Elizabeth Schueneman

St. Joseph is a wonderful community.  I was born and raised here and graduated from St. Joseph High School.  My parents and all of my children (6) graduated from St. Joseph High as well.  I went on to Central Michigan University where I received a BA and elementary teacher certification.  I taught 1 year at Lake Michigan Catholic in 5th grade.  Then my husband, John, took a job with North Dakota State University as their head Athletic Trainer and curriculum director.  Our children were born in Fargo.  I had a daycare for several years while my children were small.  Then I returned to education as an aide and then as a substitute teacher.  It was then that our family longed to return to St. Joseph, so we did.  Here, I became involved as an aide and then substituting and eventually being hired in as a full time 5th grade teacher.  After a few years, I completed my MA at Western Michigan University.  After that, I had an opportunity to move to a 2nd grade classroom.  Two years ago, I was offered a position with our youngest students in Young 5s where I continue to teach.  I love helping students learn and be successful.  I am fulfilling my dream since I was a young girl, being a teacher!