Mission Statement

The St. Louis Regional Program for Exceptionally Gifted Students (PEGS) offers curricular acceleration and enrichment opportunities for exceptionally gifted students in grades 1-12. The PEGS Parent Group is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization supporting the mission, vision, and core values of the program, including:

• To provide help and support for children enrolled in PEGS, as well as their parents and caregivers
• To disseminate information to parents and other interested persons concerning the PEGS program
• To advocate for gifted education and promote a climate in the community in which achievement and excellence in children are recognized and valued
• To serve as a liaison between PEGS parents and Lindbergh Schools

PEGS Parent Group Officers

The PEGS Parent Group Officers for the 2025-2026 school year are:

• President | Julia Maranan 
• Vice President | Aida Hadzisabic
• Secretary | Meghan Levinson 
• Co-Treasurer | Teresa Richardson
• Co-Treasurer | Aparna Kothur
• VP of Community | Betsy Krusemark
• VP of Staff Appreciation | Charity Galgani
• VP of Events | Kris Haykel
• VP of Fundraising | Rachael Arnold and Theresa Schlafly
• High School Liaison | Michelle Goddard
• Middle School Liaison | Jessica Spencer 
• Idea Center Liaison | Brittany Richardson

Bylaws

Please click here to open a separate PDF of the bylaws.