Miss Melissa Linse

• Teaching Experience: 11 years
• Years at St. John: 11 years
• Degree: BA Elementary Education K-6; Pre-school Endorsement – Concordia University St Paul 2013
• Email: mlinse@stjohnberlin.org

What is your philosophy of education and teaching?

I believe that every child has the right to an education. Children are not all equal but they all deserve an equal chance to succeed. It is a teacher’s job to partner with families for their child’s education. As teachers we need to give children an environment that sets them up for success in all areas of life. We need to help children grow academically, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. As a Christian teacher, I am always trying to show Christ’s love through my words and actions and guide them on the right path for their future.

What are your thoughts on St. John Lutheran School?

St John Lutheran School is a community of believers. We care about our students and their families. As a Lutheran school we offer not only an excellent academic education but we also provide our students with a spiritual education where they can grow in their faith by hearing God’s Word daily.

Mrs. Jennifer Billington

I have been a resident of the area since 2014.  My husband graduated from Berlin High School, bringing us back to this area.

I grew up in Winneconne and was very active in my youth group at Peace Lutheran Church, Neenah, where we were later married and both our boys were baptized.

When our boys were approaching school age, we put some serious thought into what was best for them.  We quickly decided a Lutheran Education was the best and transferred to St. John Lutheran Church and School.  Soon after, my husband was called to join the St. John Lutheran School Board of Education and I was called to join the staff as a teacher’s aide.  We have been active with St. John since 2018 and feel that we have made the best decision for our family.