A headshot of a smiling man, Dr. Brian Esselman, is centered in a gold frame. The background is a golden, flowing design on a purple field. To the right of the photo is a gold laurel wreath with the text "HISTORY TEACHER of the YEAR" and "the GILDER LEHRMAN INSTITUTE of AMERICAN HISTORY". Below the photo, the text reads "DR. BRIAN ESSELMAN", "2025 MISSOURI HISTORY TEACHER OF THE YEAR", and "PRESENTED BY THE GILDER LEHRMAN INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN HISTORY". The Gilder Lehrman Institute logo is to the left of his name.
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Brian Jennings named Affton School District 2025-26 Teacher of the Year
29th Annual SOAR Awards
Thank YOu to Our Community #OneAffton on purple and yellow background with a Proposition 1  logo
Logo for the 29th Annual SOAR Awards, featuring bold purple and gold lettering with star accents. The "O" in "SOAR" is replaced by a shield design showing a torch and stars, and a gold star shoots upward from the "R" to symbolize achievement.
Affton School District Names Dr. Cassandra Walker Suggs as Assistant Superintendent
Adam Jasinski Named Executive Director of Operations
Learn More About Proposition One
29th Annual SOAR Awards
Affton Board Approves Zero-Tax-Rate-Increase Bond Issue Ballot Language
Kindergarten Registration for 2025-26: Everything You Need to Know!
Affton Sets 2024 Tax Rate graphic with purple background and yellow text, including the Affton shield
"Leading With Heart & History: Meet Brian Boehm" - Affton Unplugged: Ep 47
Affton Unplugged - Ep 46
"Welcome to Affton: Meet Dr. Calhoun" - Affton Unplugged: Ep 45
Affton Unplugged - Ep 44
Affton Schools Earn No Place For Hate Designation
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