Lutheran Special Education Ministries (LSEM)

"All my students were one or more grade levels behind " This WOW Wednesday, we feature a story from our teacher, Sandi Goerisch, at Anchor Lutheran School. Goerisch speaks of the success of a class together. "I am so proud of these 15 students, as every one of them has made solid progress in math."
Read the full story at https://luthsped.org/stories/success-as-a-group/

Season 9 of the Lutheran Education Podcasts kicks off with a conversation with Kasey Mathews, LSEM resource room teacher at Immanuel Lutheran School East Dundeel in East Dundee, IL. Kasey was the winner of the 2026 Kathy A. Krause Resource Room Teacher of the Year. Listen as she shares thoughts and ideas about her role in supporting the students in her school. Click the link provided below or search for “The Lutheran Education Podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4iSLwYEUV944VLypQSZ7X7?si=urr9agLPQBSqacjvjzA_OQ

"She did not feel she could wait until the beginning of the next school year to switch schools.. " This WOW Wednesday, we feature a story from our teacher, Jill Notter, at Faith Lutheran Church and School - Bay City, MI. Notter speaks of jumping in to help a student mid year, and how rewarding assisting can be. "... it has been great to see how he has grown socially, emotionally, and academically in the past year"
Read the full story at https://luthsped.org/?post_type=stories&p=6564&preview=true

" This year has been a time of growth in my classroom." This WOW Wednesday, we feature a story from our teacher, Nohely Marini-Latorre, at St. Luke's Lutheran School. Nohely speaks of discovery and change, and our unchanging God. "I need to keep reminding myself that we have an unchanging God who is always there."
Read the full story at https://luthsped.org/stories/unchanging-god/

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"I want to highlight is a 3rd grade girl that I have worked with since she was in kindergarten" This WOW Wednesday, we feature a story from our teacher, Dana Hildebrand, at Emmanuel - St. Michael Lutheran School, Fort Wayne. Dana speaks of the journey one student has traveled. "... her positive attitude, resilience, and perseverance will serve her well as she continues to grow and mature as a learner."
Read the full story at https://luthsped.org/?post_type=stories&p=6557&preview=true

"a WOW student is exceptionally hard-working, dedicated, motivated, a joy to have in class..." This WOW Wednesday, we feature a story from our teacher, Laura Jezzani, at St. Paul Westlake - School. Laura speaks of the dedication and hard work students put in and how rewarding success can be. "A WOW student is student is proud of what they have accomplished."
Read the full story at https://luthsped.org/stories/hes-a-wow-student/

"“I hate math,” he said. “I never want to do it again. I quit. I’m done.”" This WOW Wednesday, we feature a story from our teacher, Andrew Moscinski, at St. Paul Lutheran St. Paul Bonduel. Andrew speaks of the way perspective, especially through the eyes of a child can help refocus us in this week's story. "... God uses the honesty of a child to preach a pretty good sermon back to us."
Read the full story at https://luthsped.org/stories/a-little-perspective/

"Determination can be defined as a quality that makes someone continue to pursue achievement of something that is difficult." This WOW Wednesday, we feature a story from our teacher, Margaret Hocking, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church & School Westland. Margaret speaks of the power of sheer determination in this week's story. "Her eagerness to learn is evident."
Read the full story at https://luthsped.org/stories/determination-wins/