Judy Thompson - Principal
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Graduate Education: Westminster Choir College; Bowling Green State University; Silver Lake College; Loyola University; Anderson University
Currently Pursuing:
Master's Degree at Eastern Michigan University-Ypsilanti, MI
Other Certifications:
Music Education K-12, Kodaly Edorsemat Level 1 & 2,
Orff Endorsemat Level 1, Outstanding Educator Award-Flushing, MI 2005, Love and Logic Level 1
Teaching Experience: 20 years
As principal, my highest goal is that each child will be taught the Word of God which brings forgiveness of sins and everlasting life. This teaching will be accomplished through our rich Lutheran heritage of Holy Scriptures, catachesis, hymnody, and liturgy. Additionally, my goal is to assist my faculty in developing curriculum that promotes academic excellence, preparing our students for the life that the Lord intends for them. All of this will be accomplished through a nurturing and Christian relationship.
Kristin Belmas - Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten
Degree: B.S. in Elementary Education with a minor in Math, Science, and English; M.A. in Reading
Extra School Duties: E.C.C. Committee Member and Sunday School Teacher
Other Certifications: Early Childhood Endorsement
Teaching Experience: 18 years
Sherri Steigerwalt - Kindergarten
Degree: B.A. in Elementary Education
Extra School Duties: Adult Sunday School Teacher; ECC Committee Member
Other Certifications: Lutheran and Public Teaching Certificates; Paraleagal Diploma
Teaching Experience: 13 years
Michelle Annas - First Grade
Degree: B.A. in Elementary Education; M.A. in Early Childhood Education
Extra School Duties: Early Childhood Director, Adult Sunday School Teacher, School Board Member
Other Certifications: Endorsement in Early Childhood Education
Teaching Experience: 21 years
Sara Korte - Second Grade
Degree: B.A. in Elementary Education;M.A. in Elementary Education
Extra School Duties:
Other Certifications:
Teaching Experience: 24 years
Andrea Johnson- Third and Fourth Grade
Degree: B.A. in Education; M. A. in Education with Concentration in Reading
Extra School Duties: Sunday School Teacher
Teaching Experience: 33 years
Donna Hay - Mathematics, Fourth Grade, Math Tutoring
Degree: B.S. in Secondary Math and Religion with Minor in Science; M.A. in Education
Extra School Duties: School Board Member; Sunday School/Confirmation Teacher
Other Certifications: Endorsement for Hearing Impaired; Lumen Christi Award '05 (English District)
Teaching Experience: 32 years
Barbara Falconer - Language Arts, Sixth through Eighth Grade
Degree: B.A. in English and Elementary Education
Other Certifications: Graduate Teacher Certification
Teaching Experience: 10 years
Larry J. Arnold - Social Studies, Physical Education, Sixth through Eighth Grade
Degree: B.A. in Elementary Education
Extra School Duties: Athletic Director; Coach
Teaching Experience: 16 years
James Pacey - Mathematics and Science, Sixth through Eighth Grade
Degree: B.A. in Elementary Education
Teaching Experience: 1 year experience
Joan Haver - Resource Room
Degree: B.A. in English and History
Other Certifications: M.A.T. in Reading; State Certification in Learning Disabilities, Michigan Literacy Progressive Profile Certification
Teaching Experience: 33 years