Purposeful Play Approach!

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord… Jeremiah 29:11 I am Ann Marohn and I teach 4K at St Paul’s. I have been involved in some form of early childhood education for almost 20 years. I have a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree for Speech and Language Pathology from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. Soon after graduation my husband, Chad and I were married, and God has continually blessed us through our 6 children!

Every day I stand amazed at the blessings that God continues to pour out on our lives and the ministries that my husband and our family have been privileged to be a part of. While our children grew, our family lived in Eau Claire, WI (11 years) and also in Lannon, WI (7 years). During this time, I was able to be a part of multiple Christ-centered, community outreach programs for children and caregivers. With a focus on families, early childhood, and Jesus, my interest in education was fueled. I began teaching preschool in 2014 at Lambs of Christ in Pewaukee, WI. In 2015, I accepted a call to begin a preschool program at St. Johns in Lannon, WI. The years that we spent deeply involved with the families in Eau Claire, Pewaukee and Lannon, will always be close to our family and in our hearts. In 2017, my husband and I moved to Howards Grove and in 2018, I accepted the call to be the 4K teacher at St. Pauls! As the ministry and families here have quickly grown close to our hearts, I am thrilled every day, to learn more about the community around us. I am currently seeking to obtain my masters degree in Early Childhood Education/Director Emphasis.

My excitement for early childhood education grows each day. With the help of the Holy Spirit, little children are able to learn about the saving message of Jesus. As they learn, these children are able to express a love for their Savior, in a way that is motivating and simply a pleasure to be a part of! As we do not know the plans that will unfold each day, I pray that we are all able to enjoy the time that is before us, embracing the privilege of serving this congregation and the children that God has blessed this ministry with! And as we grow in God’s grace together, I pray we will continue on with the confidence that His eternal plan gives!

Hello! My name is Molly and this is my first year teaching Kindergarten at St. Paul’s! I am from La Crosse, WI. I attended Onalaska Luther High School and then continued my education at Martin Luther College. At MLC I pursued a degree in Elementary Education. Ever since I was in Kindergarten, I knew I wanted to be a teacher! Throughout my college years, my love for teaching and working with children has continued to grow! I am so greatly looking forward to having my own classroom. I graduated from MLC with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and have obtained a Minnesota State Teaching License. As, I begin my first year of ministry, I hope to use the talents that God has given me to truly make a positive impact in the lives of my students and the congregation in which I serve. I pray that I will model the love my Savior through my words and actions each day, seizing every opportunity to tell little children more about Jesus. At MLC, I also met my husband, Nathan. We just got married this past June! He is heading into his second year at MLHS teaching Geography, World History, and Computer Applications to freshman and sophomores. We are so incredibly in awe of the ways in which God continues to bless us and carry out His plans for us each day. Outside of school, we enjoy traveling to new places, spending time with our families, cooking, hiking, and enjoying music together! We are so excited to move to the Howards Grove area and be members of the St. Paul’s congregation.