What Works For Me

This week we talk about incorporating games into the curriculum with Allyson Bohlmann. Allyson is a 3rd grade teacher at Immanuel Lutheran School in St. Charles, MO. You can reach her at abohlmann@ilsc.org

This week we talk with Jenny Stollenwerk, the head of school at Journeys Lutheran School in Hales Corners, Wisconsin about strategies for working with non-compliant students. You can reach Jenny at jenny.stollenwerk@journeyslutheran.org or at 414-461-8500 to answer any of your questions on this topic.

This week we talk about the Lutheran Elementary School Tournament (LEST) for the Northwest District. This tournament brings schools together in all areas of academics and athletics. It should be a fun one! You can reach Mary at lestnorthwest@gmail.com

This week we talk about the Lutheran Basketball Association of America yearly tournament

This week we talk about how lesson themes can increase joy and focus in the classroom.

This week we speak with two special guests about their work with flourishing schools.

This week we talk with Rev. Keith GeRue about this role as associate pastor, principal, and teacher at Trinity in Menasha, WI. You can reach him at 920-886-1077 or at Keith E. GeRue kgerue@trinitymenasha..com

This week Mike talks with Julie Ryan about how she teaches math. Julie serves at Forest Hills Lutheran Christian School. You can reach her at ryanj@fhlcs.org

This week we talk with Kyle Gilbert about how Trinity Lutheran integrates faith into their athletics program. Kyle is the athletic director at Trinity in Bend, OR. You can reach him at Kyle. Gilbert@saints.org

Mike learns all about whole brain teaching with Sara Scheller. Sara is the 2nd grade teacher at Immanuel Lutheran School in St. Charles, MO. You can reach Sara at sscheller@ilsc.org

This week we speak with Brian Underwood about his new book,  The Giver Gets More: A Christian Renaissance in Trusting And Tithing. You can reach Brian at his website, and learn more about his book at SVM-NV.org

Mike and I discuss our favorite parts of season 2 and look forward to next season. That's a wrap on season 2!

This week, Brian and Jennie Williamson share about their music ministry in Lutheran schools across the country! Hear about how God is working through His Word and music! http://www.arisonrecords.com

This week we speak with Tyler Timm about his experience accepting a call to move across the country to serve in a Lutheran school. Tyler is the middle school social studies and drama teacher at Resurrection Lutheran School in Cary, North Carolina.

This week we speak with Eric Eckhoff about how he teaches his middle schoolers writing. You can reach Eric with your questions at eeckhoff@mlakc.com

This week we speak with a parent about why she chose a Lutheran school for her children. To hear her son's side of the story check out our sister podcast, From the Principal's Desk.

This week we speak with Kayla Marty from Ignite at Concordia Lutheran Schools of Omaha about how they use badges to encourage and motivate students.

This week we speak with DAST Consulting about how they help Lutheran schools access funds do support their work. You can reach them at https://dast.co/dcs.html#team

This week is Part 2 of Heidi Malone and the LJHA. Heidi shares some specific things that the students are doing through the LJHA chapter at Bethany.

This week we speak with Heidi Malone, faculty advisor for Bethany's Lutheran Junior Honor Association. Heidi shares some structural elements she has found successful with LJHA students.

This week we speak with school librarian Lisa Wedel about Harmony Houses, a unique way of building relationships and school culture. Lisa serves at St. Paul's in Janesville, WI and you can reach Lisa at lwedel@stpaulsjanesville.com

This week we talk with Mark Cheney about the mental performance program at Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School in Las Vega, NV. You can contact Mark at CHENEYM@FLHSEMAIL.ORG and you can view his blog at https://www.coachmarkcheney.com/blog-1

This week we speak with Tim Smith (associate pastor at Trinity in Rochester, MN) and Josh Grotelueschen (associate pastor at St. Paul's in West Allis, WI) about their new podcast where they explore how God speaks with us through timeless stories.

This week we speak with Anne Shearier about what she does for the National Day of Prayer. Don't worry, you didn't miss it. The National Day of Prayer is May 1st.

This week Mike speaks with Our Savior Lutheran School in Lansing, MI about their ministry dog!