Ruth Ann Orr
ABOUT ALMA SCHRADER SCHOOL
Principal's Welcome
My name is Ruth Ann Orr, and I have the great pleasure of serving as principal of Alma Schrader Elementary School! We are so excited that you are checking out our website. If you are already part of the Alma Schrader Family, please know you are valued for your commitment to this school. If you are considering becoming part of Alma Schrader, please know that we are a school family with each member contributing something unique and important to our school.
​Alma Schrader has a unique reputation in the community for academic excellence coupled with excellent character development. We want our students to leave this school with sound study skills, excellent academic preparation, and outstanding leadership characteristics. Nothing brings us greater pleasure than seeing our students excel in their chosen fields of interests...both while they are attending Alma Schrader, as they go on to other schools, and as they enter their chosen professions.
Please feel free to visit us at any time. We love our school, and it is our fervant desire for our families to always feel they are an everlasting part of Alma Schrader Elementary!
Sincerely,
Ruth Ann Orr, Ed.D.
Principal
Our Philosophy
Our mission is to educate every student according to his or her individual needs and abilities in a safe, caring environment. It is our goal to develop a love of learning that will enable our students to become productive members of society. To that end, we will work to help all students achieve high standards of learning to produce high levels of achievement and success.
Staff members in an exemplary school will collaborate to develop exceptionally strong and balanced programming. Staff members will deliver innovative instruction focused on individual student learning. Staff members will continually assess the relevance of programming and effectiveness of instructional techniques through frequent evaluation of individual student achievement. Staff members will demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement through research, ongoing professional development, and effective application of best teaching methods and strategies. Staff members will work relentlessly to develop meaningful connections with every student to ensure success.
Our History
Miss Alma Schrader: For sixty-four years, Miss Alma Schrader was part of the Cape Girardeau Public Schools as a student, teacher, counselor, and principal. Born May 22, 1886, of German parents, Miss Schrader attended Lorimier School and Central High School. She graduated with a B. S. from Southeast Missouri State Teachers' College and was promptly hired to teach at Jefferson School. In 1911 Miss Schrader was promoted to Principal of Jefferson School. In 1921, she was named the principal of the newly constructed May Greene School, remaining at this post for twenty-five years. During those years, Miss Schrader earned the reputation of a firm and incredibly impressive principal, commanding good behavior and loyalty by the power of her presence. Miss Schrader died in 1959. Six months later, the Cape Girardeau Board of Education named the new school at 1360 Randol the Alma Schrader Elementary School.