“I love that I am able to share God's message of love and forgiveness anytime. The students are very open about their faith with teachers and each other.” — Emily Stanley, fifth grade teacher


“OSLA is unique in that it has a close-knit community among parents, students, and teachers. Plus students have abundant opportunities for one-on-one growth and participation in clubs and extra-curricular activites.” — Michael Griedl, fourth grade teacher

Lower School Faculty

 Curriculum   Faculty   Daily Schedule

Diane Kurtz — Kindergarten

Diane Kurtz has been at OSLA since the school’s founding. She holds a BS in education from Valparaiso University and has more than 23 years of teaching experience.

 

Vicki Schallhorn — First Grade

Vicki Schallhorn has been at OSLA for two years and holds a MA in teaching reading and a BA in elementary education from Concordia University, Chicago, IL. She has more than 25 years of teaching experience.

 

Lisa Griedl — Second Grade

Lisa Griedl has been at OSLA for two years and holds a BA in elementary education from Concordia University, St. Paul. She has been teaching for three years.

 

Margi McLain — Third Grade

Margi McLain has been at OSLA for 6 years, and has been teaching for 26 years. She holds a BA in elementary education with concentrations in English and Early Childhood from Concordia University, St. Paul.

 

Michael Griedl — Fourth Grade

Michael Griedl has been at OSLA for two years and holds a BA in elementary education from Concordia University, St. Paul. He has been teaching for three years.

 

Emily Stanley — Fifth Grade

Emily Stanley has been at OSLA for four years. She has a BA in elementary education from Concordia University, Mequon, WI.

 

Russell Olds — Spanish

Russell Olds has been teaching for two years and holds a BS in education from Northern Michigan University.