We are thrilled to announce that Heather Hemler, a Third Grade Teacher and Assistant Principal at St. Paul’s Des Peres Lutheran School, has been selected as the 2024 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award recipient for the Lutheran Elementary School Association (LESA). Hemler will also serve at the LESA Teacher of the Year and will be honored at the 2024 LESA Auction on April 5, 2025.

About the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards

The Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards program annually recognizes outstanding educators in the St. Louis metropolitan area. This prestigious award celebrates teachers who demonstrate exceptional dedication and impact in their educational institutions

.Congratulations, Ms. Hemler, on this remarkable achievement!