Missourinet You are here: Home / New Missouri House Speaker focusing on education and adoption: “I will work with any member from any party” New Missouri House Speaker focusing on education and adoption: “I will work with any member from any party” A law enforcement color guard presents the flags at the Missouri House in Jefferson City on January 6, 2021 (photo courtesy of Ben Peters at House Communications) Education was a primary theme during Vescovo’s address to the House. He says he was ridiculed by other students and by some of his teachers while growing up, due to his ADHD and other learning challenges. ADHD is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.