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Kindergarten

Teacher: Rebecca Madigan

E-mail Address: rmadigan@redeemer-school.org

Years of teaching: 7th year

Years of teaching at Redeemer: 4rd year

Education: Saint Mary's College, Bethany College

Degrees/Credentials: Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Multiple Subject CLAD Credential.

Teaching Philosophy: I believe that teaching should be structured yet spontaneous and learning should be a lifelong process that fills you with joy. I value and nurture each child's' individual gifts and I strive to meet the needs of each individual student.

What Redeemer Lutheran School means to me: Redeemer Lutheran School is a place where I can follow my above philosophy in a Christ-centered learning environment. I can already tell that Redeemer Lutheran School is a place where teachers, students and families are valued.This is going to be an ideal environment in which to work.


Teacher: Dorothy Hessler

Years of teaching: 27th year

Education: Concordia University -- River Forest, IL, Central Michigan University

Degrees/Credentials: Bachelor of Arts, Masters of Arts in Early Childhood Education

Teaching Philosophy: I would like to make school a fun, positive experienmce. I want students to value learning and be excited with the aspects of it. I want them to be confident in themselves, respect others, and especially to gain faith in Jesus Christ as their Savior.

What Redeemer Lutheran School means to me: Redeemer is a good school. It is small enough to be like a family where the classes can get to know each other. The students are in a safe and caring atmosphere where they can achieve toward their potential. The faculty are always ready to help and give support to the students.


I will rejoice in Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.

Habakkuk 3:18

Kindergarten Curriculum Overview

Math:

Counting, concepts of adding and subtracting

Language Arts:

Basic phonics, writing letters, name and simple words

Reading:

Listening and understanding stories, reading simple phrases

Social Studies:

Concepts of the world, concepts of early American history

Technology:

Keyboarding and simple graphics

Science:

Animals, plants, seasons and weather

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