Academics / Grades 1-4
1ST GRADE, MRS. DEBBIE SCEPANSKI
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My verse for the school year is Phil. 4:13.
I am looking forward to learning about my first grader's likes and dislikes, and helping to grow their knowledge in new areas. I also look forward to growing with my classroom spiritually as we explore God's Word together. I strive to provide a consistent, safe environment in which my first graders can grow and learn. God gifts each of us with unique talents and abilities. It is my job to help my students discover the gifts God has given to them. I am a 24 year member of Faith Bible Church. I actively sing on the worship team there and I am the K5-5th grade Children's Ministry Director. I am an avid Harley Davidson enthusiast. Last summer I put close to 8000 miles on my motorcycle! |
2ND GRADE, MISS KAMI JOY
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My verse for the 2018-2019 school year is Psalm 37:3 - "Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy sweet pasture."
I am excited to work with a new group of students. I love to watch them learn and grow spiritually and academically. I hope all of the 2nd graders will be confident readers, grow in Christ’s love and will serve God and others with a joyful heart. When I am not teaching, I like spending time with my family and friends, reading, sewing and doing crochet. |
3RD GRADE, MRS. JEAN ERICKSON
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Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Every school year brings new adventures both in and out of the classroom. I am looking forward to meeting my new class and watching them fall in love with learning. I hope to awaken within each child a passion for reading because all learning stems from reading. Learning needs to be interactive. In the classroom there are times are when we do large group learning, small group learning, and independent learning. This helps students with varied learning styles to meet their own individual needs. In any given day we may do reading groups, math centers, directed computer time, and more. I attend Weatherstone Church. It has been my home church for many years. I have an amazing family. My husband is a man of God and supports me in all I do. Our son and his wife have 4 children. I LOVE spending time with the grandchildren and going on adventures! The latest addition to the family is a Goldendoodle puppy named Watson! |
4TH GRADE, MRS. LAURIE KLAFKE
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Hebrews 6:19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul.
This is my sixth year at GCA. I'm looking forward to teaching my students the important truth that God is beyond our human comprehension, but that means we can always keep learning about Him and getting to know Him better! My teaching philosophy within the classroom is that learning is a lifelong process. What new truth can we learn today? I attend Grace Community Church Children's Church. I'm involved as a Sunday Morning Greeter, Hospitality Table, and VBS. I enjoy storytelling with all ages. You're never too old for a story. |