Salem Lutheran School Teacher Honored with Teaching Award

Kathy Brown, fourth grade teacher at Salem Lutheran School, in Affton, was awarded the Jeremiah Award from Lutheran Association for Special Education (LASE) on April 17, 2013 in a ceremony in front of the entire student body.  The Jeremiah Award is presented to a general education teacher who has gone above and beyond to meet the unique education needs of students in the classroom, especially those students with disabilities.  Kathy is the first recipient of the award from LASE, an educational service agency that partners with Lutheran schools in the St. Louis area to meet the educational needs of children with disabilities and special needs.  Lori Christiansen, LASE Executive Director presented the award to Kathy for excellence in inspiring students to become lifelong learners, for her collaborative efforts with LASE special education teachers, and for giving her students “hope and a future.” 

Salem Lutheran School is located at 5025 Lakewood Ave., Affton, Mo 63123.  For more information contact Rob Kellar, Principal, at 314-353-9242.  Lutheran Association for Special Education is located at 3558 S. Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, MO 63118.  For more information contact Lori Christiansen, Executive Director, at 314-268-1234.