STEM Learning

6 schools competed in the Youth Coding League with LESA financial support, introducing students in grades 5-8 to computer science and coding

242 students experienced 1,132 hours of STEM learning and robotics through LEGOs

Student Support

665 students in 4 schools received 2,508 hours of counseling through $9,200 in LESA grants

500 faculty members received 1,793 hours of professional development across 5 events

79% of educators stated the LESA professional development is beneficial to them in their school ministry.

5 teachers received LESA scholarships to attend TEC21, a yearlong program that equips teachers serving in Lutheran schools to use technology to engage, motivate and educate children for life

$562,402 in scholarships was awarded to 655 students. 38% were first awards.

Dennis Kemper, Chairman 

Rev. Alan Erdman, Vice-Chairman 

Jacquelyn Branneky, Treasurer

Marilyn Brickler, Chair Emeritus & Secretary 

Michael Becker 

John Crumrine 

Jim Eckrich 

Rev. David Gruenwald

Leah Harris 

Paul Niewald 

Jeffrey Schmitt 

Kip Starnes 

Alan Vogt 

Ananda Baron, Advisory Director

Dr. Mel Sandfort, Advisory Director