My name is Mrs. Venuti and I am the PreK teacher. Our class consists of 3 and 4 year olds.

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This is my 11th year at Immanuel Lutheran School.  I started as the teacher assistant and I have been blessed to have moved up to be the lead teacher for the last 4 years.

I feel extremely lucky to be apart of Immanuel Lutheran Church and School. I truly enjoy coming to work everyday and being with these little angels. I love teaching and the smiles on my students faces make it all worth while.

Our days definitely fly by while we are learning, working and playing. Each day is a new adventure and I hope this journey continues for years to come.

Hello! I'm Mrs. Lindley. I've been the Preschool Aid at Immanuel since 2021 having moved to the U.S.  from Austria.

I graduated with a special nursing degree for children and spent seven years as a NICU Nurse.

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Immanuel is central to our families lives, but when we aren't here I love to be enjoying the outdoors and experiencing nature, especially skiing and snowboarding.

Taking care of little ones is part of my DNA and I am so excited for the year ahead!

I am Mrs. MacDougall and I am the Kindergarten teacher this year. I am so excited for our year ahead!

I have been teaching Kindergarten at ILS for 12 years.

I have a Bachelors Degree in Accounting and Finance and a Dual Masters in Early Childhood and Elementary Education.

I love teaching and inspiring young minds to become creative thinkers and independent learners.

Hi! My name’s Mrs. Walker, I have been an educator for over 25 years, serving in various roles, including Principal, School Board Chair, and teacher. I’ve also had the unique opportunity to work as an educational consultant for children's television shows like Dora the Explorer, Out of the Box, and Salty's Lighthouse.

Academically, I hold a Master's in Elementary Special Education and am currently a doctoral student at Western Connecticut State University.

I have had the joy of teaching first grade here at Immanuel for the past 8 years and I look forward to continuing to serve in this wonderful community.

My name is Mrs. Feenan. I have been teaching at Immanuel for the last 8 years. Currently I teach 2nd grade.

I have been in education for the past 29 years and I have a degree in Fine Arts and Early Childhood Education. I also have a certificate in educational leadership and I am an educational consultant for the office of early childhood. 

I have a passion for running. I help coach both the Cross Country team and Track and Field at Immanuel. 

Hi! I am Miss Hasselmann.  I recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a Bachelors of Science in elementary education and hold my state certification for elementary education for grades 1-6.

During my time at Westconn, I was a 4-year member and captain of the dance team. With my passion of dance, I love to add music and movement into learning.

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I am really looking forward to an amazing year!

Hi! My name’s Mrs. Smith, and I am so excited to be a part of Immanuel’s community! This year I am teaching fourth and fifth grade.

This is my ninth year in Education. I graduated back in December 2014, from Cabrini College, with my major in Education, and my minor in Spanish.

I’m currently going back to School at Relay Graduate School of Education, to earn my masters in Elementary Education!

I am Mrs. Bacher. I have been teaching at Immanuel Lutheran School since 2017.

Embracing this rewarding second career, I am passionate about helping students grow academically and spiritually through Christian education.

Hi! I would like to take a moment to introduce myself to you. I am Mrs. Nemergut, and I have been the Art teacher at Immanuel Lutheran School for the last 21 years. In addition to that for 12 years I have also been teaching drawing classes for the New York Botanical Garden.

I hold an MFA in Illustration from Western Connecticut State University as well as a New York Botanical Garden Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration.

Teaching allows me to not only share my knowledge of materials and techniques but also gives me the privilege of encouraging creativity in others and sharing their pleasure when they develop a new skill or discover something exciting. Teaching your children brings me joy. Thank you.

I began my ministry at Immanuel originally as the church musician in January 2016, but did not begin as the school musician until August.

I was raised in the Southern Baptist Church first in the suburbs of Washington D. C. and then the suburbs of Atlanta. In junior high and high school, I took piano lessons while playing oboe in the school band. I started playing piano and organ in the church as a junior in high school.

I served that church through college and for two years after until I moved to New York to attend the Teachers College at Columbia University. While living in New York, I attended a Baptist church while subbing in churches of all denominations. I continued as a substitute organist and a substitute teacher after I finished my Master of Arts in Music and Music Education in 2012.

It was in this context that I learned that Immanuel Lutheran Church in Danbury was in search of a Director of Music. After three trips from Brooklyn to Danbury and back via Metro North (before the Danbury train ran directly to Grand Central), I officially began my ministry here in January 2016.

About me...