Grade School Memories - Immanuel Lutheran
We’re so very grateful to each of the families, schools, and educators that have prepared students to attend Lutheran North: Christian, homeschool, private, and public alike. Last week, we celebrated National Lutheran Schools Week, and today, with the help of the Class of 2021, we’re highlighting a couple favorite memories and teachers from our local Lutheran grade schools. Please take a moment to look for a few familiar faces or fond memories!
“Mr. Kressbach was my favorite teacher. He had a funny way to him and he loves his job and that is how I want to be when I’m older. ”
“My dad (8th grade teacher) was my favorite teacher. He helped me get through all of it and made my 8th grade year fun.”
“Mr. Kressbach was my favorite teacher because he always had a unique humor with the class that made it fun to be in and projected Jesus in a positive way everyday.”
“Mrs. Siekmann was my favorite teacher. She was always very patient with me and was willing to work extra with me after school if I didn’t understand something. She is incredibly kind and I will always remember her class. ”
“My favorite teacher was Mr. Kressbach. He was a great influence and made class fun.”
“Academically, I think Mrs Jacques had the biggest impact on me. In 3rd grade I was lazy and didn’t like doing homework, memory work, etc. but one day Mrs Jacques had me stay after class and talk about it, and it motivated me to actually do my work and try to learn. I think a good portion of my work ethic can be owed to her (and other teachers there, of course).”
“My favorite memory was having my mom as a third grade teacher.”
“My favorite teacher was Mrs. Barnes at Immanuel. It was a hard time in my life and I knew she would always be there for me and push me to do my best.”
“Mr. Kressbach was great because he was funny and everyone enjoyed his classes.”
“Mrs. Barnes is the greatest teacher that’s ever stood in a class room. She made class genuinely fun, she always turned what seemed like screwing around into a lesson. Because I liked her I genuinely learned. She bought books specifically for me and put them in the back of class, because she had gotten me to like reading. After that I had her for drama and she was just great at keeping a group of kids controlled because we were actually having fun. Mrs. Barnes is the best. ”
“My favorite memory was putting a phone into the microwave, and putting it on baked potato for a few seconds.”
“Mr. Kirchhoff was my teacher and coach and helped me a lot with my athletic progression I’m soccer and track.”
“My favorite memory of my time at Immanuel was meeting all my friends that I am still friends with today”
“My basketball coach made the biggest impact on me. He was the wisest and best man I’ve ever met.”
“Mrs. Siekmann was my favorite because she made 5th grade a lot of fun and I enjoyed going to school because of her.”
“Mrs. Barnes really helped me find myself in a creative way. She showed me that it’s important to be myself and embrace my creativity:) ”
“Mr. K. was my favorite teacher because he taught really well looking back at it as well as creating a very fun environment with jokes and laughter.”
“My favorite teacher was Mrs. Barnes - she brought out my and all of my classmates creative side. There was never a dull day in 6th grade with her and it will forever be my favorite year!”
“Mrs. Barnes has made the biggest impact on my life. She showed me how to pray on my own and how to share God’s word in my daily life and how fun it actually was.”
“Coach Starkey made the biggest impact on me because he made me want to work harder for things I want to achieve.”
“My favorite memory was when Mr. Kressbach gave a chapel on heaping burning coals on people. I remember I was young when he gave it and he talked about how he heaped coals on a kid in his class named co-cheese...Actually.”
“Mrs. Siekmann made the biggest impact on my because she was my first teacher when I got to Immanuel in 5th grade. I was nervous to switch schools and she helped me get adjusted to a new school.”
“My favorite memory was going to nationals for basketball and spending time with the guys on the team.”
“Mrs. Barnes made the biggest impact on me. She was very creative and fun and she taught math.”