Mrs. Stacy Folkmann

Montessori Early Learning Center Director/Teacher

Education: Mrs. Folkmann holds a degree in Elementary Education and music concentration from Concordia University, Chicago, IL. She has a Directors Certification from Red Rocks Community College.

Personal Info: Mrs. Folkmann is married. She and her husband have two children– a fourth grader enrolled at GLS and a five year old. They live in the mountains with their three dogs and enjoy doing family activities.

Favorite Bible Verse: Mrs. Folkmann’s bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” Mrs. Folkmann remembers this being the theme verse for the first teacher’s conference she attended after graduating. She felt it reaffirmed that she had picked the correct path.

Why do you love teaching? Mrs. Folkmann loves working with preschooleres because of the daily rewards that come with the job. She also loves working at GLS because it’s a fun place to glorify the Lord and thank him for his continuous blessings.

Hobbies, Fun Facts, and Random Tid Bits: Mrs. Folkmann is the 3rd generation in her family to hold an administrative position in a Lutheran school. She loves music and all Chicago sports teams!

Mrs. Lisa Lanich

Montessori Early Learning Center Teacher

Education:

Mrs. Lanich has been Group Leader Qualified since June 2010.

She was a Montessori Teacher’s Aide from September 2006 to May 2013.

She received her Montessori Teaching Certificate from Montessori Education Center of the Rockies in June of 2014.

Personal Information:

Mrs. Lanich is a Colorado Native. She is married to Paul. They have 3 children, Josh, Nicole, and Kayla, who attended Gethsemane from Preschool on. She has 3 cats she loves to cuddle with.

Favorite Bible Verse:

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. This is her favorite verse because it reminds her that no matter what comes her way, Christ is there to give her courage, strength, and perseverance.

Why do you love teaching:

Mrs. Lanich loves teaching Preschool because she gets to watch a child’s face light up when they learn something new or when they accomplish something they previously haven’t been able to do. She believes it is important to show them the love for learning. She loves teaching at Gethsemane because it gives her the opportunity to teach children about God’s love.

Hobbies, Fun Facts, and Random Tidbits:

Her family is the most important thing in her life. She enjoys scrapbooking and watching movies at a Movie Theatre. She also enjoys watching Hallmark movies, especially the Christmas movies.

Mrs. Lisa Charles

Montessori Early Learning Center Aide

Education: I attended UNC with a major in psychology and special education. I have been working in preschool since 2009 and Gethsemane since 2016.

Why do you love teaching? I chose preschool because of the innocence and wonderment in their eyes and in their expressions of things we adults sometimes take for granted, and excitement as they learn to love learning.

Favorite Bible Verse Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts ad your minds in Christ Jesus.

This reminds me that Jesus is always in control, even when life feels out of it, to trust in Him always.

Personal Info: I have one daughter, Nikki, who is truly the light of my life, and a dog, Holly.

Hobbies, Fun Facts, and Random Tid Bits: I was a country dance instructor and still love doing it when I get the chance. I enjoy reading, spending time with family and friends, taking road trips.

Mrs. Jennifer Mullet

Office Administrator

Education: Mrs. Mullet has taken Montessori teacher training and child development classes.

Personal Info: Mrs. Mullet was born and raised in Hawaii. She moved to Colorado in 1993. She and her husband have two sons that attended GLS.

Favorite Bible Verse: Mrs. Mullet’s favorite bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” This verse reminds her that every part of life–good or bad–is part of God’s plan and that it will be okay.

Why do you love what you do? Mrs. Mullet loves working with our students. She finds it rewarding when their faces light up when they realize that they can do great things.

Hobbies, Fun Facts, and Random Tid Bits: Mrs. Mullet loves to read and watch cooking competitions on TV. Some of her favorite shows are Chopped, Top Chef, and Master Chef. She also enjoys trying different recipes that she finds on Pinterest.