Thompson received his undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri – St. Louis. He holds a master's degree from Southwest Baptist University and a specialist degree from Missouri Baptist University.
Mr. Thompson oversees all PHS Seniors, as well as the Counseling department, Career & College Counseling Center, and Fine Arts and PE/Health departments.
Contact
Phone: (314) 213-8000 ext. 8009
Gene Grimshaw is entering his 18th year at Pattonville High School. In 2012 Mr. Grimshaw joined the administrative team as an assistant principal. Dating back to 2001, Mr. Grimshaw was a social studies teacher in Positive School. By the fall of 2005 he transitioned to the high school and taught world history and AP European history. In addition to his work in the classroom, he also spent a period of time coaching baseball and football. Mr. Grimshaw holds a bachelor's degree in secondary education from Westminster College, a master's degree in secondary administration from William Woods University, and an education specialist in administration degree from William Woods University. His wife, Denise, is a physical education teacher at Remington Traditional School.
Administrative duties include: students with last names in the P-Z alphabet range, Junior Class liaison, Modern Language department, Math department, and School RNs. He is also the professional development assistant coordinator.
Contact
Phone: (314) 213-8000 ext. 8013
Dr. Jon Fitzgerald was hired as an Assistant Principal at Pattonville High School in 2012. Mr. Fitzgerald previously worked in Pattonville as a Social Studies teacher at the High School as well as an Administrative Intern. He previously served as a Middle School Social Studies teacher in the Saint Louis Public School District. Mr. Fitzgerald holds a bachelor's degree in secondary education in Social Studies from Southeast Missouri State University, a master's degree in educational administration from Lindenwood University, and a doctoral degree in educational leadership from Maryville University.
Administrative duties include: Career and Technical Education department, iLearn, Biomedical Sciences, and Positive School.
Contact
Phone: (314) 213-8000 ext. 8024
Dr. Burns, Assistant Principal (H-O)Dr. Dana Burns joined the administrative team as assistant principal in 2017. She taught Biology at PHS for 10 years where she was also chaired the Science department. Dr. Burns holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Illinois State University, a master's degree in teaching, a specialist degree in administration from Lindenwood University, and a doctoral degree in educational leadership from Lindenwood University.
Administrative duties include: students with the last names in the H-O alphabet range, Freshman Class Liaison, EL department, English Language Arts department, Gifted Education, Library, Speech & Debate, and Theater. She is also the professional development coordinator.
Contact
Phone: (314) 213-8000 ext. 8010
Dr. Rosalyn Manahan is a new assistant principal at Pattonville High School this school year, but she is not new to the Pattonville School District family. She attended Willowbrook Elementary, Pattonville Heights, and is an alumni of Pattonville High School Class of '94. Dr. Manahan received her master’s degree from Lindenwood University, and received her doctoral degree in educational leadership from Maryville University. Prior to joining us, she was a teacher and administrator for the Hazelwood School District for the past 20 years.
Administrative duties include: students with the last names in the A-G alphabet range, Sophomore Class Liaison, Care Team/ Trauma - Informed Coordinator, Science department, and Band/Orchestra/Choir
Contact
Phone (314) 213-8000 ext. 8016
Mr. Hebrank, Activities DirectorBob Hebrank was selected as activities director at Pattonville High School in 2008. Before coming to Pattonville, Hebrank worked as athletic/activities director and dean of students at Maplewood Richmond Heights High School. He also served as assistant athletic director at Clayton High School and as admissions counselor and assistant athletic director at Lindenwood University and Fontbonne University. He holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in secondary education from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and is a certified athletic administrator.
Mr. Hebrank oversees all of the activities and athletics at Pattonville High School.
Contact
Phone: (314) 213-8000 ext. 8056
Leigh Ann Richelman, SSD Coordinator
Though new to our building this year, Leigh Ann Richelman has been an area coordinator for Special School District in Pattonville since 2014. Prior to coming to Special School District and Pattonville, Ms. Richelman was a co-director of special education in the West Frankfort District (IL), an assistant director of special education at Kaskaskia Special Education District (IL), and a Technical Assistant Supervisor for Tri-county Special School District (IL). Ms. Richelman has also been a teacher for students with disabilities at the secondary level for eight years and the elementary level for five years. She received her undergraduate and master's degrees from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL.
Ms. Richelman currently coordinates and supervises all of the special education services at Pattonville High School.
Contact
Phone (314) 213-8000 ext. 7063
