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MEDITATION

Therefore Jesus said again, "I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. Whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and out, and find pasture."

John 10:7, 9 (NIV)

TESTIMONY

"My favorite subject is English, because my teacher is funny and I like it when we use the words on the Word Wall to make up stories."
Chelsea, Grade 6

ADDRESS

Immanuel Lutheran
1626 Illinois Avenue
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 452-9681

School Staff

Immanuel Lutheran School prepares your child for life’s journey by combining a first-rate academic education with Lutheran core values and teachings. Our teachers are pleased to help prepare your child, both academically and spiritually, for today's challenging world.

Students at Immanuel Lutheran School are guided by loving Christians who share their faith in Christ. All members and staff are united in their support and commitment to the fulfillment of building faith in Christ, one child at a time. Click on a teacher's name to view their bio.

Joely Buss
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I currently teach Religion for grades five through eight, Spanish for grades Kindergarten and third through eight, Computers for grades Kindergarten through second and Health for grades seven and eight. 

I graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin with a degree in elementary education (grades 1-8) and a minor in early childhood (Pre-K and K).  I have taught at all grade levels and I love the rewards and challenges of students at every age.

I am an avid scrap booker; I like word puzzles and board games, and also like to read when I get the chance.  I am proud of the dedication of the faculty and staff of Immanuel.  They really go above and beyond the call of duty to make learning meaningful, rewarding and fun for the students.  It is evident that the love of Jesus is in the hearts of all of the teachers here at Immanuel.

I am married to Randy (an Immanuel alumnus) and we have two children, Connor and Morgan.  We love the quiet life in Oostburg. 

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Amy Fredericks
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I am the Director of Early Childhood Ministries at Immanuel Lutheran Church, School and Child Care. I graduated in May of 1995 from Concordia University, Wisconsin. I received my B.A. in Elementary Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education. I received my first Call to teacher 3k, 4k and Kindergarten at Beautiful Savior Lutheran School in Waukesha, Wisconsin. I continued my education while at Beautiful Savior. In December of 2000, I received my M.S. in Early Childhood Education from Concordia Wisconsin. I accepted the Call to Immanuel in July of 2003.

During the summer of 2003, I worked on the policies and the physical structure for the childcare center. The center opened in August of 2003. We have grown tremendously since this time. We opened with just a handful of children. The center is now state licensed and filled to capacity. The Lord has truly blessed Immanuel. The childcare center is a precious treasure.

I was born and raised in Sheboygan. I live in Sheboygan with my husband, Travis. We have three daughters, Ellie, Lexi and Gabi. Our three children are all under the age of 4. Life is always fun and exciting! (top)

Elaine Hetman 
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I have been the school secretary here at Immanuel since August 2001.  I have been working in the clerical/secretarial field off and on since I was 20.  I enjoy the fact that everyday holds something new.  The kids are great, the staff is like a second family to me, and I really enjoy having time off in the summer.  

My husband Dave is a photogrammetric pilot for Aero-Metric Engineering.  Because of his field of work we have moved around quite a bit.  We met and were married in Daytona Beach, my hometown, and began our family there.  We left Florida in 1989 and have since then lived in Cincinnati, Ohio, Cleveland Ohio (Dave’s hometown), and Lake St. Louis, Missouri then in 1994 we moved here.  We have three terrific sons, Dan 30, Aaron 26 and Matthew 23.

In my spare time, I enjoy reading, hanging out with friends and traveling.  Dave and I look forward to doing much more of the traveling thing in the years to come.    

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Tina Jacoby
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I was born and raised in Burlington, WI.  After High School I moved to the Mequon, WI to pursue an education degree at Concordia University.  I obtained my Elementary Education degree with an emphasis in Mathematics and German Language in 2004.  I had the pleasure of teaching in a Milwaukee Charter school for 1 year and at Sylvan Learning Center for 3 years before joining the Immanuel team.  Last year I was one of the 7/8th Grade Homeroom teachers, as well as Math, Science, Computers, and Music Enrichment.

I will again be a 7/8th Grade Homeroom teacher; however, I am starting the year off with a new last name.  I got married to my husband, Gary, on June 19, 2010.  So this year instead of Miss Jones, I’ll be Mrs. Jacoby.  I look forward to teaching my second year here at Immanuel, where I’ll be taking on some new adventures, including 5-8th Grade Choir Director.  A truly blessed year to all!! 

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Jana Rosenstein
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As a lifelong resident of Sheboygan, I graduated from Sheboygan Christian Grade School and Sheboygan County Christian High School.  After continuing my education at Lakeland College, I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education.  Gaining valuable experience working at a childcare center for six years assisted the transition to my teaching career at Immanuel.  I must say I have thoroughly enjoyed working with First and Second grade students ever since!

While my heart is devoted to these young minds, I also have the privilege to use my knowledge and experience in volleyball to coach Immanuel’s Warrior Volleyball Team.  Teaching fundamentals and teamwork, while building self-esteem and confidence in our youth continues to be a gratifying experience. 

Scrapbooking memories my husband Eric and I built in the last seven years we have been married, continues to keep me busy in my free time.  Eric and I enjoy spending time in the outdoors, fishing boating, camping, hiking and traveling.  Not to mention the other times when we enjoy spoiling our wonderful nieces and nephews!  Spending time with family and giving time to children is a fullfilling and rewarding part of my life. 

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Ellen Stelter
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Teaching in a Lutheran Day School has been a goal of mine since my high school days.  I graduated from Concordia College, Milwaukee and earned my Elementary Grades Teaching Degree at Concordia in River Forest.  Almost my entire teaching career of twenty-five years has been spent serving the Lord’s children at Immanuel Lutheran School. 

My understanding husband, David, my children Cody and Tracy, son-in-law, Jon, and my precious granddaughter Amber Marie; all know that for 180 days each year my students come first. 

It is a joy to provide a school year filled with Bible study, a current curriculum, special projects, field trips and fun experiences.  Our smaller class size affords each precious child of God the loving, forgiving, safe and nurturing family atmosphere needed in our world today.

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Allison Toerpe
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This is my third year on staff and I thoroughly enjoy teaching in the 4K/5K classroom.  I am a graduate from Concordia University Wisconsin where I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a minor in mathematics.  After graduating, I taught a year of second grade at Divine Redeemer in Hartland, Wisconsin.  My husband Brad and I made the move to Sheboygan in order to be closer to our family two years ago. 

I grew up in Saginaw, Michigan where I was blessed with the opportunity to attend both a Lutheran Day School and a Lutheran High School.  It was through my experiences at both schools that my desire to teach truly began.  I love children and enjoy working with them, watching them grow and learn, as they become servants of the Lord.

Aside from my love of teaching I enjoy spending time with my family.  In my free time, I love traveling the country, reading books, walking, baking and playing board games.

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Kelly Vujea
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I was born and raised in Haslett, Michigan, which is approximately ten minutes from the campus of Michigan State University.  Go, Green!  Go, White!  I graduated from MSU’s College of Education with a degree in Early Childhood Development and Elementary Education.  I have volunteered and worked at many different child development centers as well as public and private schools

On July 20, 2010, I married my college sweetheart, Matthew.   We then moved to Sheboygan Falls and Matthew began his new job as a packaging engineer for Sargento.  Shortly after the move, I was offered a job here at Immanuel teaching fifth through eighth grade Language Arts. 

I am excited for the opportunity to empower and inspire your children while instilling Christian values. 

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Heidi Wallner
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Upon graduating from Concordia University Mequon, I accepted a Call to teach 5th grade at St. Paul Lutheran School in Chicago, Illinois.  After being away from family for 6 years we knew our home was in Sheboygan with wonderful family and friends.  We are very thankful the Lord led us back to our home town.  I began my career at Immanuel as the 7th and 8th grade teacher and Assistant Principal in 2004.  I now enjoy teaching the 5th and 6th grade class.  In 2006, I was Called to the Principal position have thoroughly enjoyed this leadership role. 

My husband Matthew and I were marred in 1999 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls.  We look forward to celebrating our 12th anniversary this February.  Matt and I are proud (parents) of two Boston Terriers, Bailey and Harley and we also have a tabby cat named Chewey.

In our spare time, my husband and I enjoy working in the yard, taking a ride on our motorcycles, playing with the dogs, camping, fishing, boating, and my new found enjoyment knee-boarding, as well as almost any outdoor activity.

My greatest joy is to have a part in molding a child’s Christian character and watching them go out in the world becoming God’s disciples.

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Beth Williams
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I’m the custodian at Immanuel and have been here since 2005 working part-time and enjoying the time I get to spend with the school children and staff. My oldest son, Orion, started school the same year I came to work here and is now in 4th grade.  His brother, Nathan follows close behind him in the 2nd grade and this year Koda, my youngest son will be attending the preschool program.

Before working at Immanuel I was working part-time for another cleaning company while raising the boys.  Before that I was the lead person for a construction company that mainly worked hanging siding, which is where I met my husband Mark.  We have both moved on to different jobs, as he is working for a trucking company, driving across many different states with stories to tell the children.

Most of the free time is spent playing with the family.  And with the addition of my nephew (Donovan), who is staying with us for awhile, the four boys are never without a friend to play with.  We like the outdoors and usually get to go camping a few times in the summer.  As soon as the boys get a little older, I hope to take them biking across the states as I did when I was younger.

If I ever have enough spare time, I would like to get back to the art work I’ve put on hold, grow a better garden then the years before and have time to relax.  I has been fun to use some creativity around the school to help make it look better. 

Thanks to all the staff and parents that have also used their time and energy at Immanuel.  All that you have done has been appreciated. 

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