Lindbergh Schools has announced recipients of the 2017 Lindbergh Leaders Award.

This year’s winners were chosen from a pool of 43 nominees. Lindbergh Leaders are nominated by their fellow community members for their leadership and service at Lindbergh Schools and in the community.

This year’s honorees are:

• Jenny Bond, president, Sappington Elementary School Parent Teacher Group.

• Eric Cochran, Lindbergh High School principal.

• Velina Critchlow, counselor, Concord Elementary School.

• Patti Haberberger, reading specialist, Crestwood Elementary School.

• Erica Hoffman, parent volunteer, Sperreng Middle School.

• Sue Lauer, math teacher, Lindbergh High School.

• Tim Lombardo, social studies teacher and coach, Lindbergh High School.

• Leigh Nieman, president, Concord Elementary School Parent Teacher Group.

• Jana Parker, Long Elementary School principal.

• Charles Triplett, assistant superintendent of finance.

The 2017 leaders will be honored on March 10 during a recognition dinner banquet in the cafeteria addition at Lindbergh High School, 5000 S. Lindbergh Blvd. The event is open to the public, and tickets will be available beginning Feb. 13 by visiting

or by calling Judy Dunn at (314) 729-2400, Ext. 4607. Reservations are due by Feb. 27.