Finally, I feel blessed to work in an environment where I am encouraged by colleagues to think outside the box and try something new. Mrs. Ellenberger graduated from Dr. Martin Luther College in 1994 with a Bachelors degree in Education. We pray together, worship together, and grow in our faith together each and every day! The 2021/2022 school year will be my first teaching at St. Peter. We begin each day with prayers and a devotion, it is my favorite time of the day. Contact Us. I am the oldest of 6 kids, most of whom live nearby. In my classroom, I put a great emphasis on modeling, collaboration, and social/emotional learning. Saturday Worship. I have been involved with many activities and committees such as Grandparents Day, 150th Anniversary, Saints Shootout, LSA State Basketball, coaching, South Africa Mission team, and many more. Our Faculty and Staff. I grew up in southern Illinois and knew about St. Peter from playing in the LSA tournament as a student. What We Do. I cant wait to bring my enthusiasm, experience, and encouragement to each group of kiddos. The staff partners together, with leaders, the I am excited to be working with the K-8 to help out where needed. Kayla is in college at the University of Southern Florida, Ethan is a Senior and Adam is a Freshman at Lake Park High School. Excluding school days off. My husband, Steve, and I have been together for over 7 years, and is a firefighter/paramedic in Rolling Meadows. We have a daughter who is a freshman in high school and a daughter in fifth grade. The beginning of school brings excitement and perhaps some apprehension to children and parents alike, as they embark on the new journey of elementary school. WebSay hello to the staff and faculty at St. Peter's Lutheran Church and School! I also have experience teaching in a therapeutic setting. She has also filled various long-term substitute positions at several Wisconsin Lutheran schools. I am an alum of St. Peter and am excited to be back in a teaching role! After undergrad, I did missions for a year living in Camden, NJ and Philly before joining the workforce in management for Wal-Mart and as a Service rep for Kraft. Please let me know what I may do to help you! School Life. The students also have special classes which include: technology, music, physical education, spanish and art. All of the St. Peter teachers desire to help our students develop a robust Christian Worldview. I began my teaching career in 1992 teaching second grade at St. John's Lutheran School in Grand Haven, Michigan. Must register by February 25th. Prospect with my husband. I now love being able to have a close connection with all my students and help them grow not only in math but in their relationship with Jesus. Pre-School. I began working at St. Peter in 2022. WebStaff Bio St. Peter Lutheran School Rev. My children are also very close to the ones they graduated with as well. Current Tuition; Tuition Refund Policy. School. FACTS Tuition Program. I am a teacher consultant and Resource Room teacher. I had the gift of learning about the world around me as it related to Jesus. St. Peter is set apart from other schools because it values each of its students' unique God-given gifts and talents and develops their spiritual, academic, and personal lives. Phone: (920) 739 - 2009. St. Paul Pastor Peter Pettit recommended that Laura apply for the LWF youth delegation. I grew up in South Bend, Indiana, and am a big Notre Dame fan. Pastor Speckhard graduated from Valparaiso University with a Bachelors Degree in Classics (Greek and Latin culture/literature) in 2011, and earned his M.Div at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, graduating in 2015. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). WebWe are passionately dedicated to the pursuit of educational excellence, taught in a Christ-centered, enriching environment, which enables students to grow in faith, knowledge and to demonstrate their love for Jesus and others. Mrs. Rachel Duncan, Kindergarten rduncan@splscrusaders.org Mrs. Duncan graduated from Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN, in 2008 with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I am a child of God. It also makes me happy to see kids who love coming to school every day! I also have taught at Walther Lutheran Academy in Forest Park. My favorite sport is skiing, especially with my family out west, and I am a big football fan. Spreading the grace of Jesus to our students is such an honor. I have been working at St. Peter since 2015 in the preschool department. It is what makes my job the BEST! We work to lead students to a Full Life in Christ and prepare them for leadership and achievement throughout life. In 2000 we moved to Concordia Seminary in St. Louis so that I could study to be a pastor. I Graduated from Benedictine University with a degree in psychology. Mary Moussa. I am also a Tech21 Certified teacher. St. Peter Lutheran School admits students of any race, sex, color, creed, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities, generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Mrs. Melissa Burns- Principal and Primary School Teacher. WebWelcome to St. Peter's Lutheran School. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Must register by February 25th. I graduated from Western Michigan University in 2003 with a B.S. As a middle school language arts teacher, I joined the St. Peter family in 2021. I love that! I am a lifelong member of St. Peter and an alum of the school. Mary Moussa. School. I have been working at St. Peters since 2007. I have been with St. Peter since 2013. After graduating with her teaching degree from Concordia University in River Forest, Illinois, she began her teaching career at Good Shepherd Lutheran School in Collinsville, IL, where she continues her church membership. I attended Concordia University in River Forest and graduated with my degree in Lutheran elementary education and a middle school endorsement in Spanish. Mr. Duncan enjoys reading, fishing, woodworking, camping, and spending time in the outdoors with his wife, Rachel, and their four children. I grew up in a family where I learned that all people and all created things could be seen through the eyes of the cross. We love to spend as much time as we can together - especially in Michigan. St. Paul Pastor Peter Pettit recommended that Laura apply for the LWF youth delegation. WebInterim Director of Experiential Learning, Assistant Director of Experiential Learning, Assistant Scheduler, English Department Faculty, Head Varsity Girls' Hockey & Softball Coach. I enjoy running, gardening, crafting, and playing with my puppy when I have free time. Hi! They are great role models. My daughter is a freshman at Palatine High School. WebStaff Church & School Staff Pastor Jack Kelly Dan Whitney, Shared Principal Joseph Nash, Grades 7-8 Katherine Voss, Grades 5-6 Kim Youngerberg, Grades 3-4 Nicole Tranberg, Grades 1-2 Melissa Voigt, Preschool Candy Siewert, Classroom Aid Cari Kelly, Classroom Aid Anita Hall, Administrative Assistant Kay Brandt, Administrative Assistant I grew up in a western suburb-Hinsdale, but work brought me north and my husband grew up in Arlington Heights, so we landed here to raise our family. Back About Us News Contact Us Lead Staff Governing Board Back Worship My Life St. Peter Lutheran Church and School. I have been part of the St. Peter family for three years as a parent and now join the staff as a teacher. I worked for Chicago Public Schools for ten years before coming to St. Peter on a leap of faith. I have been married to my high school sweetheart, Adam, for 25 years, and we are blessed with two incredible sons, Trevor and Tyson. I grew up in Park Ridge and went to Edison Park Lutheran Church where I was baptized, confirmed, and married. I teach Language, Literature, Writing, Spelling/Vocabulary, and Math. We have two children who have also graduated from St. Peter. I have been teaching for about 15 years. Mr. Roger Tessendorf Principal x5225 rogertessendorf@saintpetersls.com Mrs. Krista Gunther Mrs. Krista Gunther Pre-Kindergarten 3 & 4 x5227 kristagunther@saintpetersls.com in Expository Preaching. I have been a member and teacher at St. Peter since 1999. Growing up, I ran cross-country and track and field, and I played travel soccer from a young age. I served one year part-time in first grade for reading and math. Email: School: 508.786.6045. Contact Us. 8:45-9:00 Welcome and Opening Devotion I chose to come to teach at St. Peter because I wanted to spread God's love to as many children as possible. I will also be teaching 6th & 7th-grade health. I am so proud to be a part of this school that has served our community for 172 years! I am a graduate of Valparaiso University, where I earned my bachelor's degree (Psychology & Spanish minor) and my Master of Education through their LEAPs program. God has truly blessed me with the opportunity to share my love for Him with my students at St. Peter. and I have a Masters's degree in administration/leadership. Pastor Speckhard graduated from Valparaiso University with a Bachelors Degree in Classics (Greek and Latin culture/literature) in 2011, and earned his M.Div at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, graduating in 2015. I have been teaching for over 20 years and I love every minute of it! Peter is like family to me. All the teachers and staff show love for each student while challenging each to reach their greatest potential. I also received my MA in Reading and Language Arts with an endorsement as a Reading Specialist from Oakland University. Helen Brooks. I am presently involved in Precepts Bible Study, Altar Guild, and I am a Scripture Reader for worship services. More importantly, he modeled for me how to be a man of faith and integrity as a husband, father, and leader in the community. St. Peter Lutheran School is committed to preparing students for a Full Life In Christ by engaging them with a comprehensive, Christian education. The students meet with me individually or in small groups in the Resource Room up to four times a week. I also received my Lutheran Teaching Diploma. School; About Our School; Our Staff; Prospective Students; Parent in Early Childhood Education from Concordia University. It has been a blessing to many generations and will continue to be a blessing for years to come. I am a graduate of Concordia University (Chicago) Lutheran Teacher program. I love being able to share the "overwhelming, neverending, reckless love of God" with my students. I finalized my higher education, achieving an Elementary Teaching Certificate in Education. I always feel uplifted when seeing the staff and am eager to do the same for others. WebFaculty and Staff St. Peter's Ev. We love to go swimming, wakeboarding, and just enjoy time on a boat.God is at work at St. Peter every day. St. Agatha Parish Website. St. Peter is a place where everyone can find the gifts God has uniquely given them and how they can use them and share them with others to shine the light of Jesus! What is a 504 Plan. My wife works as a Speech-Language Pathologist and I have two children, Jack & Mia. I am very excited to join the staff at St. Peter and to share my passion for music with the students. Currently I am completing a Master's of education program in Educational Leadership at American College of Education. As I became older, I knew I wanted to become a teacher. Teaching math is also a passion of mine, and I'm SO excited to be a part of this AWESOME Middle School Team. Knowing her school background and passion, Peter knew Laura would be a perfect fit for the opportunity. We have two amazing children, Eva and Drew, both of who have grown up at St. Peter and now are crushing it in Middle School. WebOur children develop a willingness to try, an ability to do, and a drive to care. I grew up in Arlington Heights and came back as my husband and I grew our family. I live in Palatine with my husband Steve. I have been with St. Peter since 2011. St. Peter provides an exceptional and immersive education in a student-centered, family-oriented environment with Jesus at the center. Thats the beating heart of what St. Peter is all about, and I am humbled and grateful to see how it has blessed my own family, as I am sure it will bless yours! I have been a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church my whole life. Four years after receiving my baccalaureate degree, I graduated with my masters in special education from Concordia University Chicago. St. Peter is a family deeply rooted in God's grace and love. WebOur children develop a willingness to try, an ability to do, and a drive to care. We strive to build capable, confident, Christ-filled individuals who live a life full of hope and service. I have a bachelor's degree of Science in Kinesiology and Sports Studies with Teacher certification K-12 from Eastern Illinois University. from Concordia University, River Forest, Illinois; completed coursework on differentiation from the University of Missouri; participate in ongoing professional development/training on assessment systems - NWEA MAP, Fastbridge, as well as best practices in differentiated learning. I am blessed to have been able to lead a technology professional development for a group of teachers. My greatest joy is spending time with my family. Steve Heick. My experience working with children is diverse and includes working as a residential service assistant, classroom aide, 1:1 aide, sign language interpreter, self-contained classroom teacher, and resource teacher, to name a few.I grew up in Arlington Heights and attended St. Peter Lutheran from Pre-K - 8th grade. 90 Sandy Valley Rd Dedham, MA 02026 (781) 329-0850 Becky Schilling - Kindergartenbschilling@stpeterslutheranchurch.net. Knowing her school background and passion, Peter knew Laura would be a perfect fit for the opportunity. I live in Lake Zurich with my family. Lutheran Church - Eastpointe St. Peter's Lutheran School Faculty and Staff Michele Gapski - Principal mgapski@stpeterslutheranchurch.net Hi! The children pray for each other and their families, and we take time to thank God for our many blessings. WebPastor Crolius received his Master of Divinity Degree upon graduation from Concordia Seminary on May 28, 1993. I have a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education and I completed the principal prep masters program at Concordia University Chicago in May of 2021.I grew up in Arlington Heights and am a long time member of St. Peter and an alum of the school. Our Faculty and Staff. The staff partners together, with leaders, the community and others to support the rich treasury of liturgical and musical gifts, vibrant programs and expressions of pastoral care enriching this communion of diverse people and I have been teaching at St. Peter since 2013. Micah Greiner - Lead Pastor Email Pastor Greiner I have served as one of the pastors at St. Peter since 2007, first as Associate Pastor for Outreach and then, starting in 2010, as the Lead Pastor. 7/8 Confirmation, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM I have a degree from National Louis University. We have an amazing support staff that works tirelessly to help things run smoothly. I love hearing all of the students talk about how God has worked in their lives or simply saying, Jesus died on the cross for ME! It doesnt get any better than that. My name is Karla Leidecker and I have been part of the faculty and staff of St. Peter's since 2000. I enjoy sharing God's truths in class and the privilege of pointing students to God in various situations, something I could not do as frequently in the public school system. I am excited to join the St. Peter family and teach the students how great God is and of His unending love for us. It is a wonderful privilege to be serving at St. Peter for so many reasons. Say hello to the staff and faculty at St. Peter's Lutheran Church and School! A fun fact about me is I have played tennis since I was 7 years old and was on the state-winning team in high school. I've been married to my husband for 18 years, and we have two children. Paul Lutze, Principal Meet Our Teachers Joe Grambsch Grades 7 & 8 Emily Symons Grades 1 & 2 Gary Thoma Grades 5 & 6 Becky Thoma I sang for 15 seasons with the Grant Park Chorus in downtown Chicago and have performed at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Chicago Opera Theater, Opera Theatre of. At that time God moved us to Buffalo, NY, where I served as a pastor at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Clarence for 10 years. God moved us to Illinois in 2017, and I came to St. Peter in December 2019. I attended Valparaiso University for my BA in Psychology and M. Ed. About nine years ago, I transitioned into a middle school applied technology lab where I was able to teach students all kinds of new hands-on skills such as circuitry, graphic arts, woodworking, metals technology, aerospace, robotics, and much more! I still perform in occasional oratorio concerts throughout Chicagoland. We have three lovely children- Grayson (2nd grade), Declan (Kindergarten), and Vivienne is about to be 2! Back About Us News Contact Us Lead Staff Governing Board Back Worship My Life St. Peter Lutheran Church and School. I earned my Master of Music degree (Vocal. Knowing her school background and passion, Peter knew Laura would be a I earned my B.A. Beth Jablonowski - Interministry Assistantbjablonowski@stpeterslutheranchurch.netMy name is Beth Jablonowski. in 2005. Phone: (920) 739 - 2009. OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. I grew up in Wood Dale and have attended Lutheran schools for most of my schooling. Greg Hintz Associate Pastor for Discipleship & Outreach GHintz@stpeterlcms.org View Website Stephen Zielke Principal szielke@stpeterlcms.org View Website Name: Title: Location: All Locations Search MB Mrs. Mary Bahn Director of I continued to Baylor University and received my M.S.W in Social Work. We made beautiful friendships here and decided this was where we wanted to raise our children in a firm foundation of faith. I have been Band Director, A.P. 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