Incredible Growth, Incredible Child

LSEM > Articles by: Caitlin McCallum
Oct
09
Incredible Growth, Incredible Child

On July 31st, one of Let It Shine’s most amazing students graduated. O was a student at Let It Shine for 3 school years, joining the school at age 3. O came into the classroom with few to no words, difficulty taking steps, and little to no desire to play with peers. When presented with […]

Posted in: Wow Story,
Oct
03
Get to Know LSEM’s Linda Fritsch

Linda started her career at LSEM in 2008. Prior to serving at LSEM, she spent her time taking care of attorneys who practiced personal injury law, insurance defense law, and construction and surety law. She has lived in Michigan, Idaho, Texas and then back in Michigan. Through travels and life, she has managed to visit […]

Posted in: Staff Bios,
Oct
02
Play A Game!

In my Book Bunch (Reading Intervention) groups, I incorporate game-based learning as much as possible. We play games such as Find the Sight Word, Roll and Read, Ned’s Head, Sink My Battleship, and various other seasonal and holiday-themed games. Research shows that game-based learning is tied to improved growth mindset and student engagement. Playing games […]

Posted in: Wow Story,
Oct
01
Re-Sharing The Lutheran Education Podcast, Ep 14
Episode 14: featuring Chuck Winterstein In this episode we chat again with Chuck Winterstein (deceased), Assistant to the Superintendent of Michigan Schools at the LCMS. He talks about turning those parent teacher conferences away from something that's feared and, oftentimes, full of surprises, into a useful tool for teachers to grow and develop their relationships [...]
Posted in: Podcast,
Sep
25
Serving More

I have been allowed to construct and implement a school wide program to help teach and promote executive functioning skills. This opportunity has allowed me to expand the reach of my services to all students in the school.  I went from serving a few (around 10 students) to reaching the minds, hearts, and futures of […]

Posted in: Wow Story,
Sep
19
The Lutheran Education Podcast, Ep 49
Episode 49: featuring Dr. Thomas Wrege Dr. Thomas Wrege, a frequent contributor to the podcast, joins this episode and talks about his new endeavor as a School Funding Executive at DAST Consulting. A former teacher and principal, Wrege recently earned his doctoral degree in innovation and continuous improvement from Concordia University. In his new role, [...]
Posted in: Podcast,
Sep
05
Get to Know LSEM’s Kathy Krause

Kathy Krause, currently Director of Michigan Programs (with several previous titles), is in her second round of working with LSEM. She started first as a resource room teacher when the ministry was still called Lutheran School for the Deaf, and then moved into administration. Kathy and her sainted husband Mike have two daughters (both in […]

Posted in: Staff Bios,
Sep
04
The Journey

Sometimes it isn’t the big reveal with all the sirens and lights, or even the figurative lightbulb. Sometimes it is looking back over the past three years and knowing the difference the journey has made. Brantley is one of those kids. He is a sweet rambunctious boy who is just peaking in maturity and finding […]

Posted in: Wow Story,
Sep
03
The Lutheran Education Podcast, Ep 48
Episode 48: featuring Annie Palmer LSEM's Dr. Tracie Salgado talks with Annie Palmer, owner and literacy coach at Annie Palmer Consulting, about the importance of being proficient in writing. A parent and teacher, Annie knows what it takes to work with parents and educators in better equipping them to guide their children and students to [...]
Posted in: Podcast,
Aug
30
Get to Know LSEM’s Rebecca Lichtenberg

Rebecca, Programs & Services Admin. Assistant at LSEM, went to school at Concordia University Ann Arbor. She met her husband, Ian, there and they live in Westland, MI. They’re not alone though. Their collection of cats grows by the year as more and more arrive on their doorstep, and neither of them can turn an […]

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