Second Grade - Kathy Gerken

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Mrs. Gerken, who is from Portland, Oregon,  graduated from Concordia Lutheran University, in Seward, Nebraska with a degree in elementary and special education. Mrs. Gerken taught five years in special education.  She also taught and served as an early childhood teacher and director for 19 years before joining the teaching staff at Shepherd of the Desert where she now serves as second grade teacher. Mrs. Gerken enjoys spending time with family and friends, as well as traveling, gardening, reading and the out of doors.

Favorite 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

Basic curriculum   To continue to foster a child's natural curiosity and excitement to learn and grow within all areas of development -intellectual, spiritual, physical, emotional and social.  To encourage, direct and facilitate children to become independent and responsible learners.  As a child of God children are led to discover Jesus as their Lord and Savior.

One reason she loves Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran School - The love of Jesus Christ that is shared by all and the educational partnership between school and families.