Senator Maggie Nurrenbern ** represents **Missouri Senate District 17, which covers parts of Clay County including Kansas City, North Kansas City, Gladstone, Claycomo, and Pleasant Valley. Elected to the Senate in 2024, she is a lifelong Clay County resident, former teacher, and advocate for public education, economic opportunities, healthcare access, and community safety. Notable achievements include her Peace Corps service in Ecuador focusing on public health and education, expertise in education policy from her teaching and legislative roles, and community involvement as a board member for Feed Northland Kids, PTA member, and active in local chambers of commerce and her church. She serves on the Competency-based Education Task Force and previously worked with law enforcement on community protection issues.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from Smithville High School ; bachelor's degree in Communication: Journalism from Truman State University; interned in the Missouri Senate ; earned teaching certificate in Spanish, master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and TESOL endorsement from UMKC.
• Early Career: Peace Corps Volunteer in El Chaco, Ecuador ; taught Spanish, Journalism, and ELL at University Academy in Kansas City and North Kansas City High School; sponsored student organizations and served as building representative for NKC-NEA.
• Political Experience: Elected to Missouri House of Representatives for District 15 ; elected to Missouri Senate for District 17 ; focused on education policy as a former teacher, union, and PTA member.