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HSD Superintendent Named Inspirational St. Louisan
Grayling Tobias was one of 25 in the Class of 2013 Inspiring St. Louisans.
Hazelwood School District Superintendent Grayling Tobias has been called an inspiration around town, and now he has an award to back it up.
The St. Louis County NAACP named Tobias one of 25 Inspiring St. Louisans earlier this month. He was honored at the organization’s recent Freedom Fund Fellowship Dinner.
St. Louis County NAACP President Esther Haywood said that the class of 2013 has “25 outstanding individuals who have contributed positively to the lives of men and women across the region. The leaders being recognized have made stellar advancements in the areas of business, law, education, health and government.”
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Chris Nicastro, Missouri Commissioner of Education and former superintendent of HSD, was also recognized as an Inspiring St. Louisan.
Previous honorees also include HSD Assistant Superintendent of Learning Darrell Strong and former KMOV anchorwoman Vicki Newton.
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