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Mrs. Dani Pascal

Mrs. Dani Pascal

Position:  Preschool Teacher

Dani Pascal is excited to be serving the youngest children welcomed into Trinity's Early Childhood program as the all day 3's preschool teacher after serving as a teacher's assistant for five years. Before coming to Trinity, she worked as a Surgical Tech in Labor and Delivery for 8 years, before deciding to stay at home with her own children and watch other kiddos in an in home daycare setting. She has always had a great love of children, and loves to see the world through their fresh eyes! She is looking forward to sharing her love of Jesus with young children in hopes to instill a lifelong relationship with Jesus in their hearts! She is married to her husband, Jason, and they were blessed with three wonderful children, Ashtyn, Parker and Maddox.

Favorite Bible Verse:  
John 3:16 
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life."

Contact Mrs. Pascal:
danipascal@trinluth.org

Mrs. Becky Griffin

Becky Griffin

Position: Kindergarten

Mrs. Griffin is a graduate of Trinity Lutheran School as has worked at Trinity since August of 1995.  She has lived in Bloomington all her life and graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1986 with a degree in Elementary Education.  She and husband Tony have been blessed with 3 daughters, Hannah, Linnea and Clare.  

Favorite Bible Verse:
Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

Contact Mrs. Griffin:  
beckygrif@trinluth.org

 

Mrs. Laura Busse

Mrs. Laura Busse

Position: Early Childhood Director and Key Team Coordinator

Mrs. Busse has been at Trinity since August 1995. She was raised in Waverly, IA, and graduated from Concordia University, Nebraska (twice!) with a BS in Education in 1984 and a Masters in Early Childhood Education and Administration in 2006. She and her husband, Kurt, have the joy of serving together at Trinity, and they have two grown children and two granddaughters.

Favorite Bible verse:
Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Contact Mrs. Busse: 
laurabuss@trinluth.org
309-829-7513

 

Mrs. Gayle Dietsch

Gayle Dietsch

Position: Kindergarten Teacher

Mrs. Dietsch was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  She was blessed to attend Our Redeemer Lutheran School in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and Milwaukee Lutheran High School in Wisconsin.  Mrs. Dietsch graduated from Concordia University Nebraska in December 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and an Early Childhood Endorsement.   She was called to Trinity in August 2004 to teach Kindergarten.  Mrs. Dietsch and husband Dave have three children.  She enjoys being involved at church, reading, supporting her favorite Wisconsin sports teams, playing sports, and hanging out with family and friends.

Favorite Bible Verse:
Philippians 3:14
"I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."

Contact Mrs. Dietsch:  
gayledietsch@trinluth.org

 

Ms. Kristi Collins

Ms. Kristi Collins

Position: Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Ms. Collins graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelors in Elementary Education. She has lived in Bloomington, Illinois her entire life and has a deep love for the community. Teaching is her passion and she feels blessed to be a part of Trinity Lutheran School teaching staff.

Favorite Bible Verse:
Luke 11:9
”And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”

Contact Ms. Collins: 
kristicollins@trinluth.org

 

Mrs. Heather Grieshaber

Mrs. Heather Grieshaber

Position: Multi-Age Teacher; Half-Day Preschool Teacher

Mrs. Grieshaber graduated from the University of Illinois in 1999 with a degree in Education.  She taught and coached volleyball in Freeport, IL and South Lyon, MI for several years before staying home with her children.  In 2012 she began serving at TLS as the teacher aide in the Multi-Age classroom, and currently teaches both the Multi-Age and half day Preschool classes.  She and her husband, Chris, have been blessed with three wonderful children. 

Favorite Bible Verse:  
Psalm 46:1
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."  

Contact Mrs. Grieshaber:
heathergrie@trinluth.org