Mrs. Melissa Burns- Principal and Primary School Teacher. Schedule. She participates in cheer and choir. I completed the LCMS Teacher Colloquy program through Concordia University Wisconsin in 2021. My wife and I have two sons, one daughter, and two dogs. I have taught Kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Resource Room, and am now the 5th and 6th grade teacher. Click HERE to Register Registration is $75 per person. I graduated with my Master of School Leadership degree from Concordia University Chicago in 2012. I have a K-9 teaching degree with endorsements in language arts, science, and middle school. Our Faculty and Staff. I met my wife, Sarah, while we both were studying for ministry at Concordia University in Ann Arbor. We also attend Outdoor Ed in 5th and 6th grade which is a highlight of the year! I remember attending Sunday school as a child while my parents worshipped at our church, where my uncle was the lead pastor. I am a baseball fan and music enthusiast. I really have enjoyed the different aspects of teaching them all. I cant wait to bring my enthusiasm, experience, and encouragement to each group of kiddos. Graduated from Edwardsville High School and worked as a secretary for Skelgas, Affiliated Metals, and RP Lumber. I grew up in Hawthorn Woods, IL, and graduated from St. Peter. Mrs. Duncan graduated from Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN, in 2008 with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. WebWelcome to St. Peter's Lutheran School. Terri Thomas - Resource Room tthomas@stpeterslutheranchurch.net. I also received my MA in Reading and Language Arts with an endorsement as a Reading Specialist from Oakland University. I love teaching children and have worked in park district preschools, taught a parent and me class, religious education for 15+ years, and a library story time lady! I have been a Lutheran school teacher since 2011 and have always taught preschool/prekindergarten. The bonds you make here can last a lifetime. In my free time, I enjoy running, drinking coffee, and spending too much time studying the weather. Mary Moussa. Our son, Austin, is a student at St. Peter. I have my degree in elementary education and a minor in science. St. Agatha Parish Website. I picked St. Peter because of the strong church and school connection that I value. I began at St. Peter in 2019 as a sub, then a classroom aide, and now a preschool teacher. Our Kindergarten focuses on all aspects of growth, recognizing that each child is unique in their development and learning style . I started teaching preschool at St. Peter in 2021. 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. and I have a Masters's degree in administration/leadership. I love that! Email: School: 508.786.6045. I am very excited to be a part of this family and look forward to seeing what God has in store for my family, class, and St. Peter Lutheran Church and School. Make a one-time or recurring gift to support the mission of St. Peters. I chose to come to teach at St. Peter because I wanted to spread God's love to as many children as possible. She has been a life-long member of St. Peters Lutheran Church, attended St. Peters Lutheran School in grades 1st -8th, went to Edwardsville High WebA number of devoted, skilled staff members provide daily support to the mission and ministry of Saint Peters Church. I graduated with honors with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Mathematics from Concordia University Wisconsin. My mother and father created an environment of exploring the arts and creativity. Recently, my kids and I have learned how to garden and are proud of our growing flower garden. I am the middle sister of three, and we all followed in the footsteps of our parents in the field of education. I am very excited to join the staff at St. Peter and to share my passion for music with the students. As a middle school language arts teacher, I joined the St. Peter family in 2021. 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. Technology takes an active role in our classroom through the daily use of Chromebooks as a tool for expression, communication, research, and creativity. Four years after receiving my baccalaureate degree, I graduated with my masters in special education from Concordia University Chicago. We enjoy going on long walks, bike rides, and family movie nights with popcorn, of course! I also have a Master's Degree from Concordia, Chicago, in School Leadership. Must register by February 25th. (besides my hometown of Duluth, MN). 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. When I'm not driving my kids around, we love to play board games and hang out in our backyard. 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. We alternate yearly between Ancient History and Early American History, Earth Science and General Science. I have been teaching since 1993. While there, we were blessed to have two daughters, Lily and Delaney. I love working at St. Peter because of the sense of family and community here. WebOur school staff is comprised of men and women who love the Lord and care for His children. I worked for Chicago Public Schools for ten years before coming to St. Peter on a leap of faith. Thus we can teach math, art, science, etc. I had always taught public high school math. WebA number of devoted, skilled staff members provide daily support to the mission and ministry of Saint Peters Church. Lutheran Church - Eastpointe St. Peter's Lutheran School Faculty and Staff Michele Gapski - Principal mgapski@stpeterslutheranchurch.net Hi! We fell in love with the community, teachers, administration, and other parents. Jerry Hays Senior Pastor Jerry.Hays@stpeterlcms.org View Website Rev. I enjoy sharing God's truths in class and the privilege of pointing students to God in various situations, something I could not do as frequently in the public school system. School. A congregation of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. I had the gift of learning about the world around me as it related to Jesus. I have taught in Lutheran schools for 27 years with experience teaching k-8 in whole classes, small groups, and resource/enrichment formats. We are blessed to enjoy similar hobbies, like skiing, riding our ATVs or wave runner, kayaking, or watching sports together! St. Peter provides an exceptional and immersive education in a student-centered, family-oriented environment with Jesus at the center. I have been married for 15 years and have two children. WebInterim Director of Experiential Learning, Assistant Director of Experiential Learning, Assistant Scheduler, English Department Faculty, Head Varsity Girls' Hockey & Softball It has been a blessing to many generations and will continue to be a blessing for years to come. I am the middle, middle, middle child: the 4th out of 7 children for my parents (plus another half brother and half sister)! She returned to teaching at Zion Staunton, and then came back to St. Peters where she has been since then. Chapel Grades 1-8, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM 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. I wanted the same opportunity for my children that I had growing up. I also received my Lutheran Teaching Diploma. I am so excited to teach at St. Peter and be an even greater part of the community. After undergrad, I did missions for a year living in Camden, NJ and Philly before joining the workforce in management for Wal-Mart and as a Service rep for Kraft. I am the oldest of 6 kids, most of whom live nearby. ), a sophomore at Schaumburg Christian. I grew up in Hanover Park and attended Hoffman Estates High School. All the members of St. Peter are truly committed to the education and well-being of the students. I am an alum of St. Peter and am excited to be back in a teaching role! I have a degree from National Louis University. from UIC. I've also been married for twenty-three years to my wonderful husband, Randy Rozelle. My mother helped run the business and made sure all of us kids stayed alive and learned to thrive. I earned my Master of Music degree (Vocal. I am very blessed to continue teaching at St. Peter. She married her husband in 2016, and they currently live in Wood River. She teaches Sunday School, is a member of the Ladies Aid, Choir, and is the Church Financial Secretary. I also have two dogs, Winston and Billie May. WebWe 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. I graduated magna cum laude with Departmental Honors in the Voice & Opera Program in 2000. I love to bake and read in some downtime and enjoy being outdoors. I will be teaching third and fourth grade at St. Peters! Where ever help is needed they pitch in and make it happen. RESOURCE CENTER. 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. Currently I am completing a Master's of education program in Educational Leadership at American College of Education. I continued to Baylor University and received my M.S.W in Social Work. I think God achieves discipleship and fellowship at St. Peter as it becomes your community and family. I am excited to see God's work in the lives of St. Peter students in the way they love and forgive like Jesus. She has also filled various long-term substitute positions at several Wisconsin Lutheran schools. Students also take weekly Spanish, Art, and PE classes. As a teacher, I want to inspire my students to be lifelong learners. Must register by February 25th. in Early Childhood Education from Roosevelt University. We first found out about St. Peter through a summer camp my boys attended. I live in Lake Zurich with my family. We proudly proclaim the love of Jesus to all of our pupils and academically prepare them to be successful young adults. Resources for Parents. I love being able to share the "overwhelming, neverending, reckless love of God" with my students. I have worked every level of both programs and love running them as a director now. Throughout my life, I have always sought out opportunities to continue to grow. I am so proud to be a part of this school that has served our community for 172 years! My passion outside the classroom is gymnastics. What a privilege! We have three lovely children- Grayson (2nd grade), Declan (Kindergarten), and Vivienne is about to be 2! I grew up in Elmhurst and moved to Mount Prospect when I got married at St. Peter 4 years ago. Mrs. Lavezzi loves working with her preschoolers to help them learn more about God and the world he made, she especially loves teaching science classes and sharing her joy of reading. I attended Concordia University in River Forest and graduated with my degree in Lutheran elementary education and a middle school endorsement in Spanish. Each day is different, which keeps me energized. 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