Our Middle School (6-8) Team
Dedicated to Your Child's Success
Karen Sandusky - Spanish, Math, IT Director & Middle School Department Chair
About Mrs. Sandusky
Mrs. Sandusky attended Northern Illinois University where she earned her bachelors degree in Finance. She continued her education at Benedictine University where she completed an Alternative Educator Licensure Program and earned her masters degree in Secondary Education. Mrs. Sandusky additionally completed the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod teacher colloquy through Concordia University in Chicago. She is licensed through the Illinois State Board of Education and holds endorsements in Math (grades 6-12), Social Science (grades 6-8), Business (grades 6-12) and Secondary Education (grades 6-12).
Favorite Bible Verse
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.

Dave Saunders - History, Religion & 6th Grade Homeroom
About Mr. Saunders
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 (grades 9-12), Mathematics (grades 6-8), Elementary Education (grades K-9), and Secondary Education (grades 6-12).
Favorite Bible Verse
He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.

Anna Wozniak - Science & 7th Grade Homeroom
About Miss. Wozniak
Miss Wozniak is an Immanuel alumna and is excited to come back and be a part of the community. Her main priority for this school year is creating bonds with her students and making learning fun while keeping students safe and healthy. Miss Wozniak has experience teaching science at schools in District U-46 and District 15. She also has experience with in-class teaching as well as online. Miss Wozniak was involved with Northern Illinois University’s STEM program as well as their robotics and physical science summer camps. She looks forward to bringing what she learned from these exeriences to Immanuel’s science and STEM curriculum.
Miss. Wozniak attended Northern Illinois University, DeKalb where she earned her bachelors degree in Education for Middle Level Teaching and Learning. Miss Wozniak is licensed through the Illinois State Board of Education and holds endorsements in General Science and Mathematics for 5th - 8th grades.
Favorite Bible Verse
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Diane Henderson - Math, Language Arts & 8th Grade Homeroom
About Mrs. Henderson
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 (grades K-9).
Favorite Bible Verse
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.

Brier Nelson - 8th Grade Homeroom & 8th Grade Support
About Mrs. Nelson
Mrs. Nelson attended Winona State University, where she earned her bachelors degree in History. Mrs. Nelson is a licensed Illinois State Board of Education Substitute Educator.
Favorite Bible Verse
Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.