Christina VanDenHoek Joins Preschool Team at SFLS
Sioux Falls Lutheran School is pleased to welcome Mrs. Christina VanDenHoek to the 4-year-old preschool team during the 2022-23 school year.
Originally from Minnesota, Mrs. VanDenHoek earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education from Northwestern College in Orange City, IA. Since 2012, she has gained a variety of teaching experience across the Sioux Empire in pre-kindergarten, junior kindergarten, head start, and early childhood special education. Mrs. VanDenHoek and her husband, Josh, currently live in Tea with their two daughters, Grace and Sierra.
Check out the Q&A below to learn more about Mrs. VanDenHoek and her passion for preschool education.
How did you decide to pursue a career in early childhood education?
I have always enjoyed being around kids, especially the younger ages. I have a desire to help kids establish a solid foundation so they can be successful in their future education.
Tell me a bit about your teaching style.
In my classroom, I strive to provide structure so students feel safe and comfortable to create and explore the various materials presented in the classroom. Each month we will study various topics that are relevant to students’ everyday life.
What do you enjoy most about working with 4-year-olds?
I love the excitement and energy that 4-year-olds bring to school. Their curiosity and honesty make every day an adventure.
What excites you most about integrating your faith with your passion for education at SFLS?
I am excited to pray with the kids every day, teach them various Bible stories, and explore how the stories in the Bible can relate to their lives today.
Favorite Bible verse:
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6
About Sioux Falls Lutheran School
At Sioux Falls Lutheran School, our mission is to develop capable, Christian servant-leaders in a complex world who are World Ready and Faith Secure. We are passionate about giving our students the tools they need to be successful academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. We strive to accomplish this goal by maintaining high academic standards, employing excellent teachers, and upholding a Christian worldview drawn from Scripture. Ultimately, we are committed to partnering with parents and the church to raise lifelong learners who use their gifts and the fruits of the Spirit, in faith, to touch a troubled world with God’s grace.