Sylvester Brown For The St. Louis American, Author at St. Louis American

‘Fierce champion of St. Louis Public Schools,’ dies at 73

by Sylvester Brown For The St. Louis American July 23, 2026July 22, 2026

Mary J. Armstrong, an educator and longtime president of the American Federation of Teachers St. Louis, Local 420, has died after struggling with a chronic illness for several years, family members said. “Mary was a fierce champion for St. Louis Public Schools,” said Kathy Conley-Jones, Armstrong’s lifelong, self-described “sista/friend.” “Mary’s negotiating skills; her not backing […]