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Miss Schlesselman and Mrs. Klaustermeier




Teacher/Director



Denise Schlesselman is the Director/Teacher for Little Lambs Lutheran Preschool. Denise is a 2001 graduate of Concordia University, Seward, NE and has a Bachelor degree in Education. She is originally from, and has family in, Missouri. In fact, Denise attended and graduated from Lutheran High School in St. Peters, MO.

Denise brings to our preschool and latchkey programs 7 years of well-balanced work experience including teaching a variety of grade levels in Lutheran Schools, volunteer work with multiple preschool programs, and direct work experience with Before and After School programs.


Assistant Teacher



Karin Klaustermeier is the Assistant Teacher for Little Lambs Lutheran Preschool. Karin is a graduate of Lutheran High South of St. Louis, MO and has completed additional college coursework from Meramec Community College in Kirkwood, MO.
Karin has been very involved with St. John's Lutheran Church since becoming a member in 2001, and has volunteered her help with many of St. John's children's programs including Sunday School, VBS, and the Youth Group.

Karin is an upbeat, energetic person with a passion for serving the Lord. She has a talent for bringing out the best in everyone. The Preschool Board is so very happy that she has joined the Little Lambs staff.



St. John's Lutheran Church is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of gender or race.