Kathy Steinhoff

Kathy Steinhoff is an American politician serving as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives for the 45th district. Elected in November 2022, she assumed office on January 2, 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, she worked as a teacher before entering politics.

Personal life Steinhoff was born in St. Louis, Missouri. She earned a bachelor's degree in math education in 1987 and a master's degree in curriculum and instruction in 1992, both from the University of Missouri. Steinhoff later earned the University of Missouri College of Education & Human Development Lifetime Achievement Award at the 55th Annual Awards Banquet in 2023.

Steinhoff resides in Columbia, Missouri, with her husband Doug.

Teaching career Steinhoff worked as a math teacher at Columbia Public Schools for 34 years and served as the Hickman High School Mathematics Department Chair before retiring in May 2022. Steinhoff was heavily involved in the Columbia chapter of the National Education Association (NEA) and served in many capacities, most notably as its president from 2015 to 2021. Steinhoff was elected to the seat in November after running unopposed in both the Democratic primary and the general election.

Soon after her election, Steinhoff appeared at a press conference alongside Daniel Boone Regional Library Workers United union leaders to denounce a rule proposal by Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft which aimed to limit access to library materials by minors. "It is not the role of the library to limit access to materials," Steinhoff said. "Parents should make these decisions about the materials that come into their home." She sponsored three pieces of legislation in February 2023, all pertaining to education.

On October 2, 2023, Steinhoff announced her intention to run for reelection.

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