Kathy Steinhoff
Representative · State house · Missouri · District 45
Democratic
Biography
Representative Kathy Steinhoff, a Democrat, represents part of Boone County (District 45) in the Missouri House of Representatives. She was elected to her first two-year term in November 2022. Prior to serving in the legislature, Steinhoff taught math in Columbia Public Schools for 34 years. She is a National Board Certified Teacher. She earned the National Education Association’s highest honor of Teaching Excellence, and MU’s College of Education and Human Development 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award. Steinhoff was extensively involved with Columbia NEA, where she served in many capacities, including as president from 2015 to 2021. She also served for nine years on the negotiations team. She is a volunteer with Moms Demand Action. A graduate of Truman High School, Steinhoff obtained a bachelor’s degree in Math Education, and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Born in St. Louis, Steinhoff now resides in Columbia with her husband. She is a proud mother and grandmother.
On the record
- Education
- Truman High School; University of Missouri-Columbia, Bachelor’s degree in Math Education; University of Missouri-Columbia, Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction
- Profession
- Math teacher
- Birthplace
- St. Louis, MO
- Religion
- Our Lady of Lourdes parish
- Family
- Married.
Contact
- Capitol office
- Room 135-BA, 201 W. Capitol Ave., Jefferson City, MO 65101 · 573-751-4189
- Phone
- 573-751-4189
- kathy.steinhoff@house.mo.gov