2014-2015

“I thank my God every time I remember you.” Philippians 1:3

Dear Friends of LASE:

Over the years, thousands of children’s lives have been impacted by the ministry of Lutheran Association for Special Education. The children have learned when learning was not easy. They have developed productive lives. They have learned to learn on their own. Most importantly, they have come to know Jesus as their loving savior. The fine faculty and staff of LASE are the main reasons for its success. Their hard work and their love for the children in their care provide an environment where the children can grow in their understanding of the world as well as understanding the Gospel.

The success of LASE is also due to many others who work behind the scenes volunteering at the office and at our events to support the teachers and staff. Funds raised at our events provide the teachers with the resources and support needed to reach each child. The generosity of the many individuals who give regularly to LASE is also a critical source of support to the teachers and children.

Despite the challenges of the last several months, LASE has continued to thrive and even expand its ministry among the Lutheran Schools of the St. Louis area. Special thanks goes out to Chris Tomlinson, our Acting Director, and to Board Members who have stepped up to take on additional tasks to keep LASE strong.

Thanks for believing in LASE and for caring for our children.

In Christ,

Dr. Joe Bordeaux, LASE Board Chair

CHILDREN’S LIVES TOUCHED BY LASE IN 2014-15

7 Learning Connection Tutoring 35 English Speakers of Other Languages 57 Speech and Language Therapy 185 Observations, Monitoring, and Consultation 153 Resource Services 145 Educational Resource Consultant Services 298 Speech and Language Screening and/or Testing

880 Total Lives touched by LASE

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION TUITION

$6,880 Elementary Scholarships$48,900 High School Scholarships for LASE Learning Center (Luth. High St. Charles)

$55,780 Total Scholarships Awarded 2014-15

LASE Revenue and ExpensesFISCAL YEAR AUGUST 1, 2014 TO JULY 31, 2015

RevenueContract and School Tuition 548,198Fundraising 139,906School Health Services 107,264Donations 113,498Grants 96,846Interest and Dividends 89,086

Total Revenue $1,094,798

ExpensesEducational $650,856Tuition Assistance 34,467Management and General 220,243Fundraising and Development 66,995Health Services 102,378

Total Expenses $1,074,939

Total Operating Gain (Loss) $19,859

Net Gain (Loss) on Investments $56,640

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets $76,499

PARTNER SCHOOLS2014-2015

SPECIAL EDUCATION AtonementChild of GodGreen ParkImmanuel, OlivetteImmanuel, St. Charles

Immanuel, WentzvilleLutheran High, St. CharlesMessiah, Weldon SpringOur Savior, FentonSt. Mark’s, Eureka

Salem, AfftonSalem, Black JackWord of LifeZion, St. Charles

50%13%10%10%9%8%

100%

61%3%

20%6%

10%

100%

The LASE DifferenceThe defining factor of the uniqueness of the LASE ministry is the collaboration of the LASE team of experts with principals, teachers, parents and students in the faith based education setting. Alicia Klug, Principal of Word of Life Lutheran School states, “LASE is a highly influential and prevalent part of our school. The LASE staff exhibits genuine care and concern for all of our students. It is apparent that they have serving hearts as they help our students to grow academically, emotionally, and spiritually. We thank God for the blessing that LASE is to Word of Life Lutheran School!”

LASE MISSIONSTATEMENTLutheran Association for Special Education will assist and support schools to address the cognitive, social and spiritual development of children with special needs, so they may fully enjoy their God-given potential.

BOARD OFDIRECTORS Joe Bordeaux, ChairBette Schlie, Vice-ChairJudy Ruf, TreasurerMichele BerraDon HugoDiana MeersSteve SiepmanSue Torbeck

ADVISORY BOARDPaul CrislerDave DrewesWarren FickDennis GehrkeBoone JacksonChris JamesSandy MeyerTed SchuesslerKermit StarnesRobert Wold

Chris Tomlinson, MA Acting DirectorKaren Scuito Director of Fundraising & Events

50%

61%20%

10%

3%

6%

13%

10%

10%

9%8%

“I have had many parents this

year especially appreciate that

there is not a “one size fits

all” attitude with LASE or our

school. They very much appreciate

that we can make a plan that fits

each child.”

“One of the most meaningful notes a parent wrote to me included thanks for helping her daughter learn that she can do the work herself and teaching her how and when to ask for help.”

“School is like gym for your brain.”

OUR LASE PROMISE: LASE partners with parents, educators, and schools by providing solution-focused expertise and encouragement that transforms their desire to inspire the God given potential of every child into reality.

LASE Donors, Sponsors andEvent Supporters 2014-2015THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR CHILDREN!EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF THIS LIST.

SCHOOL HEALTHSERVICES

(NURSING)

Abiding SaviorChrist CommunityGrace ChapelGreen Park (Associate)Immanuel, Olivette

Our Savior, FentonSalem, AfftonSt. Paul’s, Des PeresZion, St. Charles

Jan Ahrens

Steve H. and Cathleen M. Albers

Jennifer Allen

Ronald and Karen Allman

American Legion Post 299

David and Kristin Anderson

John Andrle

Charles and Pamela Andrus

Pat Anghilante

Susan Auinbauh

Baisch and Skinner, Inc.

Robert Baisch

Ann Barber

David Barker

Charles and Dawn Baumhoff

Matt Bayes

Richard D. Beck

Alvina Becker

Michael and Sandra Becker

Keith Beier

Karla Benson

Jay and Susan Bentzinger

James W. and Elsie M. Bernthal

Dave and Michele Berra

Cheri Bettlach

Ralph J. and Frieda M. Bettlach

Richard and Judith Beumer

Robert E. and Luanne Beumer

David and Joyce Binder

Darlene Birk

Katie Bixler

Nancy Bolozky

Joe and Betty Bordeaux

Brett and Barbara Boyle

Aaron and Kimberly Boyll

Kimberly Braddy

Robert and Teddy Branom

Kim Braun

Bremen Bank and Trust Company

Shirley Bretscher

Elroy and Ruth Brockopp

Mark and Cindy Buchschacher

Gerald and Dorothy Buethe

Bill Bunte

Ryan Burlison

Jean Burnett

Diana Burton

Dan and Jane Butler

Mary Lou Byrum

Kelly and Jerrie Callahan

Cardinals Care

Joe and Iris Casiglia

Marvin and Beverly Caspersen

Cass Commercial Bank

Kostandin and Eva Ceko

David and Judy Christian

Florence R. Christiansen

Joel and Lori Christiansen

Christ Ev. Lutheran Church

Charlene Clements

Susan Collier

Concordia Lutheran Church

Concordia Plan Services

Concordia Publishing House

Ralph and Janet Crawford

Creative Communications for the Parish

Paul and Carolyn Crisler

Daniel C. and Jennifer S. Cross

Kathy Curtis

James and Vickie Dankenbring

Raymond and Lois Dankenbring

Tom and Anna Dankenbring

Juli Darlington

Jan Davidson

Charles and Deborah Davis

Linda Deardeuff

Deborah Decker

Luella Delaney

Kim Demotte

William and Carol Diekelman

Roger and Barbara L. Dierberg

Diane Dischinger

Lillian Dittmer

Sue Dobbs

David and Rene’ Drewes

Karen Drier

Mike Drone

Brent and Jan Duesenberg

Robert Duesenberg

Karl A. and Anne L. Dunajcik

Robert Dunn

Michael and Judith Earickson

James M. and Marcia A. Eckrich

John and Kathy Eckrich

Anne M. Edgren

Jane Edwards

Sunny Edwards

Dean and Erica Eggerding

Elaine Eggerding

Herbert and Jackie Eggerding

Ruth Eggers

Anita Eickhoff

Employees Community Fund of Boeing

Leroy and Fran Ettling

Ed and Kelly Ewertowski

Ken and Marilyn Fanger

Melba Fanger

Fred and June Fangmann

Bonnie Feicht

Terry and Joan Ferguson

Kathy Ferguson

Donald Fick

Warren and Phyllis Fick

Spencer and Judy Fienup

Michael and Ruth Flynn

Foam Supplies, Inc.

Chester and Ruth Frazier

Gary and Sara Freer

Merle and Phyllis Freitag

Maddie Frisch

Karen Bettlach Fuerman

Ruth M. Funck

Greg Gates

Dennis and Dorothy Gehrke

Sandy Geis

Bradley J. and Theresa M. Gibson

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Orville and Martha Grah

Sally Graham

David A. and Kathleen M. Gramlich

Greater St. Louis Community Foundation

Robert Gregory

David R. and Edith M. Grieshaber

Sandy Griffard

Wilma Griffith

Jennifer Grimm

Charles and Margy Groennert

Vernon and Betty Gundermann

Peggy Haeger

Irene Haerther

Ellen L. Hageman

Rachel Hagemann

Donald E. and Gail L. Hahn

Garrett and Brandi Hallemeier

Susan Halm

Linda K. Harris

Bruce and Judith Hartung

Joan Harwell

William and Rebecca Hauk

Susan Haverstick

Bruce and Patricia Hawkins

Teresa Haynes

Jeanne Heck

Heather Hediger

Sharon Heiland

Bill and Judy Hemmen

Joel and Marcia Hempel

Joyce Hennen

Elmer and Mildred Herring

Thor and Julie Heskett

Walter and Dorothy Hick

Hidden Gems Resale

Ronald and Margaret Hilmer

Duane E. and Marjorie W. Hingst

Michele Hitt

Amber Hobus

Ralph and Sara Hochgrebe

Darlene Y. Hoffmann

Ruth R. Hohenstein

Karl and Lisa Holderle, III

Joyce E. Hollrah

Howard and Wilma Holman

Al and Susan Holzborn

Sandra Hood

Cleta Hoover

Betty Horrell

Soma and Anita Hosahalli

Becky Hoskins

Tracy and Barbara Hounsom

Wayne and Crystal Huebner

Marilyn Hughes

Denis and Sandra Hugo

Boone and Jill Jackson

Tom and Chris James

Jarrell Mechanical Contractors

Willa Jewsbury

Hugo and Pat Jimenez

David Jockenhoefer

Craig Johnson

Rick and Lydia Johnson

Thomas and Adrienne Johnson

Ruth Jonas

Donald and Shirley JKamps

Debbie Kasten

Wayne and Sharon Kaufmann

Michael and Patricia Keen

“A mother told me her son never wanted to pick up a book to read unless he had to do it. When she first saw him pick up a

book to read on his own, she had tears in her eyes. She had always loved to read and wanted to share that with her son.”

3558 S. Jefferson Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63118 Join our community on Facebook

Kenneth and Judith Kempen

Karen Keske

Harriet Kettenhofen

Steve and Linda Kienstra

Jack Killoren

Rev. James T. King

Timothy and Susan Klobnak

Zachary and Alicia Klug

Bob and Leslie Kluge

Mike Kniepman

Grace Koewing

John Kotovsky

Richard and Mary Kovach

Brian Kowert, Jr.

Paul and Laura Kowert

Joanne Kramer

Carl and Dorothy Krause

Charli Kreienkamp

Larry and Joan Krueger

Peggy Kuethe

Gary and Judith Kupferle

Karen Kurtz

Gerald and Carolyn Kwentus

Joe and Cindy Lammert

Ray and Janet Lammert

Marjorie Lang

Tom and Lisa Lange

Marilyn Lehenbauer

Gene and Linda Lehr

Lence Charitable Fund, Inc.

Don and Lori Leupold

Robert and Marsha Lewis

William and Sharon Lichtenberg

Versa Lindemann

Joseph and Sandra Loduca

Norb and Margot Loebs

Andrea Lohman

Sarah Longo

Dean and Joyce Luker

Laurence E. and Carol Lumpe

Lutheran Church Extension Fund

Lutheran Church of the Living Christ

Lutheran School of Nursing Alumni

Lutheran Senior Services

Lutheran Trust

Lutheran Women’s Missionary League

Kevin Lynch

Cynthia Maag

Tim and Sue Madden

Carol Markway

George and Mary B. Marshall, Jr.

Mark and Sharon Marshall

Betty Marting

Myron and Shirley Marty

Kirk and Sheryl Mattes

Daniel and Christine Mattson

Harry and Deanna Mauchenheimer

Sarah McCarthy

Vicki McConnell

Mandy McCormick

Michael and Janine McGovern

Danny McMahan

Gail Melton

James and Janey Menner

Joyce Mennicke

George E. and Dolores Mertz

Don and Kathryn Meyer

Missy Meyer

Paul and Sandra Meyer

Ralph and Jana Meyer

Roland and Marilyn Meyer

William and Sharon Meyer

Denis and Sandra Meyr

Paul and Gwen Middeke

Donald and Wilma Miesner

Jane Mihalevich

Chris Miller

Milton Gaebler Charitable Foundation

Laura Montgomery

Jill Moormann

Carolyn Moritz

Barbara Morrison

Chris Moss

Joan Scheele Mueller

Kenneth and Cindy Mueller

Richard and Cindy Mueller

Rick and Kathleen Mueller

Teresa Mueller

James M. and Julie Muhlhauser

Dave and Jane Muzik

Janis Nafzger

Monica Nagel

Rick and Sue Nahmensen

JoAnn Nappier

Robert and Esther Negwer

Robert and Ida Neumann

Clarence and Joan Newberry, Jr.

Gary and Christine Nickelson

Ruth Nolle

Andy & Alice Nutis

Pat and Victoria O’Neill

John and Donita Obermann

Marge Ockrassa

Keith and Kathy Odegard

David and Joann Ott

Our Redeemer Ladies Guild

Elizabeth Pacheco

Becky Pagel

John and Sharon Pahde

Jill Pampel

Greg and Kim Paquette

Charlotte Parker

Lenora Parker

Beverly Paul

Aaron and Jennifer Pawlitz

Peace Lutheran Men’s Club

Milton Perko

Judy Pfeiffer

Roy and Nancy Pfund

Joshua Phillips

Daviann Phye

Pamela Pingel

Jerry and Judy Potthoff

Johanna Powers

Paul and Carol Prange

Diane Preston

William and Janet Profilet

Daniel M. and Diana S. Quinn

Jeanine Rainey

Gerald and Vera Rapp

Erwin and Karen Rasch

Dorothea N. Rau

Shirley Rector

Gina Reed

Rebecca Reed

Robert and Maureen Rehmer

Jack Reiner

Mary Reinhardt

Jason Reynolds

Barbara Rheinecker

Debbie Rheinecker

Donna Rheinecker

Ronald and Elaine Riaff

Phyllis Richter

Doris Rittmann

Debbie Robbins

Claire M. Ross

Ellis and Joyce Rottmann

Terry Rowles

Cal and Carol Rudsinski

Rick and Judy Ruf

Elaine Ruff

Jim and Donna Russell

Salem Ladies Guild

Clara Salzman

Nancy Sanders

Sharon Santell

Carl Saubert and Muriel Perillat

Rachel Sauter

Allen and Diane Schade

Sunny Schaefer

Martin and Linda Schaper

Michael and Karen Scheve

James and Bette Schlie

Carolyn Schlimpert

Steven and Deborah Schmich

James and Sherry Schmid

Carol Schmidt

Donald and Carol Schmidt

Scott and Susie Schmieding

Walter M. and Lee H. Schoedel

Tom Schoenherr

Vicki Schrader

Eugene and Jaclyn Schroeder

Norma Schroll

Ted Schuessler

Donald and Wilma Schuhmann

Jonathan and Sue Schultz

Walter M. and Angela Schulz

Marjorie Schuppan

Rodney and Ruth Schury

Donna Schutz

Karen Scuito

Lillian Schwarz Estate

Mike Scully

Laura Seiler

Tom and Teresa Seiler

Cindy Sell

Norman and Darleen Sell

Richard and Carolyn Sellke

Al and Ruth Senske

Charles Roger Sexton

Paul and Dorothy Shaffer

Robert A. Shively

Stephen and Sandra Siepman

Ralph Simon

Janet Sims

Jean Sims

Greg and Alayne Smith

Jerry and Linda Snyder

Darin and Ruth Sorrell

Melvin and Ann Spall

Erica Spangler

Judy Spitzmiller

Steve Spoerle

Carole Spree

Glen M. and Patti Sprich

Matthew and Mara Springer

Vera Springer

St. Louis Christmas Carolers Association

Kermit and Karen Starnes

Craig L. and Lisa L. Steffens

Joseph J. and Donna Steiner

William and Teresa Steinkoetter

Pat Stelzer

Edward and Jo Ann Stiegemeyer

Dennis and Diane Stout

Dave and Christine Stratmann

Vickie Svaglic

Joseph and Cheryl Swope

Take Charge of Education

Ryan and Rachel Taube

Aaron and Laura Telle

Audrey Telle

Laura Thompson

Donna Thomsen

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

Thrivent Mid So. St. Louis County Chapter

Thrivent South St. Louis Chapter

Thrivent W. St. Charles County Chapter

Thrivent West St. Louis County Chapter

Larry and Christie Tietjen

Stephen and Christine Tirmenstein

Michael and Chris Tomlinson

Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid

Susan Turner

James M. and Lois C. Urnes

Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis

Mel and Kathleen Vasel

David and Karen Vaughn

Rodger and Patricia Venzke

Mike and Emilie Vincent

Megan Vitale

Stuart and Janet Vogelsmeier

Kanushri Wadhwa

Barbara Wagner

Richard and Rita Wagner

Betty Wall

Richard and Diane Wall

JoAnn Londoff Walsh

Bob and Barb Wanzel

Mary Warner

JoAnn Watts

Bonnie Wedel

Brian Wegener

Heidi Welply

Gerald and Karen Wendt

Audrey Werner

Herbert and Helen Werner

Leslie Wertley

Milfred Wesselschmidt

Darrell West

Elaine West

Terri West

Barbara Wietecter

Ruth Wiley

LeRoy and Jane Wilke

Peter and Doris Wille

Matthew and Missy Wilson

Gail Winham

Judith Winker

Carl Winters

Paul and Phyllis Witbrodt

Kathy Withrow

John and Karen Wittmayer

Wilmar and Louise Woelzlein

Alan C. Wolf

Ron and Sheila Wolf

Shirley Wolters

Women of Marco Lutheran Church

Connie Workman

Margaret Wulff

Janet Yaeger

Arthur and Margaret Young

Sally Zehnle

Amy Ziegler

Lyle and Carollynn Ziemann

Darrell Zimmerman

Gayle Zumwalt

LASE DONORS, SPONSORS, AND EVENT SUPPORTERS 2014-2015 (CONT.’D)