Community Voices

What is it worth to you to finally have a voice in Congress who listens, respects your values, and fights for the future our state deserves? Joan Vondras is that leader — someone who shows up, stands up, and speaks up for all the people of Missouri.

I think Joan VonDras will represent Missouri’s second congressional district responsively and responsibly, attributes Ann Wagner is missing. Joan seems to me to be a thoughtful, articulate and intelligent decision maker.

I urge you to vote for her.

Joan VonDras is not a politician. I met her when our kids were students at Glenridge Elementary, where she was an outstanding teacher for many years. She is bright, extremely well informed, and passionate about changing the narrative from Missouri in Washington. This election is crucial to everyone in our region, and we all need to work toward effective representation. I hope you will join me in supporting Joan VonDras for Congress, District 2. I believe Joan can make a difference!

There isn’t anything I couldn’t say with regards to Joan VonDras, my sister, my friend, my supportive confidant an extraordinary human.  One may wonder why I said human instead of woman, that would like there’s a barrier in her path she is not limited to a certain gender; she’s exceptional period. I met Joan through my granddaughter who was attending Glenridge Elementary School as a fifth grader. Tragedy imposed itself on my granddaughter's family, their residence was destroyed by a fire that totally destroyed everything.  Joan was instrumental with the blessing of then principal Ms. Scott in implementing a fundraiser for the family. This is her heart everyday' in what can I do to make someone else’s life better is the motto she lives by. We developed a closer relationship when she reached out and suggested and offered to mentor my granddaughter and what a blessing it has been opening up her home and the family to us. That granddaughter has a lot of Joan’s characteristics!! She didn’t stop there. She also mentored my youngest granddaughter as well. I have witness Joan, pour of the well of. compassions that’s her heart from her love for her fellow man to the human rights around the globe to   animal rights, clean energy healthcare, and of course, education. If you are fortunate enough to have an opportunity to cast your vote for Joan it would be the wise choice you could’ve make. You will not find a more caring and devoted representative.

Growing up, I didn’t have many examples of what life could look like outside of my environment. Coming from a low-income neighborhood and a difficult family dynamic, my world was pretty limited until 5th grade, when I met Mrs. VonDras.

From that point on, she took me under her wing, and honestly, she never let go. She saw something in me that I didn’t even see in myself at the time, and she poured into me not just as a student, but as a person. She mentored me from 5th grade through graduating high school, and even to this day, she’s still someone I can count on.

She showed me a different way of life through her kindness and compassion. She opened her world to me; whether it was teaching me hobbies like knitting and cooking, or just spending time together at coffee shops, she gave me experiences I never would have had otherwise. She welcomed me into her family, and in so many ways, she became like a second mom to me.

What stands out just as much is her heart for animals, human and women’s rights, and for education. She doesn’t just believe in these things; she lives them every single day. She leads with empathy, stands up for what’s right, and genuinely cares about people and the world around her.

She didn’t just teach lessons in a classroom; she helped shape me into the woman I am today. Because of who she is at her core, I truly believe she would be one of the best things to happen to our community and our country. Choosing her is choosing compassion, strength, and real change. I can say with full confidence that voting for her would be one of the best decisions you could make. Vote Joan!