“Today, the county prosecuting attorney, a representative from the state public defender’s office in Chillicothe and I participated in the mock jury trial of the Bid Bad Wolf (the alleged victims were the three little pigs) to the second-grade classes in Brookfield and Marceline. The juries acquitted the defendant in one trial, and the other two resulted in hung juries. I think the kids enjoyed it almost as much as the adults!”

~ William Devoy

Associate circuit judge, Linn County (in the 9th Judicial Circuit)

7 March 2022

“The structure of the Missouri courts was clear. I appreciated realizing Missouri is unique. The fact that two Supreme Court judges took time to talk with us blows my mind. Super grateful for this part of the session [visiting the Supreme Court of Missouri].”

 ~ 2022 Class Member

Greater Missouri Leadership Challenge, Jefferson City

2 March 2022

“Judge Vandeloecht is always a hit as a guest speaker in my government class. Her enthusiasm and relevancy to the students’ lives always keeps them engaged and grabs their attention. And even I consistently learn new information and new court cases every time she visits my classroom. The judicial branch can be a complex part of government, but her visit always helps connect the content to a real-world application.” (read more at LINK)

~ Camille Fuemmeler

Social studies teacher, Keytesville High School

28 February 2022

 “I went into Southview Kearney Elementary school today and spoke with the fourth-grade class about the three branches of government and how laws are made. It was the first time in two years I have done so, and I was the school’s first outside speaker since COVID. The kids were great, and I had a blast!” 

~ Judge David Chamberlain

Presiding judge, 7th Judicial Circuit (Clay County)

25 February 2022 

“We want to thank [Supreme Court of Missouri Judge Mary R. Russell] for [her] presentation to Friendship Village Sunset Hills. It was well done and informative .... The room was overflowing, with people in the hall outside. [We were] particularly impressed with the great number of people who made a point of coming to us later and thanking us for arranging the presentation.”

~ George and Mary Johnson

Friendship Village Sunset Hills, St. Louis

25 January 2022

“My presentation [Judges Follow the Law] went well. The students were engaged and asking questions, so that’s a success for me!”

~ Judge Joseph P. Whyte

Circuit judge, 22nd Judicial Circuit (St. Louis city)

3 December 2021

“It is with great sincerity that I ... thank[] you for the fabulous presentation of Mean King George given by Judge Kenneth G. Clayton of the 25th circuit. He was both professional and entertaining ... and provided more than a presentation of Missouri content material, he shared his experiences of how hard work and dedication leads to the achievement of a successful community and life. ... He was able to relate to students on their level, sharing experiences that hold their interest and excite them about the learning process.”

~ Rhonda Koppelman

Teacher, Rolla Junior High School

19 December 2019