Principal's Office
Dr. Louis Smith
Dr. Louis Smith has been in education for over 17 years. He has taught first grade at-risk, second grade, third grade, K-3 STEM, and sixth grade communications and current events. Before becoming principal of Green Trails Elementary, Dr. Smith served 3 years as a middle school assistant principal and high school at-risk assistant principal, and 2 years as an assistant principal at Henry Elementary.
Dr. Smith is married with two children. His wife, Tonya, is a nurse manager, his son, Luke, is in medical school, and his daughter, Mia, is a soccer player\history major with a goal of law school.
Dr. Smith loves Star Wars, Harry Potter, The Office, Marvel and DC, the St. Louis Cardinals, the St. Louis Blues, St. Louis City, and his animals, Sophie, Minnow, Mello, and Oscar. Most of all, he loves being an educator and working with students and families.
Dr. Andrew Ging
Welcome to Green Trails Elementary.
I am so grateful to have the opportunity to serve at GT, and I am proud to carry on the tradition of this amazing place. Here you will find a rich history of learning and service to an incredible community. Each day, our halls ring out with the joy of friendship and caring, and our classrooms are alive with discovery and purpose. For more than 50 years, our school has welcomed thousands of students, families, and staff - all now united by the memories of this truly special place.
The spirit of Green Trails is alive and well, because of each person who is a part of it. This is a school where you belong - no matter who you are. We are an intentional community, living out our passions and seeking genuine connection with each other. I would invite you to discover more about our school, and join in! Roll up your sleeves and dig in the garden, volunteer at a school event, or contribute with a skill or talent of your own! Find out for yourself what makes Green Trails so much more than a building.
Welcome home.
- Doctorate in Educational Leadership-Maryville University
- Master of Arts in Educational Leadership-Lindenwood University
- Bachelor of Science in Music Education-Missouri Baptist University