About Us
Mission
The Miriam Foundation improves the quality of life for children with learning disabilities and their families through innovative and comprehensive programs.
History
The Miriam Foundation was chartered in 1910 as Miriam No. 17, a local chapter of the national organization United Order True Sisters, Inc. (UOTS). On its property in Webster Groves, Missouri, Miriam founded and operated the Rosa Bry Convalescent Home and Rehabilitation Program from 1914 until 1956, when the program merged with Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
In 1954, Miriam began providing assistance to cancer patients and cancer-related organizations throughout the St. Louis community through Miriam Cancer Services.
The Miriam School was established in 1956 to serve children with mental retardation. Following the establishment of Special School District and other public school special education programs, the Miriam School's focus changed in 1962 to serve children with multiple learning disabilities.
In September 2007, Miriam Learning Center opened to provide services to children with learning disabilities and their families throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Contact Us
Miriam Foundation
501 Bacon Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63119-1512
phone: 314.962.6059
fax: 314.962.0482
Staff
Andrew Thorp, MPA
Executive Director
Laura Derickson, M.Ed.
Development Director
Cheryl Cerrato
Business Manager
Lois Koenen, M.A.
Administrative Assistant
Tam Nguyen
Facilities Manager
Board of directors
President
Anne Tolan
Vice-President of Programs
Gretchen G. Davis
Vice-President of Development
Lawrence Langsam
Vice-President of Administration/Treasurer
Harry A. Witte
Secretary
Judi Scissors
Resale Services Co-Chair
Linda Estell
Board Members
Roger L. Beaman, Wachovia Securities
Jacquette Bergmann
Amye Carrigan
Christopher Elliott, Compliance Solutions, Inc.
William J. Florent, Colliers Turley Martin Tucker
Beth Gartin
Alisa Gordon
Matthew E. Herzberg, Express Scripts
Lynda Higbee, Higbee Associates, LLC
Drew Karandjeff
Steven E. Rosenblum, L&P Furniture
Barbara Silver
Sandy Washington, Commerce Bank
Patricia Winchell, Thompson Coburn
Carolyn Zacarian, Catholic Family Services
Judy Zafft