Announcing the Kathy A. Krause Resource Teacher of the Year Award

LSEM > Articles by: Caitlin McCallum
Jun
23
Announcing the Kathy A. Krause Resource Teacher of the Year Award

In recognition of a career dedicated to providing for the needs of children with learning disabilities and the support of countless other teachers working toward the same goal, Lutheran Special Education Ministries, is pleased to announce the creation of the Kathy A. Krause Resource Teacher of the Year Award. Beginning the 2025-2026 school year, this […]

Posted in: LSEM News,
Jun
18
Accomplishments

~ written by Kimberly Scott, LSEM teacher at Lutheran High North in Macomb, MI ~ I feel so proud of the accomplishments of all of my students. Here are two recent highlights. A soon to be graduate of the Class of 2025 has figured out how to manage ADHD while balancing schoolwork, a co-op job […]

Posted in: Wow Story,
Jun
11
Endurance

~ written by Cyndy Meyer, LSEM teacher at St. John’s Lutheran School in Corcoran, MN ~ “Let us run with endurance the race set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith.”  Hebrews 12: 1-3  I have been working with a young lady in 5th grade for a year and a […]

Posted in: Wow Story,
Jun
10
The Lutheran Education Podcast, Ep 64
Episode 64: featuring Kathy Krause LSEM's Richard Schumacher and President and CEO, Stacy McGhee, are joined by Programs & Services Consultant, Kathy Krause, to talk about her career in Lutheran special education. Kathy has served numerous roles throughout her years of ministry with LSEM and now looks forward to her upcoming retirement. The three also [...]
Posted in: Podcast,
Jun
03
LSEM + DAST
Hello Lutheran School Leaders! As you wrap up the school year and look ahead to fall planning, I wanted to invite you to a quick webinar that could make a real difference for your students with learning differences. DAST Founder and CEO David Sexauer & Dr. Thomas Wrege will share how your school can access [...]
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May
28
Repetition and Relearning

~ written by Lori Tucker, LSEM teacher at Trinity Lutheran School in St. Joseph, MI ~ My WOW story looks a great deal different than last year’s. Where last year was a year of huge gains, this year has been a year of small increments. I am learning the value of patience and perseverance both […]

Posted in: Wow Story,
May
27
The Lutheran Education Podcast, Ep 63
Episode 63: featuring Angela Swazey Angela Swazey, the 2025 Charles A. Winterstein Administrator of the Year award recipient and principal at St. Michael Lutheran in Wayne, MI, joins the podcast to share her feelings on being nominated and winning the award. She talks about her philosophy behind the special needs program at her school and [...]
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May
16
Exciting Partnership Announcement

🎉 Exciting Partnership Announcement! We’re thrilled to share that DAST and Lutheran Special Education Ministries (LSEM) have joined forces to support Lutheran schools in providing faith-based special education services. Through this collaboration, DAST assists schools in accessing available funding to support students with learning differences, enabling them to benefit from LSEM’s Christ-centered educational programs. 🧠 Empowering Students: Together, we’re committed to […]

Posted in: LSEM News,
May
14
The Lutheran Education Podcast, Ep 62
Episode 62: featuring Chris Singer Chris Singer, president and CEO of Lutheran Church Charities Canine Comfort Dogs program, joins the podcast to talk about the importance and role of comfort dogs in their ministry. They'll help in the wake of a disaster or emergencies and get an opportunity to respond and help people deal with [...]
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May
14
Coming to Fruition

~ written by Cara Lee, LSEM teacher at Immanuel Lutheran School in Wisconsin Rapids, WI ~   As a Title I teacher and reading interventionist, or just a teacher in general, we often don’t get to witness the long-term impact of our efforts.   I have been working with a 5th grader since he was […]

Posted in: Wow Story,