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The STL Bucket List Show
Co-hosted by couple Lucas and Marissa Farrell, the founders of the popular Instagram account STL Bucket List. Lucas and Marissa discuss all things St. Louis with some of the city's most influential people. This weekly show highlights guest speakers with a passion for serving the community through talents, businesses, entrepreneurship, and influence. Tune in every Wednesday for real conversations with compelling minds in and around St. Louis.
The STL Bucket List Show
Jarrett Young – Transforming Education at City Academy
Jarrett Young, Head of School at City Academy, joins The STL Bucket List Show to share how a small independent school in North St. Louis is transforming opportunities for kids and families through access, love, and education.
We cover:
- Jarrett’s journey: North STL → St. Louis Public Schools → MICDS (DSEG) → Bowdoin → Harvard → back home to lead City Academy
- Why 100% of students receive financial aid, with families paying ~$3,900 toward a $28,000 education
- The City Academy model: no buses, daily meals, extended day, and parents as true partners
- Alumni success stories: a WashU tenure-track professor, an NYU student in urban planning, and rising leaders at MICDS
- Growth plans: expanding early childhood while staying “small & special”
- The $2.8M+ raised annually to keep the doors open and accessible
🖥️ Learn more / support: cityacademystl.org
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