He served his Vicarage at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lincoln, The students also have special classes which include: technology, music, physical education, spanish and art. I love sports and competition. I have one son who is an alum of St. Peter and currently finishing his degree in Cyber Physical Systems Engineering at DePaul University in Chicago. On June 27, 1993, Pastor Crolius was installed as Pastor and Missionary at Large at Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Current Tuition; Tuition Refund Policy. Mrs. Ellenberger graduated from Dr. Martin Luther College in 1994 with a Bachelors degree in Education. I grew up in Northern Indiana. We have two children who have also graduated from St. Peter. I graduated from Roosevelt University with a degree in secondary education and history. St. Peter provides an exceptional and immersive education in a student-centered, family-oriented environment with Jesus at the center. St. Peter Lutheran School is committed to preparing students for a Full Life In Christ by engaging them with a comprehensive, Christian education. I teach Religion, Math, Language Arts, Handwriting, Spelling, Science, and Social Studies. There is SO much I am looking forward to this year. Throughout my life, I have always sought out opportunities to continue to grow. I earned my B.A. I am your "typical sports mom." Jerry Hays Senior Pastor Jerry.Hays@stpeterlcms.org View Website Rev. in education. Mary Moussa. I also earned a M.A.R. My father is a dairy farmer, and my mother is an Early Childhood Director for the Lutheran school I attended as a child. I am a child of God. I worked in the Extended Care/Summer Camp programs during college and have been a teacher here for 15 years. My favorite thing about teaching is connecting with kids - I love to watch them mature and grow through each year - and more so - as they maneuver through middle school. ST. PETER SCHOOL 111 WEST OLIVE STREET ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS 60004, Phone | 847.259.4114 Fax | 847.259.4185, St. Peter Lutheran School, 111 West Olive Street, Arlington Heights, Illinois, 60004, United States. Excluding school days off. from Trinity International University in Church History. I love being outdoors in God's creation and doing anything with my hands; painting, gardening, and cooking. I finalized my higher education, achieving an Elementary Teaching Certificate in Education. Growing up, my parents always taught me the importance of faith and family. St. Paul Pastor Peter Pettit recommended that Laura apply for the LWF youth delegation. I have taught Kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Resource Room, and am now the 5th and 6th grade teacher. I love to engage students in the discovery process while integrating faith and technology whenever possible. In my free time, I enjoy running, drinking coffee, and spending too much time studying the weather. As a teacher, I want to inspire my students to be lifelong learners. I received my B.A. in Psychology from Truman State University and an M.A. 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 served as a teacher and school administrator in Lutheran schools within the Northern Illinois District for 17 years. Our Kindergarten focuses on all aspects of growth, recognizing that each child is unique in their development and learning style . I am so blessed and thankful to be a part of this wonderful group of professionals!! I graduated Summa Cum Laude with University Honors. My husband grew up spending his summers on a lake, and we continue that family tradition with his family and mine. RESOURCE CENTER. I have two boys that attend St Peter. As a middle school language arts teacher, I joined the St. Peter family in 2021. I love that my job allows me to be creative every day. 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. Mr. Roger I grew up in South Bend, Indiana, and am a big Notre Dame fan. Academics. I began teaching at St. Peter in 2021. My two boys, 4 and 8, are following in my footsteps as St. Peter students. Excluding school days off. We love to go swimming, wakeboarding, and just enjoy time on a boat.God is at work at St. Peter every day. I love the look of pure amazement when they accomplish something they never thought they could do! She participates in cheer and choir. He was ordained on June 13 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in his home congregation in Jackson, Minnesota. I have my degree in elementary education and a minor in science. Say hello to the leadership team at St. Peter's. Departments: English, The Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning, Orientation. My name is Michele Gapski and I am the principal of St. Peter's Lutheran School. We work to lead students to a Full Life in Christ and prepare them for leadership and achievement throughout life. He was ordained on June 13 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in his home congregation in Jackson, Minnesota. My husband and I live in Pingree Grove with our two children, Parker and Violet, and our dog, Penny. Katy also taught at Chesterfield Day School, a Montessori based Independent School in Missouri. 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! 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! The Christian foundation they have had at St. Peter is one of the greatest gifts my husband and I have given them. OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. God is a part of everything we do. All Rights Reserved. I am married with two kids: a 16-year-old boy obsessed with playing hockey, fishing, and golfing, and a 19-year-old girl who is just starting her first year of college. She lives in Highland with her husband and enjoys traveling to see their family- now grown (Amanda, Makenzie, and Cameron). I have the privilege of working with an exceptional group of teachers who have devoted themselves to the training and nurturing of God's children at our school. Mrs. Melissa Burns- Principal and Primary School Teacher. Webstpeterschool@922ministries.com. 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 am super excited to be the new St. Peter's science teacher for 6th-8th grades. Teaching math is also a passion of mine, and I'm SO excited to be a part of this AWESOME Middle School Team. I am so excited to be teaching 2's preschool this school year. For me, St. Peter means opportunity, hope, and dedication - at a time when commitment and hope seem limited in the world - it is fully in place here! I attended Concordia University in River Forest and graduated with my degree in Lutheran elementary education and a middle school endorsement in Spanish. My name is Rachel Andrzejewski. God is truly at work in our school, helping us plant "tiny seeds of faith" that nurture our students throughout their lives. I earned my Master of Music degree (Vocal. She developed her love for Lutheran Education through her experiences attending Our Redeemer Lutheran School and Milwaukee Lutheran High School in Wisconsin. We have an amazing support staff that works tirelessly to help things run smoothly. My family started to grow and I needed a job closer to the Arlington Heights area. I will also be teaching 6th & 7th-grade health. Early Childhood Teacher of the Year. My education degree is from Northern Illinois University, (GO HUSKIES!) in Early Childhood Education from National Louis University. I look forward to building deep relationships with my students and helping them lead a full life in Christ. Beth Jablonowski - Interministry Assistantbjablonowski@stpeterslutheranchurch.netMy name is Beth Jablonowski. I love that at St. Peter we can provide not only quality education but one filled with the joy and knowledge of Christ as our Savior. My daughter is a freshman at Palatine High School. The 2021/2022 school year will be my first teaching at St. Peter. I am passionate about making learning engaging, innovative, and collaborative, and learned many valuable strategies from the training provided by the remarkable teachers at the Ron Clark Academy. I felt very called to come to St. Peter. I have been Band Director, A.P. I grew up in Worth, IL, "The Friendly Village." Immanuel Lutheran School 632 Highway N, Wentzville, MO 63385. I live in Palatine with my husband Steve. I connect greatly with our school motto of "Start Here Lead Anywhere" and am a firm believer that, by providing our students with a firm foundation in their faith at an early age, no matter where they go after they leave St. Peter, they will be able to weather any storm that may come their way. 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 am an alum of St. Peter and graduated here in 1992. I grew up in Cairo, Egypt, until the age of eleven, and then my family immigrated to the United States. WebPastor Crolius received his Master of Divinity Degree upon graduation from Concordia Seminary on May 28, 1993. Mrs. Melissa Burnsis our current I am married to Jason. 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 In 2021, we moved back to Arlington Heights to be closer to our families and because it is the best place to raise a family! 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. WebSay hello to the staff and faculty at St. Peter's Lutheran Church and School! We currently live in Mount Prospect and have an almost three-year-old son who attends PDO at St. Peter. She taught at St. Peters for three years and then stayed home with her three children, Jessica, Molly and Garrett. I see that in how each student is loved and cared for by the staff here. FACTS Tuition Program. St. Agatha Parish Website. At St. Peter, you become part of a community that helps each other grow and challenges our students to go forth and lead the world to a better place. 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. Family Portal; Summer Reading List. 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. Micah Greiner - Lead Pastor Email Pastor Greiner I have served as one of the pastors at St. Peter since 2007, first as Associate I have been a member and teacher at St. Peter since 1999. I would love nothing more than to model this to my students. It continues to be an answered prayer for our family. 7:45-8:45 Registration - Continental Breakfast - Exhibitors and Vendors - *Loose Parts Drop Off. There is just a great feeling all around! In my classroom, I put a great emphasis on modeling, collaboration, and social/emotional learning. Middle School. Once the application was complete, Peter assisted Laura in obtaining a letter of recommendation from the office of the Bishop of the ELCA. I have been with St. Peter since 2011. 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 attended Valparaiso University for my BA in Psychology and M. Ed. 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. WebStaff Bio St. Peter Lutheran School Rev. I have been with St. Peter since 2013. We pray together, worship together, and grow in our faith together each and every day! Contact Us. Debbie Pierce - 2nd Gradedpierce@stpeterslutheranchurch.net. FACTS Tuition Program. 90 Sandy Valley Rd Dedham, MA 02026 (781) 329-0850 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. Family first! I have been married for 15 years and have two children. 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. I have been working in the school and church offices since 2013. I am so proud to be a part of this school that has served our community for 172 years! WebSt. I have been teaching for 17 years in Lutheran schools (from 3-year-olds up through 2nd grade). in Early Childhood Education from Concordia University. I grew up in West Lafayette, Indiana, on a farm. I also received my Lutheran Teaching Diploma. St. Peter has been so welcoming since I started working here, and everyone is so kind and generous with their time. 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. I taught 2nd grade here last year also. I am the oldest of 6 kids, most of whom live nearby. Rachel Andrzejewski - 3rd/4th graderandrzejewski@stpeterslutheranchurch.net. WebContact: speckhard@stpeternorthjudson.org. Running is still a passion of mine, and I hope to one day coach cross-country and track. I received my AA as an Early Childhood Care Technician from Macomb Community College. Schedule. On June 27, 1993, Pastor Crolius was installed as Pastor and Missionary at Large at Risen Savior Lutheran Church in I'm very grateful and excited to have the opportunity to serve the St. Peter community. What We Do. During the first few years of our marriage, we were privileged to travel the world, living in places like Denver, Colorado, and Frankfurt, Germany, fueling a life-long passion for exploring different places and cultures. I have loved serving here and look forward to my continued growth as an educator here.I grew up in Arlington Heights with a close-knit family. I am a lifelong member of St. Peter and an alum of the school. I grew up a gymnast and now coach high school gymnastics.