We’d like to congratulate the educators honored during our 2025 Day of Giving with all gifts benefitting the Lutheran Elementary School Association (LESA). The gifts provided on our Day of Giving serve as a heartfelt tribute to educators, allowing our Lutheran community to honor their favorite teachers through donations.

To amplify the impact of donations, Thrivent Financial pledged to match every $2 contributed with an additional $1. This initiative helps provide resources and scholarships for over 8,400 Lutheran students.

We celebrate the transformative role our teachers play in shaping young minds at area Lutheran schools. Join us in honoring these educators.

HONOREES

  • Carolyn Bergt, retired, Salem Lutheran-Affton
  • Child of God Lutheran School faculty
  • Chuck Conover, retired, Word of Life
  • Debbie Davis, retired, Lutheran South
  • Ken Eckert, retired, Immanuel-Olivette
  • Arthur Hemler, retired, Word of Life
  • Holy Cross Lutheran School-Collinsville faculty
  • Lee Jansen, retired, Immanuel-Olivette
  • Chuck Lindt, retired, Green Park
  • Beth Meyer, Green Park
  • Marilyn Nitsch, retired, Atonement Lutheran
  • Ted Palisch, retired, Green Park
  • Wesly Pinkston, St. John School-Ellisville
  • Roxanne Rolfing, retired, Immanual Lutheran-St. Charles
  • Carol Rudsinski, retired, Salem Lutheran-Affton
  • Coach Mike Russell, retired, Lutheran North
  • Larry Tiemann, retired, Word of Life