Principals
Dr. Amie Bemke - Principal
Dr. Bemke is the Principal of Saeger Middle School starting her career in Francis Howell during the 2023-2024 school. Previously, she served as an assistant principal at Pattonville Heights Middle School in the Pattonville School District and Fort Zumwalt North Middle School in the Fort Zumwalt School District. Dr. Bemke has also served as an Area Coordinator for the Special School District of St. Louis County for six years, working in the Pattonville School District. She also worked as a special education teacher for eight years at Pattonville High School, co-teaching in the Math, Science, and History departments. Dr. Bemke holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education and cross-categorical special education from Fontbonne University. She also holds a master's degree in computer education from Fontbonne University and a master's degree in educational administration from Lindenwood University. Dr. Bemke completed her Educational Specialist degree in the Fall of 2018 and her Doctorate in Leadership in Teaching and Learning in December 2022, both received from Missouri Baptist University. Dr. Bemke enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with her family, supporting them in soccer and dance.
Sarah Whalen - Assistant Principal
Sarah Whalen serves as an Assistant Principal at Saeger Middle School. Prior to joining the Francis Howell School District, she was a middle school administrator in the Fort Zumwalt School District, where she also began her career as a classroom teacher. Sarah spent eight years in the classroom, teaching both Special Education and English Language Arts (ELA) before transitioning into school leadership. Sarah's professional experience includes curriculum development, instructional planning, and creating systems to support students with social and emotional needs. Throughout her career, she has remained committed to supporting all learners, developing educators, and fostering strong partnerships between school and families. Sarah holds a bachelor's degree in Secondary Education and a master's degree in School Administration from Lindenwood University and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership at Maryville University. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys traveling with her husband and spending quality time with her family and friends.
Jacob Miller - Assistant Principal
Jacob Miller is joining Saeger Middle School as Assistant Principal, bringing a diverse background in teaching and educational leadership. Prior to joining Saeger, he taught mathematics at Fort Zumwalt North Middle School while serving as the school's Leader in Me Coordinator. Earlier in his career, before moving back to Missouri, Mr. Miller taught in Tennessee as a Special Education teacher, Math teacher, Assistant Band Director, and Assistant Theater Director, gaining experience supporting students across multiple disciplines.
Mr. Miller earned his bachelor's degree in History Education and his master's degree in Special Education from Freed-Hardeman University. He also holds an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Educational Leadership from Northwest Missouri State University. Outside of school, Mr. Miller enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, and directing several sessions at Western Kentucky Youth Camp each year.