Our Middle School (6-8) Team

Mr. Saunders decided to become a teacher in the Ninth Grade when he realized during his Ancient History class that he loved learning about the past and knew he would love to teach it in the future. While attending college he was asked if he had considered teaching in a Christian school. The Holy Spirit kept that thought alive in his heart and lead him into the teaching ministry. Mr. Saunders treasures the classroom experiences and interactions he has with his students. The Middle School years are a special stage of life; he finds it wonderful and incredibly rewarding to teach important topics and values in the framework of a Christian world view.

Mr. Saunders attended University of Illinois, Urbana, where he earned his bachelors degree in Secondary Education; he continued his education at Concordia University, Chicago, where he earned his Teacher Colloquy as well as a masters degree in Theology and Education. Mr. Saunders is licensed through the Illinois State Board of Education and holds endorsements in French, Mathematics, and Elementary Education.

Titus 3:5a
He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.

Mrs. Sandusky began her career as an accountant. She became a teacher so she could spread the word of Jesus and the joy of learning to her students. She loves teaching the middle school students at Immanuel; they make her smile every day!

Mrs. Sandusky attended Northern Illinois University where she earned her bachelors degree in Finance. She continued her education at Benedictine University and Concordia University, Chicago, where she completed an Alternative Licensure Program and Teacher Colloquy. Mrs. Sandusky is currently pursuing her masters degree at Benedictine University; she is licensed through the Illinois State Board of Education.

Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things.

Mrs. Henderson has over 15 years of teaching experience and loves to teach Immanuel’s middle school students. As a student-oriented educator, Mrs. Henderson is mindful of the individual needs of each of her students and uses a kind and supportive approach to keep her class engaged and encouraged. Mrs. Henderson feels honored that God called her to work with middle school students and considers it a blessing to spend her day with them!

Mrs. Henderson attended North Park University, Chicago, where she earned her bachelors degree in Mathematics and Elementary Education. Mrs. Henderson is licensed through the Illinois State Board of Education and holds an endorsement in Elementary Education.

Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.

Mrs. Stiek loves teaching science to middle school students and she is excited to spend this year working with the students and families at Immanuel. She is in her fifth year of teaching and considers it a blessing to be at a school where she is able to talk and teach about Jesus every single day. In addition to teaching science, Mrs. Stiek enjoys reading and working in libraries. She was the Library Media Specialist at her last school as well as the science teacher.

Mrs. Stiek attended Concordia University Wisconsin where she earned her bachelors degree in Science Education. In the last few years, she has presented at a number of conferences on topics ranging from brain based learning to technology in the classroom. She is currently pursuing her masters degree in Library and Informational Studies through UW Madison. Mrs. Stiek is licensed through the Illinois State Board of Education and the Wisconsin State Board of Education.

Ephesians 3:17-19
And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.