Building Healthy Teams: Tools for Understanding Personality, Communication & Relationships

Leading an ELCA school or learning center means more than managing logistics—it means cultivating communities of grace, collaborative leadership, and healthy relationships rooted in faith. One of the most powerful ways to strengthen your team is by intentionally developing how we understand ourselves and others. At ELEA, we recognize the importance of nurturing not just…

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Spotlight on Our Savior’s Lutheran Preschool and Infant Center: Love. Learn. Serve.

At the heart of sunny San Clemente, Our Savior’s Lutheran Preschool and Infant Center lives out its guiding principles: Love. Learn. Serve. As a ministry deeply committed to the development of the whole child, the center offers a Christian, developmental, play-based program led by dedicated educators and Director Michelle Wohlfarth. Michelle shared, “Our Savior’s Preschool…

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Clarification in Regard to Dept. of Education Cuts (3.24.25)

Dear ELCA School and Learning Center Leaders,  In light of recent discussions regarding potential changes to the U.S. Department of Education, I have provided insights from the Council for American Private Education in an attempt to clarify what these developments might mean for our schools.   There has been considerable speculation about the future of the Department…

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Spotlight on Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool: Faith, Learning, and Community in Raleigh, NC

For over 30 years, Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool has been a place where faith and learning come together in a nurturing and inclusive environment. Located in North Raleigh, this Christ-centered school believes that children learn best through play, guided by dedicated teachers who nurture not only their academic growth but also their spiritual foundation. When…

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Spotlight on Children of Hope Child Development Center: Shaping Futures Every Day

When asked about the remarkable work of Children of Hope Child Development Center (COH), Director Lynn Hockenberger shared her insights and experiences with heartfelt pride. Her passion for early childhood education and advocacy shines through every word, as she reflects on the center’s mission, achievements, and goals. Found in Phoenix, AZ, Children of Hope Child…

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Spotlight on Bethlehem Lutheran School: Where Learning and Love Go Hand-in-Hand

Found in Granada Hills, CA, Bethlehem Lutheran School is a beacon of Christ-centered education, providing a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to grow academically, emotionally, and spiritually. Led by Director Mary Kandilian, the school’s play-based approach fosters curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning while remaining rooted in Christian values. The school’s long-serving staff…

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