Teachers:
Mrs. Schaekel, Mrs. Kokel, Miss Schlechte
Class:
First Grade at Salem Lutheran - Tomball, Texas
School Phone:
281-351-8122
Extension #:
Schaekel-# 2333; Kokel-# 2330; Schlechte-# 2332
About Mrs. Schaekel:
Hi!
I was born and raised in Maryland. I attended Concordia
University in River Forest, Ill. and graduated earning
a B.A. My majors were Education and Communications. My
first call was to teach first grade at Our Savior Lutheran
School in Houston, Texas. I also taught at St. Mark Lutheran
School after I married Bert Schaekel. In 1987 Bert accepted
a call to Bethlehem Lutheran Church and School in
St. Paul, Minnesota, where we spent 13 cold, but happy
and rewarding, years. We returned to Texas in 2000
to teach at Salem.
Bert and I have 4 children. Our oldest son, Kevin,is
living in St.Paul, Minnesota and attending Law School
at St Thomas University. Our son, John,
is a Football Coach working in Rochester, MN.
Our daughter, Deanna,is a Junior at Concordia
University in Austin, Texas. Brent is our
youngest and is a Freshman at Concordia University in Austin.
During the years that my children were young, I stayed
at home most of the time, often working at the Pre-school
part-time or substituting in different grades at
East St. Paul Lutheran School. During this time, I also
did Daycare for other teachers and friends. I went back
to full time teaching when Brent was in Kindergarten.
I love to be in the classroom teaching, but I also loved
to be able to "be there" for my own children when they
needed me. I thank God every day for that opportunity.
This is my eighth year teaching First Grade at Salem.
I am certified in Minnesota and Texas.
I thank you for the opportunity to teach your children.
It is a blessing from God to have children in the classroom
who are ready and willing to hear God's Word. I will
strive to be an example of God's love to them. I try to
always remember that not only are you entrusting them
to my care, but God, our Father, is also entrusting them
to my care. It is a huge responsibility but also a great joy.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any
concerns you may have about your child or his/her work.
I will be happy to listen and to work with you.
Mrs. Joan Schaekel
About Mrs. Kokel:
Hi,
I have taught here at Salem for 20+ years. I earned my:
- B.A. in Education at Concordia University, River Forest, Illinois,
- Illinois State certification for K-8 self-contained classroom, and
Social Studies,
- Texas State certification for 1-8 self-contained classroom,Social
Studies, Early Childhood, and Math,
- M.Ed in Educational Technology at Texas A&M, College Station, TX.
Glen, my husband, and I have three children:
- a daughter who is a Physician Assistant and is living with her
husband, little girl, and baby boy near Fort Worth,
- a son who is an Engineering Manager for oil drilling equipment
and is living with his wife and twin girls in Stephenville,
- a daughter who is a Computer Consultant in the Virginia-Maryland area.
My mission is to serve the Lord. I do this by:
- creating a Christian environment in the classroom,
- teaching and reading God's Word, and
- living a God-pleasing lifestyle.
If at any time I can help with anything, please let me know. I am very
flexible. You can:
- email (jkokelATsalem4u.com),
- email (jlk6126ATsbcglobal.net),
- write a note, or
- call via phone (281-351-8122 ext.2330)
- my home phone number can be found in the school directory.
Thank you for allowing me to be your child's teacher.
My favorite things are:
- Christmas carols,
- first graders,
- computer activities,
- Double Dave's Pizza,
- candles,
- email,
Our classroom mission is to share Christ with each other as we learn
in our classroom. We want to:
- Know Jesus our Savior,
- Grow in the knowledge of Jesus,
- Show Jesus' love to others,
- Represent Christ to the world,
- Love and forgive one another, and
- Live our lives to show our thankfulness to God for giving His
life for us.
We owe God our lives!
God is blessing you right now! Praise the Lord!
--JOYce
About Miss Schlechte:
Hi,
I am beginning my 35th year in teaching ministry. The last 16 years have
been at Salem in first grade, kindergarten, and now back to first grade.
My sister, her husband, and youngest child (17) live in Tomball also, and I
have a small apartment on their property. My oldest niece and my nephew have
graduated from A&M and are off on their own.
I have a BS in Education from Concordia, Seward and a Masters of Education
with Reading emphasis from Concordia, Austin. I am certified in the state of
Texas in General Education and as a Reading Specialist.
I love spending time with my family and friends-especially my three youngest
godchildren, who are growing up all too quickly. Reading, taking pictures,
swimming, and movies are some of the ways I like to spend my free time.
My personal goal is to be on fire for Christ and to live every moment for
Him. With His Holy Spirit working in my life, I am able to do all things for
His glory. I am assured of my salvation through Christ's death and
resurrection. There is nothing I have to do, but out of love I want to
respond to God in worship, prayer, study of His Word, living my life in a way
that pleases Him and demonstrates that I belong to Him. Listening to God's
leading has opened doors to some amazing adventures I never thought I would
do, or even want to do-like going on a mission trip to Kenya.
I pray my passion for Christ flows into our classroom as we learn Jesus is
our best friend as well as Savior, to forgive others, to treat others in a
way that demonstrates a relationship with Jesus, to accept responsibility for
the choices we make, and to respond to God with our time, talents, and things
in worship, service to others, and reading God's Word.
Ecclesiastes 7:14 says there will be good days and bad days, and to remember
that God arranges for both kinds of days so that we never take anything for
granted. So never hesitate to communicate with me-good or bad. Send a note
in your child's folder, wait after school until students are dismissed, send
an email, schedule a conference, or make a phone call.
School- email:aschlechte@salem4u.com, phone:(281)351-8122, ext. 2332
Home- email: schlechte@sbcglobal.net, phone: (281)255-6233
Above all, remember I love your child, I know that God has the perfect plan
for him/her, and I want him/her to be encouraged to do his/her best.
In the ministry of Christ,
Alaine Schlechte