Sherri (Sukow) Lueck graduated from MLC in 1998 with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, but God had a different plan for her—working with the littlest lambs in early childhood ministry. From Florida to Virginia to Washington, Sherri has served in early childhood ministry settings. Now at Holy Trinity-Des Moines WA, she is the early […]
Allison Grunke MLC ’22 has always been interested in learning — her students’ learning and her own. She happily spent five years on MLC’s campus to earn a double-major in elementary ed and early childhood ed, and now she’s back at it, working on an MLC master’s degree in education with an emphasis on instruction. […]
For Ethan Mallow MLC ’24, choosing MLC’s graduate program was an easy decision. In his words, it was a “slam dunk.” A Ministry with Many Moving Parts: In May 2024 Ethan was assigned to serve as technology director and science instructor at Winnebago Lutheran Academy. Now in his second year there, he’s busy with all […]
As Eric Dorn MLC ’18 taught third grade in Antigua during his first year of ministry, he discovered a clarity of calling that would shape the direction of his ministry for years to come. Teaching those 8- and 9-year-olds was a unique and enjoyable experience, but one subject consistently captured his heart and attention. “I […]
It’s no surprise Keely (Keese) Prekop MLC ’16, ’25 wanted to be an early childhood teacher. Her own early years at a WELS preschool changed everything for her—and for her family. A Preschool that Changed Everything When Keely was small, her dad was a nominal Catholic and her mom unchurched. As they searched for a […]
Mitchell Giovannettone has always been drawn to leadership—but not just any kind. The 2019 graduate of Martin Luther College (MLC) sought a form of leadership grounded in Christ, shaped by service, and focused on people. At graduation Mitch was assigned to St. Paul in Lake Mills, Wisconsin, where he was a candidate in the Principal […]
Raising children today isn’t easy. Changing values in society, social media temptations, family conflicts, learning difficulties, financial strains—all the contemporary results of Adam and Eve’s sin make parenting a tough gig. When families struggle, they often turn to their WELS church and school leaders for help. Josh Wong MLC ’21 wants to be there for […]
Graduation at Martin Luther College is special. It’s a day of praise to the Lord for the gifts he gives to his church. In addition to recognizing our traditional graduates, it’s important that we publicly recognize those who earn their master’s degrees. We celebrate their accomplishment in several ways.
American classrooms are growing more and more diverse. In the face of this blessing—and challenge—Dr. Kari Muente MLC ’99 is ready to share an instructional framework that can help teachers reach all their students: Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Dr. Muente is sharing her knowledge of UDL in the MLC graduate course she team-teaches with […]
