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I love when little ones look up to the big kids. I have been part of the St. Peter family for three years as a parent and now join the staff as a teacher. I am very blessed to continue teaching at St. Peter. I also enjoy: cooking, reading, bowling, crafting, and going on walks with my dog Louie. Phone: (920) 739 - 2009. I am married to a Lutheran school teacher. I have been working at St. Peter since 2015, and I have a B.A. While working there, I pursued my Master's degree in Teaching and Leadership at St. Xavier University. From my doctoral thesis I published a book in 2019 on preparing Christ-centered expository sermons "The Expository Diamond" which is available on Amazon, and I currently have a second book waiting for a publisher on Martin Luther's own journey toward expository preaching. I have also been very involved in middle school at St. Peter, leading chapel services, facilitating middle school huddle/discipleship groups, and helping with our Christmas services. WebA number of devoted, skilled staff members provide daily support to the mission and ministry of Saint Peters Church. Martin Luther once wrote, I place music next to theology and give it the highest praise. I hope to instill a love and appreciation for Gods wonderful gift of music amongst the students at St. Peter Lutheran School. Email: School: 508.786.6045. Fax: (920) 739-3615 I grew up in Wood Dale and have attended Lutheran schools for most of my schooling. Elementary. I worked in the Extended Care/Summer Camp programs during college and have been a teacher here for 15 years. This devotion brings many rich opportunities to the students of our school. The Christian foundation they have had at St. Peter is one of the greatest gifts my husband and I have given them. Academics. Matthew and Anna play travel hockey, and Ava figure skates year-round. I taught kindergarten for over ten years. I also have a Master of Education degree from National Louis University, where I majored in Technology in Education. Performance) in 2003 from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music. I've also taught 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade, including multi-age classrooms. My name is Michele Gapski and I am the principal of St. Peter's Lutheran School. I earned a master's degree in teaching from National-Louis University. I met my wife, Sarah, while we both were studying for ministry at Concordia University in Ann Arbor. 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. St. Peter has been so welcoming since I started working here, and everyone is so kind and generous with their time. I really have enjoyed the different aspects of teaching them all. I love the 2s and all the exploring, learning, and fun we get to have! Finally, I feel blessed to work in an environment where I am encouraged by colleagues to think outside the box and try something new. My wife, Angie, and I grew up in Michigan. Presently I am in my seventh year of teaching fourth grade. On June 27, 1993, Pastor Crolius was installed as Pastor and Missionary at Large at Risen Savior Lutheran Church in I grew up outside Lansing, Michigan, as part of a large family. WebStaff St. Peter's Lutheran Faculty and Staff To reach a staff member, call 608.524.4066 followed by the staff's individual extension number or send them an email. I grew up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago and Wisconsin. I love sports and competition. In first grade the subject areas that I teach are: Jesus time, reading, phonics, writing skills, spelling, handwriting, math, science, and social studies. I look forward to building deep relationships with my students and helping them lead a full life in Christ. Contact any of our staff members by clicking on their picture to view their email. St. Peter allows me to have my faith, family, church, and school go together hand in hand. WebSt. I see God working in our students lives by seeing the joy on their faces as they sing songs, pray for their families and friends, and learn about and explore all creation that God has made. Worship @ 9 a.m. It's His unconditional love that shines through our students and staff. My dad owned his own construction company and taught me everything he knew about how to build and care for a house. Schedule. I recently completed the LCMS Director of Parish Music Colloquy program through Concordia University Chicago and look forward to my installation at St. John this coming Fall. My name is Karla Leidecker and I have been part of the faculty and staff of St. Peter's since 2000. ), a sophomore at Schaumburg Christian. WebA number of devoted, skilled staff members provide daily support to the mission and ministry of Saint Peters Church. I love to bake and read in some downtime and enjoy being outdoors. 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. Michele Gapski - Principalmgapski@stpeterslutheranchurch.net. FACTS Tuition Program. I have been with St. Peter since 1998. I am a graduate of Concordia University (Chicago) Lutheran Teacher program. I received my teaching degree in early childhood education from Concordia University Wisconsin. Mr. Huebner graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN, in 1982. Before receiving the call to teach Kindergarten, she was home with her four children while substitute teaching and volunteering at church and in the community. Excluding school days off. My daughter is a freshman at Palatine High School. I grew up here in Arlington Heights with three sisters and one brother. I grew up in Arlington Heights and came back as my husband and I grew our family. I grew up in Cairo, Egypt, until the age of eleven, and then my family immigrated to the United States. I also earned a M.A.R. I also wanted to share Jesus' love for me with other children in the same way my Sunday school teachers did for me. I have been working at St. Peter since 2015 in the preschool department. Pre-School; About Our School; Our Staff; Prospective Pre-School Students; Parent Resources; Laker News & Notes & We have two children who have also graduated from St. Peter. I still perform in occasional oratorio concerts throughout Chicagoland. I taught second grade for seven years for the Clark County School District in Las Vegas before taking a second-grade position at the Las Vegas Day School. WebWelcome to St. Peter's Lutheran School. She also spends time reading, gardening, and canning her own pickles and homemade salsa. Also, we have such a supportive network whenever needed: whether that's a prayer chain, words of comfort, someone to talk to, an encouraging hug. Webstpeterschool@922ministries.com. I have my degree in elementary education and a minor in science. St. Peter has been an empowering opportunity in teaching and I enjoy being a part this wonderfully supportive community. St. Paul Pastor Peter Pettit recommended that Laura apply for the LWF youth delegation. Back About Us News Contact Us Lead Staff Governing Board Back Worship My Life St. Peter Lutheran Church and School. My education degree is from Northern Illinois University, (GO HUSKIES!) In 2015 I pursued a doctorate at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, and in 2017 I received my DMin. Immanuel Lutheran School 632 Highway N, Wentzville, MO 63385. God is truly at work in our school, helping us plant "tiny seeds of faith" that nurture our students throughout their lives. St. Peter is a special place that allows students to develop their gifts and talents through rigorous education while encouraging individuals to grow in faith and serve others. Before coming to St. Peter Lutheran School in 2008, Mr. Huebner served 11 years as principal of St. Paul's Lutheran School in Fort Atkinson, WI. I have taught a variety of grade levels over the years, including preschool, kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, and Grade 5. In my time at St. Peter, I have taught preschool, kindergarten, and first grade. In my spare time, I love to read books, bake, get crafty, and go flea marketing/ antique hunting. 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. I have been teaching for nine years in grades 6-8. Mrs. Eberhardt also taught at St. John's Lutheran School in Montello, WI before coming St. Peter in 2001. We have three beautiful children. Knowing her school background and passion, Peter knew Laura would be a perfect fit for the opportunity. WebStaff St. Peter Lutheran School About Us Programs Forms Contact Church Childcare Staff The perfect team teachers and support staff. GIVE VISIT Inquire. My passion outside the classroom is gymnastics. I count my blessings daily for the gift of teaching at a school where we provide excellent academics and share the love of our Lord Jesus with our students. I attended Valparaiso University for my BA in Psychology and M. Ed. FACTS Tuition Program. 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. My two boys, 4 and 8, are following in my footsteps as St. Peter students. My church home is St. Peter, where my family and I attend Encounter each Sunday. I love to engage students in the discovery process while integrating faith and technology whenever possible. Mrs. Melissa Burnsis our current I have taught all grades and all subjects throughout the years, and I have loved it! School; About Our School; Our Staff; Prospective Students; Parent Resources; Laker News & Notes & Calendars. I started my teaching career working with preschool ages two to five and taught kindergarten and first grade. Resources for Parents. Marie, MI. For two years I served as the social studies chair/teacher at Vail Christian High School in Edwards, CO, and as the youth leader at Gracious Savior Lutheran Church. She has been a life-long member ofSt. Peters Lutheran Church, attended St. Peters Lutheran School in grades 1st -8th, went to Edwardsville High School, and continued her education with a basketball scholarship to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville where she earned her degree in Elementary Education in 1991. RESOURCE CENTER. Current Tuition; Tuition Refund Policy. I have been married to my high school sweetheart, Adam, for 25 years, and we are blessed with two incredible sons, Trevor and Tyson. Academics. I began teaching at St. Peter Lutheran School in 2012. I have been married to John for 19 years, and I am also mom to Ava and Matthew (11), Anna (8) and Layla (3-year-old labradoodle). I am a wife, married to my high school sweetheart, and am blessed that we love to live life fully together, even through the ups and downs. I love working at St. Peter because of the sense of family and community here. I began teaching at St. Peter in 2021. I started teaching preschool at St. Peter in 2021. Webstpeterschool@922ministries.com. He loves baseball and is a Cub Scout. We enjoy family time by traveling, playing games, and watching movies and shows together. I have a K-9 teaching degree with endorsements in language arts, science, and middle school. Current Tuition; Tuition Refund Policy. I love to have fun with my students and make school a place they want to come back to each day to learn more. I have a Bachelor of Science in Education from Illinois State University, where I majored in Special Education with a focus on students who are Deaf/Hard-Of-Hearing. WebFaculty and Staff St. Peter's Ev. School. Our Kindergarten focuses on all aspects of growth, recognizing that each child is unique in their development and learning style . We enjoy scootering around the neighborhoods to play at the local parks, catching up with our families, and getting reacquainted with Arlington Heights. from UIC. Students also take weekly Spanish, Art, and PE classes. We first found out about St. Peter through a summer camp my boys attended. I have been teaching at St. Peter since 2013. School Tour Thursday, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM It continues to be an answered prayer for our family. Webstpeterschool@922ministries.com. What is a 504 Plan. 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 am a baseball fan and music enthusiast. WebStaff St. Peter's Lutheran Faculty and Staff To reach a staff member, call 608.524.4066 followed by the staff's individual extension number or send them an email. FACTS Tuition Program. We 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.OFFICE HOURS:Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Excluding school days off. VIEW FULL PROFILE. I have my Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education and have several classes in Administration. My wife works as a Speech-Language Pathologist and I have two children, Jack & Mia. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Helen Brooks. St. Peter is a wonderful place to discover, learn, and explore God's amazing world and how He loves each student so very much! My name is Michele Gapski and I am the principal of St. Peter's Lutheran School. In 1999, I received a call to Our Shepherd Lutheran School in Birmingham,Michigan beginning my ministry teaching second grade for one year and then teaching first grade for 22 years. I decided I wanted to be a part of it. I currently coordinate K-8 benchmark assessments, intervention and progress monitoring needs, guide differentiation resources and strategies, lead a weekly differentiated WIN (What I Need) Time for grades 1 - 5, and teach a weekly thinking skills/technology class to K-5 classrooms. I have taught Kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Resource Room, and am now the 5th and 6th grade teacher. I have been with St. Peter since 2018. I am so excited to teach at St. Peter and be an even greater part of the community. St. Paul Pastor Peter Pettit recommended that Laura apply for the LWF youth delegation. What We Do. I have previously taught Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade at St. Peters. Upon graduation, she started a school at Immanuel Lutheran in Sault Ste. My son Christopher just graduated college and took a job in Columbus Ohio and we love to visit him as often as we can. I worked for Chicago Public Schools for ten years before coming to St. Peter on a leap of faith. Director of VBS, Prairietown Volunteer Firemen, Sunday School Superintendent, and Youth Group Director are other titles that she carries and enjoys volunteer work within her community. Departments: English, The Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning, Orientation. I pray that God allows me to witness his love to students and family. I will also be teaching 6th & 7th-grade health. We have a daughter who is a freshman in high school and a daughter in fifth grade. My sister teaches here with me and my mother was also a teacher here for 15 years. 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. I felt like God led me to St. Peter and I have been teaching here ever since. We made beautiful friendships here and decided this was where we wanted to raise our children in a firm foundation of faith. Click HERE to Register Registration is $75 per person. I feel like I've been with St. Peter my whole life. St. Peter is a great place to discover, learn, and explore God's amazing world and how He loves each and every one of us so very much! Middle School. GIVE VISIT Inquire. Schedule. WebSt. I have been with St. Peter since 2016. I received my B.A. They are great role models. WebOur Staff; Sermon Series; Daily Devotions; Newsletters; Bulletins & Announcements; Affiliations. I live in Lombard with my husband Dave and our daughter Susan (15 years old! Current Tuition; Tuition Refund Policy. I am the oldest of 6 kids, most of whom live nearby. (Favs are still math and science!). Click HERE to Register Registration is $75 per person. My family became members at St. Peter Lutheran Church and School in 2007, when my oldest son began kindergarten. I graduated from Concordia, Ann Arbor, with an elementary degree in Social Studies and a minor in Math. I see God working through St. Peter's students, staff, and families every day in many ways. I was blessed in 2018 by being part of the mission team who traveled to South Africa to work with the teachers and students at St. Peter Christian College in Middelburg, SA. Clicking on their picture to view their email visit him as often as can! Pm it continues to be a part of the sense of family and i enjoy being part. 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