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Principals

Dr. Ed Beckmann - Building Principal

Hello Stars Community!  My name is Ed Beckmann, and I am the proud Principal at Becky-David Elementary!  The 2024-2025 school year will be my first year at Becky-David and this year is my 16th year in education.  Before joining Becky-David and the Francis Howell School District, I served as a middle school English Language Arts teacher, Instructional Coach, Assistant Principal, and a Building Principal in the St. Louis area.  Francis Howell has a special place in my family's hearts as my wife is a teacher in the district, and my children are also Francis Howell students. Mrs. Beckmann is an elementary ESOL teacher, our son Eli is a sixth-grader, our son Gabe is a second-grader, and our daughter Josie will be a kindergartner before we know it!

I believe in the African proverb, "it takes a village to raise a child."  As Principal, I look forward to the challenge of collaborating with our school community to ensure that every child and family in our amazing school receives what they need so they can excel.  For this to happen, we will put a focus on positive relationships and our instructional leaders will be a mobile, visible presence in the building.

Outside of Becky-David, the Beckmann family is pretty busy!  The easiest place to find us is probably on a soccer field.  Eli and Gabe are avid soccer players and fans, and I also coach and assist in my free time.  We also like to travel, go on hikes, and spend time at the pool.

Even though I am a new member to the Becky-David team, I take pride in our history and many accomplishments.  Becky-David is a National Blue Ribbon and Missouri Gold Star school and I am excited every day to keep those practices in place that led us to earning those awards. After all, at Becky-David, we shine bright by living our motto: Do Your Best Work and Be Your Best Self.


 

Dr. Alex Orlando - Assistant Principal

Hello, Stars Family! My name is Alex Orlando. I am the new assistant principal at Becky-David Elementary. I proudly served as a 5th grade teacher for the last 5 years in the Wentzville School District at Heritage Intermediate Elementary, prior to my coming to Becky-David. I have been supporting students in the educational setting for the last 10 years. During my time in Wentzville, I also served as the 5th grade GLC, worked on the ELA curriculum writing team, and served as the 2023 summer school principal.

I received a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Maryville University, in December of 2022. My three siblings and myself are all Francis Howell graduates and I am excited to return to my Francis Howell community and family. I am expecting my first child in August, his name is Lincoln, and I am looking forward to all the blessings motherhood will bring to me. 

I am so honored to join Becky-David and this extraordinary school district as an assistant principal. I have always been inspired by their rich legacy of excellence and community and I know that together, we will continue to foster an environment where every student can thrive and reach their fullest potential.


 

Dr. Kenneth Peacock - Assistant Principal

My name is Dr. Ken Peacock and I am coming from the Kirkwood School District.I have experience in preschool through 3rd grade over the last 12 years. During my time in Kirkwood, I have also had the opportunity to become a substitute principal and lead the Kindergarten Summer School Program. I received my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Saint Louis University, a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from Fontbonne University, and a Master’s and Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Maryville University.

Originally, I am from Dallas, Texas and I've been married to my wonderful wife Andrea for over 10 years. We have a beautiful 5 year old daughter and a 2 year old son.

I am excited to join the Francis Howell School District and and look forward to getting to know everyone in the Becky-David community! “Elementary is such a fun age, when children begin their foundations for learning! I am very excited for this year and eager to learn and grow alongside the amazing staff and students at Becky-David Elementary!”