~written by Mary Abban, LSEM teacher at Trinity Frist Lutheran School in Minneapolis, MN~ When working with students who have learning challenges, the big “wow” moments may be quite sporadic. But there are the everyday victories that help us to see that what we are doing is worthwhile. Here are just a few from the […]

~written by Nikki Schweitzer, LSEM teacher at Trinity Lutheran School in Traverse City, MI~ I wanted to take a moment to pass along a WOW story from Trinity Lutheran in Traverse City! This is my second year working with a young man who is now in third grade. As a first grader, his teacher was […]

Episode 60: featuring Trip Rodgers Trip Rodgers, Education Executive for the Central Illinois District, returns to the podcast to talk about the latest research on trauma as well as some of the residual effects as we look back on the COVID pandemic. LSEM is an organization committed to serving schools, churches, and families to advance [...]

~ written by Pam Bierbaum, LSEM teacher at St. James Lutheran School in Shawano, WI ~ I have served as LSEM resource teacher here at St. James for 3 years, this year being my first year full-time and working with students on both reading and math. I have been working with some of the same […]

We are a mere 2 months away from our biannual Teachers’ Conference! We are flying in all of our teachers from across the country. They’ll get to connect with each other, learn from one another and other industry professionals, and be bolstered and empowered to continue to best serve the students they teach.   Want […]

~written by Laura Jezzani, LSEM teacher at St. Paul Lutheran School in Westlake, OH~ My WOW Story is about a current 4th grader. His name is G and he is an amazing young man. G has some unusual physical talents that he enjoys demonstrating for me: he can crack his knuckles, his back, his neck, […]

Dr. Tracie Salgado was up in Alaska and visited Anchor Lutheran School, where she got to visit with our teacher Sandi Goerisch, take a tour, and see how the school is experiencing huge growth, resulting in a big building project! God has certainly poured out His blessings! She also attended a church service where she […]

~written by Terri Bentz, LSEM Teacher at St. John’s Lutheran School in NYA, MN~ Philippians 3:14 “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Perseverance. What are your earliest memories of something you needed to dig deep to accomplish? Could you have been […]

Episode 59: featuring Dr. Lisa Joyner and Dr. Bunnie Claxton In this episode, Dr Lisa Joyner, from Veritas Baptist College, and Dr. Bunnie Claxton, founder of CEO of Dissertation Research Specialists, talk about individualized education plans in private school settings. LSEM is an organization committed to serving schools, churches, and families to advance the success [...]

Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but steadfast love surrounds the one who trusts in the Lord. Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart! – Psalm 32: 10-11 What an amazing gift God gives us – to be surrounded by His unfailing love. The cliché says that it is […]