Saint Louis Public Schools honors the secondary science teacher for challenging the students, but also nurturing them Credit: Saint Louis Public Schools From left: Carnahan High School of the Future Principal Jonathan Griffin, Districtwide Educator of the Year Kristen Dowling and Saint Louis Public School District Superintendent Dr. Kelvin R. Adams Author: Jeff Cavallin Updated: 10:02 PM CDT April 8, 2021 ST. LOUIS — Chemistry teacher Kristen Dowling was named the 2020-21 Saint Louis Public School District overall Educator of the Year in a surprise ceremony at Carnahan High School of the Future on Thursday. District Superintendent Dr. Kelvin R. Adams made the announcement and presented a plaque to Dowling, who will compete for the 2022 Missouri Teacher of the Year award on behalf of SLPS.