Posts Tagged ‘ELCA Schools and Learning Centers’
Leading with Joy: Rethinking School and Center Leadership
In Lutheran educational settings, we often focus on reducing conflict, improving accountability, and achieving measurable outcomes. These are worthy goals. Cy Wakeman, drama researcher and founder of Reality-Based Leadership, envisions workplaces where drama is dramatically reduced, accountability is the norm, and results are not just expected, but celebrated. In her book No Ego, she reminds…
Read MoreSpotlight on Oak Grove Lutheran School: Forming Faithful Leaders for Generations
This month, we are thrilled to shine our ELEA School Spotlight on Oak Grove Lutheran School, a vibrant and mission-driven community serving students from age three through grade twelve in Fargo, North Dakota. With more than a century of history, dating back to its founding as the Oak Grove Lutheran Ladies Seminary in 1906, Oak…
Read MoreSpotlight on Grace Lutheran Preschool: Playing with Purpose
At Grace Lutheran Preschool in La Grange, Illinois, learning isn’t confined to the classroom; it happens through joyful play, meaningful relationships, and a deep connection to God’s creation. Under the direction of Jennifer M. Zick, Grace Lutheran’s approach to early childhood education is grounded in what they call “play with purpose.” “Our ‘play with purpose’…
Read MoreSpotlight on Hosanna Lutheran Childhood Center: Nurturing the Whole Child
This month, we are excited to shine a spotlight on HLCC Preschool (Hosanna Lutheran Childhood Center) in Pataskala, Ohio. For nearly 35 years, HLCC has faithfully served its community with a mission to nurture the whole child through play, exploration, and creativity. We were blessed to hear from Assistant Administrator Brandy Daniels about the work…
Read MoreNavigating 2025 Challenges: What ELCA Schools & Centers Need to Know
A recent Zywave survey of over 1,000 employers reveals critical insights that directly impact ELCA schools and learning centers. Understanding these trends—and knowing where to find support—can help our school and church community navigate the year ahead. Top Challenges Facing Lutheran Schools in 2025 Economic Uncertainty tops the list, with nearly 60% of employers citing…
Read MoreBuilding 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…
Read MoreSpotlight 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…
Read MoreSpotlight on Epiphany Early Childhood Center: Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence
Found in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Epiphany Early Childhood Center (EECC) has been a pillar of early childhood education for three decades. Established in 1995 as a ministry of the Lutheran Church, EECC has remained steadfast in its mission to provide high-quality education within an environment of love, faith, and support. When we chatted with the…
Read MoreSpotlight 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…
Read MoreSpotlight 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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