Mrs. Brandt

Education: Graduate of Concordia University, Nebraska, Currently attending University of Indianapolis iLEAD program

Favorites: The color ORANGE; Reese's cups (or any candy with Peanut butter); Granola; Diet Coke; Lady Antebelum, Sugar Land & Coffey Anderson; Contemporary Christian music; N.C.I.S.; The Princess Bride & It's a Wonderful Life.

Bible Verse:  "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."  John 14:27

"My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand." John 10:27-29

Childhood memory:  Climbing trees with my brother; Doing bicycle tricks; Going to Camp Lakeview, Playing 'kick-the-can" with everyone in the neighborhood way past dark.

Mrs. Trista

Education: Graduate of Valparasio University

Favorites: Carmel Twix & Black Licorice; Lemonade; Third Day & Steven Curtis Chapman, Conway Twitty, Trace Atkins & Tim Mcgraw; Criminal Minds, C.S.I & Cash Cab; Jaws, Facing the Giants, Titanic, & Grease.

Bible Verse: "The LORD is my light and my salvation whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?"   Psalm 27:1

"....but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26

Childhood Memory:    "When I was in grade school (at St. John) I rode the bus home. My mom would walk down to the corner and meet my brother and me. She would bring us a snack to eat before we walked home together......there was a lot less traffic in those days"

Mrs. Forgey

Education: Graduate from Indiana University/ Master in Social Work

Favorites:  Reese Cups, Diet Mt. Dew; The Beatles, Elvis, George Strait; Food Network, Extreme Makeover.

Bible Verse: "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD. 
 As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. As the rain and the snow come down from heaven,and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it."         Isaiah 55:8-11

Childhood Memory:  "Playing outside till after dark."

Mrs. Carmichael

Education: Graduate of Morris Academy of Hair design.

Favorites: Seeds & Nuts, Diet Coke & Coffee, 80's Music especially Jourmey, Mystery Diagnosis & Dr. Oz, The Notebook, The Greatest Story ever Told & Mr. Smith goes to Washington.

Bible Verse: "And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you." Romans 8:11

Childhood Memory: "I grew up in a small town in Illinois where everyone was like family and we could play outside day & night, safely."

Mrs. Lange

Education: Graduate of Tri-State University (Mechanical Engineer)

Favorites: Anything with Dark Chocolate; Coke; Rascal Flatts, Lady Antebelum & Toby Keith; N.C.I.S. & The Mentalist.

Bible Verse: "And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." Hebrews 12:1-2

Mrs. Jill

Education: 1st Graduating Class of Lutheran High School of Indianapolis

Favorites:  Hershey's Chocolate Bars, Diet Pepsi; Journey; Modern Family; The Holiday.

Bible Verse: "This is the day the Lord has made, Rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24

Childhood Memory:  "Collecting rocks with my dad in the creeks in southern Indiana."

Miss Carly

Education: Bloomington South High School, Currently attending Ivy Tech

Favorites: Bit O" Honey; Dr. Pepper; Ryan Adams; Parks & Rec; Blues Brothers

Bible Verse: "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today." Exodus 14:13

Childhood Memory: "For my 4th birthday my mom surprised me with a trip to Disney World. I had breakfast with Chip and Dale, who were my favorite and I ate Mickey Mouse shaped Pancakes. It was Awesome!"

Miss Kelsie

Education: Graduate of Lutheran High School of Indianapolis, Currently attending IUPUI

Favorites:  Swedish Fish & Reeses's Peanut buter cup; Root Beer; Rascal Flatts & Maroon 5; Glee & Project Runway; The Princess Bride & White Christmas.

Bible Verse: "The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.  He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,  he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.  Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever." Psalm 23

Childhood Memory:  "I loved going to my grandma's lake every summer and fishing off her pontoon boat"

Miss Katie

Education: Graduate of Edgewood High School, Attending University of Indianapolis

Favorites: Almost anything chocolate; Dr. Pepper & Lemonade; Dave Matthews band, Kings of Leon, Erice Church & Keith Urban; One Tree Hill, AFV & Criminal Minds; Comedy or Mystery movies.

Bible Verse: "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:34

"I can do all this through him who gives me strength." Philipians 4:13

Childhood Memory: "Vacations with my family, Fun with my brother and sister, Summertime at my grandparents farm."

Mrs. Paula & Miss Lynsey

Mrs. Paula

Education: Graduate of Indiana Wesleyan with Masters of Education

Favorites: Riesens, Milky Way, 3 Musketeers Truffle Crisp & Butterfinger ( I love Choclate!);Mountian Dew & Flavored Sweet Tea; Metallica, Third Day, 80's Pop/Rock, Air 1 Christian Radio; The Office, Big Bang Theory, The Mentalist, Criminal Minds, CSI-NY, & The Sing-Off; Pirates of the Caribbean, Shark Tank & Dinosaur.

Bible Verse: "Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4

Childhood Memory: "I got lost at the Museum of Science & Industry in Chicago."

Miss Lynsey

Education: Graduate of Edgewood High School, Currently attending Univresity of Indanapolis (Social Work)

Favorites: Gummy bears & Worms, Blue Raspberry & Dr. Pepper jelly beans; Orange Fanta; Country and Hip-Hop Music; Discovery Health, TLC, History channel; Little Rascals, Sand Lot, Sweet Home Alabama, Avatar.

Bible Verse: "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Childhood Memory: "Doing all kinds of outdoor things with my 2 older cousins on my grandmas property: Four-wheeling, building forts, playing in the creeks, and fishing in the pond."

Miss Tesha & Miss Libby

Miss Tesha:

Education: Graduate of Connersville High School, currently attending University of Indianapolis (Excercise Science & Physical Therapy)

Favorites: Reese's cups; Sprite or Water; Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood, The Band Perry, Taylor Swift; X-Factor, House, Big Brother; The Blind Side, Bridesmaids.

Bible Verse: "I love you, LORD, my strength.  The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my high tower. I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies." Psalm 18:1-3

Childhood Memory: "I always remember going to my grandparent's house so that I could go out into town with them. I would go with my grandma to get her hair done & grocery shop. I would go to church with them whenever I could and it was the best part of the week. I  miss them now that they are gone, but they are in a better place"

Miss Libby

Education: Gradute of St. John, now a Junior at Lawrence North High School

Favorites: Chocolate; Chocolate Milk; All types of music; General Hospital; Eclipse

Bible Verse: "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16

Childhood Memory: "Going to Florida with my family"

Mr. Matthew & Miss Jennifer

Mr. Matthew:

Education: Attending Lutheran High School of Indianapolis

Favorites: Fastbreak Bar; Mt. Dew; Rock music; Comedy T.V.

Bible Verse: "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1

Miss Jennifer:

Education: Graduate of Lutheran High School of Indianapolis , Attending IUPUI for Physical Therapy

Favorites: Reese's Cups; Dr. Pepper; Country music; N.C.I.S. & Royal Pains; Comedy Movies.

Bible Verse: "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:34