2nd, 3rd & 4th Grades

2nd - 4th Grades

I was born in Rupert, Idaho- the last of 7 children! My parents raised us in a strong Christian family where worship and fellowship with other Christians was a top priority.
I was taught from the beginning about Jesus’ love and salvation to all people.
It became very real to me in 7th grade when a wonderful teacher laid God’s plan of salvation out for me and I understood the sacrifice Christ made for all of us.
I continued to grow in God’s love, and I decided to go on to college to become a Lutheran teacher.
Even though I had never attended a Lutheran school, I saw that Lutheran Schools would provide me a place where I could share Jesus with others.

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

Approaching 26 years of teaching at Zion Lutheran School. I’ve taught 1-7th grades at different times.
I worked for 6 years at Micron Technology in Boise.
Taught English in Japan for 1 ½ years.

FAMILY AND OUTSIDE INTERESTS

WHY I TEACH AT ZION LUTHERAN

I have always loved the ministry of Zion.
Our school has never veered from the central message of God’s love and salvation to a world that desperately needs Him.
That message walks hand in hand with challenging our students academically to realize their potential.

CLASSROOM MISSION STATEMENT

Teaching in a classical school is a great challenge for me. I am constantly looking for new ways to present materials to my students, and I am always searching to challenge these children to grow in their faith and in their academics. I enjoy watching my students explore and stretch in their education. I have great visions of the future of these Christian children as they will someday influence and make contributions to our community and our country.