Since 2004, Lisa Wolfanger has been a cornerstone of Grace School’s Junior High, teaching English Language Arts, American History, and Religion. She has inspired countless students over the years. Whenever we write alumni features, Ms. Wolfanger is regularly mentioned. Our graduates often recall how contagious her love of history is and appreciate how she always…
We are thrilled to announce that Jennifer Brayton has accepted the position of PK Teacher for the ’24-’25 school year. Most of you know Mrs. Brayton as a passionate and dedicated member of our community and staff. She has been a Teacher’s Assistant here at Grace for the past seven years. Mrs. Brayton brings enthusiasm,…
We are thrilled to introduce our 1st-grade teacher, Megan Galeener! Mrs. Galeener was our amazing 2nd-grade teacher last school year and has been an active parent at Grace Lutheran School for years. Her three wonderful children also attend Grace! Mrs. Galeener believes with all her heart that God calls teachers to this profession, and she…
Join us in welcoming Mrs. Starrick to her new position! Mrs. Starrick has been the fantastic 3rd-grade teacher at Grace for the past two years and an active parent for several years before that. Her oldest just graduated from Grace this spring, and she has two more wonderful kids still attending. Mrs. Starrick is an…
Grace is blessed to have Ms. Orellana on our faculty. She is a senior at Northeastern Illinois University graduating in 2025, majoring in Elementary Education with a Bilingual Endorsement. She has an Associates Degree from Harry S Truman College, and is a Golden Apple Scholar. Ms. Orellana was born in El Salvador and moved to…
We had an INCREDIBLE walkathon this year! THANK YOU to all of our Grace families for everything you did for this event. We can’t do anything we do without you! Additionally, we would like to offer a HUGE thank you to Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Underhill, and all of our volunteers who helped make this day…
We have a new Extended Day Care Coordinator – Ms. Keefer! Ms. Keefer has been a Grace parent for over 5 years. We are excited to have her on board as a staff member. She has been a wonderful part of our Grace family.
Welcome, Ms. Brazil! We are happy to have you on the Grace Team! We asked Ms. Brazil to tell us a little more about herself, and here is what she shared: I grew up on the Westside in the North Lawndale Community and graduated from Near North Career Magnet High School. I completed my associates…
Grace has a new art teacher – Miss Iona Bodum! We are so thankful to have her join the Grace family, and we look forward to all the wonderful things that she will bring to Grace Lutheran School. Take the time to read what Miss Bodum shared about herself so that you can start to…
