Kindergartners are curious and excited to learn.

You'll be amazed at how many skills your kindergarten student develops this year! At St. Mark Lutheran School, we use a balanced approach to meet the academic and social needs of our kindergartners. We embrace the opportunity to build a love of learning and provide a solid foundation for each child. Let's talk about how we can partner in the education of your child.

Teacher:

Jackie Plant

jplant@smwels.org

About Jackie Plant

Jackie enjoys teaching kindergarten because they are excited about learning and are curious. She likes to see them grow as they learn and keeping learning interesting through hands-on activities.

Jackie has a teenage son named Sam. When not in the classroom, she enjoys reading, spending time with Sam, and attending movies and plays.

She has a Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Education (K-8) from Ottawa University in Phoenix, AZ. Previous to teaching at St. Mark, Jackie taught kindergarten in the Milwaukee, WI area.

“I am excited to be able to share God’s Word with my students every day and watch them grow in their faith.”

Teacher:

Karla Wilkins

kwilkins@smwels.org

About Karla Wilkins

I am a daughter and granddaughter of teachers and was fortunate to have been raised by doting parents who instilled the value of working hard and discovering how one can be a lifelong learner.  I count my blessings to have grown up in a loving, Christian home, surrounded by a large extended family who taught the value of faith and family.  I graduated from college with a BA in Sociology and Art History and went to work in Business for a few years.  Although I had an interest in Business, I felt a calling to work with children.   I then returned to school, to pursue a post-Baccalaureate licensure in Elementary Education.  I have taught in three other states, aside from Wisconsin.  Each experience presented different opportunities for growth - both personally and professionally.

I have been married for over 20 years and have two beautiful children who are pursuing their vocations in life.  I help out with various groups at church and enjoy crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, and plunking away on the piano/violin.  I feel privileged and blessed to share God's word every day with the students of St. Mark Lutheran School.   

"You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."