Our Staff

Education
I grew up in Watertown, Wisconsin, attending Trinity St. Luke’s Lutheran School and Lakeside Lutheran High School. I graduated from Martin Luther College in 2013, with a bachelor‘s degree in early childhood education.

Experience
My first call was to open a toddler room at Jesus Loves Me Learning Center, North Mankato, Minnesota. I served there from 2013-2015. I then taught at Stepping Stones Learning Center in Neenah, WI until I accepted a call to teach at Divine Savior Academy in Doral, Florida in 2018. I taught PreK4 at DSA for four years, then I took the call to teach at Grace in 2022. I am excited to continue my ministry here at Grace as Preschool director and teacher.

Family
I grew up as the second of five children, with two brothers and two sisters. My husband, Scott, grew up in Fremont, Wisconsin. We met at Martin Luther College and got married in 2013. We have two kids, Annabelle and Theodore!

Interests
I enjoy photography, hosting get-togethers, creating art, spending time with family, exploring new places, and making friends! I love being a teacher, and I enjoy the process of researching best practices for early childhood classrooms!

Education:
Being a pastor’s daughter, we moved several times during my childhood and I attended several different elementary schools. They are Lincoln Elementary School in North Platte, Nebraska (K-4), Immanuel Lutheran School in Shirley, WI (4-7) and St. John’s Lutheran School in Two Rivers, WI (7-8). I went to Manitowoc Lutheran High School in Manitowoc, WI and then on to Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN. I graduated with a BA in Education in 1981.

Experience:
I taught Kindergarten for twenty-four years at Faith Lutheran School in Tacoma, WA

Family:
I’m the fifth of seven children and the oldest girl. My husband Jeff and I were married right out of college and moved to East Fork Mission where he taught in the high school and I was a busy mom of five children. In 1992 we moved to Tacoma, WA after Jeff accepted a call to Evergreen Lutheran High School. We moved to Falls of Rough, KY in 2021 where we lived for a short time. My husband unexpectedly went to heaven and I moved to Oshkosh in 2023 to be close to family. I have five children and ten grandchildren who live in Wisconsin, North Carolina, Arkansas and Minnesota.

Interests:
I enjoy gardening, home-improvement projects, and reading.

Education
I grew up in Manitowoc, WI. I attended St. John’s Newtonburg school from PreK through 8th grade. I then went onto Manitowoc Lutheran High School for my high school years. After graduation, I attended Martin Luther College (MLC) and graduated in 2013 with a degree in Elementary Education.

Experience
After graduating from Martin Luther College, I served at St. John’s Redwood Falls, MN, teaching 3-4th grade while my husband finished MLC. We then served through Friends of China in Wuhan, China for a year. We came back and were assigned to Cross of Glory in Peoria, AZ. I would serve as the 5-8th grade ELA teacher. We would return to Wisconsin and I then served St. John’s Wrightstown, WI for 5 years as a 3K preschool teacher. I am excited to now teach Kindergarten at Grace.

Family
I grew up as the eldest of 4 children, 2 younger sisters and a brother. I married my high school sweetheart, Micah, in 2013. We are blessed with three beautiful girls Evie in 2020, Keira in 2022, and Gemma in 2024. We also have a fluff child Rhea, our dog.

Interests
I love spending time with my family, to watch my girls grow and explore the world around them. We enjoy camping and going up north. I love reading, singing, and some flower gardening.

Education
I grew up in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, and attended public elementary, middle, and high school. In 1989, I graduated from the University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education and a Minor in Mathematics. I have taken numerous graduate courses from various schools.

Experience
I taught all grades, from kindergarten through 5th Grade, in the Fond du Lac public school system from 1989 through January of 2022. All, but one, of the years were in the same school.
I offered homework assistance for students who stayed after school at the onsite Boys and Girls Club.

I taught kindergarten at Grace for the 2022-2023 school year.

I substitute taught and volunteered at both Grace and public schools in Fond du Lac for the 2023-2024 school year.

Family
I was the youngest of 10 children, having 2 brothers and 7 sisters. My husband, Jerry, grew up in Oshkosh, and was the youngest of 5 boys. We were married in May of 1989. We have 3 grown sons: Ben, Sam, and Abe.

Interests
Being active is important to me. I like to swim, take walks, and run with our dog. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. Camping, vacationing, playing board games, sharing laughter, and worshiping together keeps me feeling balanced. I consider myself a lifelong learner and enjoy taking classes to acquire new skills and develop interests.

Education
I have been a teacher in public schools since Fall of 2005 and have always had a passion for education. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in August of 2005 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education for Regular Education and Special Education. I have always found joy in the greatest challenges as it is so rewarding to see the outcome of watching children learn and grow. I had never anticipated being serving here at Grace, it just goes to show that God works in miraculous ways.

Experience
I have taught special education and general education students throughout all of my years of teaching. I taught in Menasha, Wisconsin from 2005-2008. I ran an in-home childcare out of my home to be home with our children from 2008-2010. I realized my passion was being in a classroom setting and so I went back to teaching in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin from 2010-2014; Oshkosh, Wisconsin from 2014-2021, and Grace Lutheran from 2021-present.

Part of my goal as an educator is to spark curiosity in the minds of students and watch the children grow academically and in their faith. I am honored to work closely together with you as you are your child’s number one teacher. I feel frequent communication is vital and encourage you to come to me with any questions or concerns.

Family
Both Jesse, my husband, and I grew up in many different places. I have lived in Oshkosh since moving here in 2000 to attend College. I never left after meeting my husband here and have fallen in love with the area due to the community and the things that it has to offer. Jesse and I were married in 2004, and have two wonderful children, Caleb and Naomi. We have two dogs and one cat. Our children are in multiple sports and keep us very busy.

Interests
I enjoy reading, being on the water, snowmobiling, rollerblading, swimming, hiking, being outdoors, and watching my children play sports. I am definitely a Wisconsin fan – Packers, Bucks, Brewers, and Badgers!

Education
I grew up attending Christ the Lord and St. Johns for grade school and Fox Valley Lutheran for high school. I graduated from Martin Luther College in 2020 with a degree in elementary education and a minor in math.

Experience
After graduating in 2020, I received my first call to Grace in Charlotte, NC to teach 3K. (2020-2021) I enjoyed a few management positions for the next few years at small businesses. (2021-2023) I served as an extended learning aide and upper grades sub at St. Peter in Freedom, WI for the last year. (2023-2024)

Family
I grew up in Clearwater, FL and Wrightstown, WI. I am the youngest of 4 girls. I am super grateful that my entire immediate family lives close in the Fox Valley area. Every person in my family besides my dad is a teacher!

Interests
I have always had a love for cooking and have enjoyed taking classes when I can! I grew up playing most sports and have recently gotten into the craze of pickleball. I enjoy traveling with friends and family when I get the chance.

Education
I grew up here in Oshkosh and attended Grace Lutheran School. I graduated from Winnebago Lutheran Academy in 2003. I attended Wisconsin Lutheran College, and graduated in 2009 with my Bachelors in Early Childhood Education/Early Adolescence. I received my special education license in 2012 after completing the RITE (Residency in Teacher Education) Program through CESA 6.

Experience
After graduating in 2009, I taught at a private choice school in Milwaukee for a year. When we moved back to Oshkosh, I worked as an assistant manager at the Learning Shop in Appleton, while also going through the RITE Program. I received a position teaching in 2012, and taught in the OASD for 11 years, until this upcoming school year when I will be teaching at Grace as a full time special education teacher.

Over the last 11 years, I have gone through training in behavior management, social emotional learning, as well as trauma informed care. One of my passions is literacy, and I have had many professional development opportunities in that area. I am also trained in Add+Vantage Math Recovery (AVMR).

Family
I grew up in Oshkosh with a younger brother. My husband Chris grew up in Ossining, New York until the age of 10, which is when his family moved to Janesville, Wisconisn. We were married in 2012, and have been blessed with two amazing children. Our son, Carter, is in 2nd grade; and our daughter Charli is in 4K.

Interests
I enjoy spending time with my family. We like going to play at parks, having fun at the trampoline park, swimming in our pool, watching movies, and love to visit different zoos. We also spend an abundance of time at Target.

In my spare time, I like to read, make jewelry, put together Lego, and everyone in the family has become collectors of POP figures.

Education
I grew up in Hartford, Wisconsin, attending Peace Lutheran School and Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School. I graduated from Martin Luther College in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in education. In 2010, I received a master’s degree in educational leadership from Cardinal Stritch University.

Experience
I have served as principal and upper grade teacher throughout his ministry. My first call was to Zion Lutheran School in Columbus, Wisconsin from 2004-2015. I served at St. Paul’s Lutheran School from 2015-2021, and Grace Lutheran School from 2021-present.

I’m also certified as a new teacher mentor, a lead mentor for aspiring principals through the WELS Leadership Candidate Training Program, and a professional learning facilitator for teachers who are implementing Next Generation Science Standards.

Family
I grew up in Hartford, Wisconsin as the middle of three children. My wife, Kelly, grew up in Mequon, Wisconsin and is the oldest of seven. We were married in 2006, and have been blessed with a busy house filled with 5 children and one cat.

Interests
I am an avid Wisconsin sports fan, and love to play golf. I also coach youth soccer and basketball. I enjoy traveling, and camping with my family in our little pop-up camper. I love learning, and I do so by attending conferences, watching documentaries, reading, and listening to podcasts.