April 22, 2022

The Wentzville School District Board of Education approved the hiring of Julie Vahle as the principal of Boone Trail Elementary, effective July 1, 2022.  

Vahle has served as an administrative intern at John Weldon Elementary for the past two years, where her time was split between her administrator duties and serving as a part-time music teacher. Vahle was the Teacher of the Year at John Weldon Elementary in 2014-2015 and was awarded as a Lindenwood Outstanding Cooperating Teacher in 2019. In Francis Howell, she led Professional Learning Community work for elementary music teachers throughout the District. She also served on several district-level committees.   

“I am thrilled to be joining the Boone Trail family,” said Vahle. “I am passionate about helping students and staff discover their strengths, and I am dedicated to fostering an environment where all students feel valued, loved, and able to learn.” 

Vahle has a master’s degree in school administration from Lindenwood University. She received her Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Missouri St. Louis.