Education: Bachelor of Arts, Concordia University - Ann Arbor

Child Care Assistant Certificate, Baker College - Flint

Experience: 7 years working in day care, 4 years at St. Paul

Julie's Educational Philosophy: I believe that each child is a gift from God and that it is our privilege to help them learn new things every day about the world God created. I believe that children learn the best when they are in a comfortable environment and surrounded by people that love them. I strive to provide this type of environment every day. 

Education: Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan-Flint

Michigan Teaching Certificate

ZA (Early Childhood) Endorsement

Experience: 20 years of teaching at St. Paul

Beth's Educational Philosophy: I believe that teachers play a unique role in each child’s life. Teachers need to be loving, caring and empathetic. Teachers need to create a safe environment where children can learn. I love it when my kids are so comfortable that they accidently call me "mom." There have to be boundaries set up too, so children can learn to follow rules. The most important thing that I want them to learn is how much Jesus loves them and that He made each and every one of them special.

Education: Bachelor of Science, Ferris State University

Michigan Teaching Certificate

Concordia University Portland

Lutheran Teaching Certificate

Aquinas College

Learning Disabilities Certificate

Experience: 15 years of teaching, 5 years at St. Paul

Katie's Educational Philosophy: I became a Lutheran school teacher to make an eternal difference. "Be faithful, even to the point of death and I will give you the crown of life" Revelation 2:10

Education: Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan-Flint

Michigan Teaching Certificate

Language & Social Studies Endorsements

Master of Arts, Concordia University- Ann Arbor

Lutheran Teaching Certificate

Experience: 14 years at St. Paul

Kathy's Educational Philosophy: I believe that education is extremely important to the development of our future generations. I feel that I have been given the awesome task of educating and nurturing the next generation both academically and spiritually. I need to share my knowledge with my students, and help them grow in their faith walk with Jesus Christ. In the classroom, I would like to see students succeed academically and spiritually. I would want them to use the gifts that they have been given to their full potential. I want to be a support and encouragement to my students and help them achieve success.

Education:  Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Michigan Teaching Certificate

Experience:  29 years teaching

David's Educational Philosophy:  I believe that I can best serve the individual futures of our students by preparing them academically for their high school and college years, to secure their extended futures by preparing them to be Christian leaders as adults, and to serve their eternal futures by developing their relationships with their Lord and Savior.

Education: Bachelor of Arts, Concordia University- Ann Arbor

Lutheran Teaching Ceritficate

Michigan Teaching Certificate

Master of Arts, Eastern Michigan University

Experience: 16 years teaching, 14 years at St. Paul

Lori's Educational Philosophy: I believe that God has created each child as a unique individual who needs a secure, caring, and stimulating environment in which to grow and mature spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. It is my desire as an educator to help students meet their fullest potential in these areas by providing an environment that is safe, supports risk-taking, and invites a sharing of ideas and their faith. There are three elements that I believe are conducive to establishing such an environment, (1) the teacher acting as a guide, (2) allowing the child's natural curiosity to direct his/her learning, and (3) promoting respect for God, His creation, self, and others.