Josie Bieberitz

About: Miss Bieberitz grew up in Grove City, Ohio with her mom, dad, and older sister. At the end of her freshman year in high school her family moved to Eau Claire, Wisconsin where they have been ever since. She loves reading, playing tennis, hiking, traveling, and exploring new places. She is very excited about the opportunity to teach this year at Divine Peace and get to know her students and families. Miss Bieberitz believes that each child is a unique creation of God and thus each has individual needs to be met. She looks forward to seeing her students grow academically and socially, but most importantly spiritually, as their faith is nurtured with Christ at the center of everything.

Educational Background: Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Education from Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minnesota. 2022 Clinical Experience in 2nd grade. 2022 Early Field Experience in grades 3-4. 2023 Early Field Experience in 4-8th grade Spanish.

Teaching Dates at Divine Peace: 2023- Present

Kaitlyn Roux

About: Miss Roux grew up in New Ulm, Minnesota, where her father is an educator. She enjoys reading, traveling, hiking, and trying new foods. Miss Roux’s mission is to help students grow spiritually, academically, and emotionally in a Christ-centered environment. Her goal is for students to find joy in learning. She looks forward to building relationships with the students and families of Divine Peace!

Educational Background: Bachelor of Science in Education from Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN

Teaching Dates at Divine Peace: 2023 - Present

Janelle Glodowski

About: Ms. Glodowski was raised in the Driftless Region of western Wisconsin on a dairy farm. She is the eldest of five children, all of whom are teachers. She finds joys in both listening to and playing music, cooking, traveling, learning about people and places, and spending time with family. Ms. Glodowski believes that cultivating relationships is a pivotal factor in assisting students in navigating both learning and life. Having a relationship with Christ and exemplifying that bond is central to the daily activities within the classroom. Sharing the Gospel message and witnessing students' growth in their knowledge and faith brings her immense joy!

Educational Background: Bachelor of Science in Education (1998) Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN 
Master of Arts in Education (2006) Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI 
Wisconsin State Licensed Professional Educator
Maryland State Licensed Professional Educator

St. John’s Lutheran School, Two Rivers, WI (1998-2003)
Loving Shepherd Lutheran School, Milwaukee, WI (2003-2006)
Mt. Olive Lutheran School, Las Vegas, NV (2006-2012)
Bethlehem Lutheran School - North Campus, Menomonee Falls & Germantown, WI (2012-2017)

25 years of teaching, learning, and growing with students in Grades 1-8

Teaching Dates at Divine Peace: July 2017-Present

Pastor Alex Kirchenwitz

About: Pastor Kirchenwitz hails from Wausau, WI, where he grew up as the older of two brothers. After graduating from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, he embarked on his ministry journey here in Largo, MD. Despite the intrusion of COVID in the past few years, he has found immense joy in his time at Divine Peace and has developed a deep appreciation for serving the Largo community. During his leisure hours, he enjoys gardening, cooking, baking, attending community events, and playing board games. He is eager for the chance to get to know you!

Educational Background: Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN; Master's of Divinity from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, WI

Teaching Dates at Divine Peace: 2020- Present