The recent Athletic fundraising efforts at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds was a successful one. Thanks again to Erin Gramza for leading the efforts and to the many volunteers that manned the concession stand during the fair. The SJB Athletic Program made $4145 in profit. 

Have a great weekend,

Mitch Nelson

SJB Athletic Director

Much appreciation for the tremendous support of our First Annual Golf Outing! The total profit from this event was $15,540.35, directly benefiting the school. Thank you to the golf committee for doing such a commendable job with this fundraising social event.

Mrs. Joann Otte

Middle School Social Studies

Share what you enjoy about teaching.

I love everything about teaching. I love being able to always learn new things myself. I love being able to share my experiences and passion for history with my students. I love when they get excited about what we're learning. I love it when the concept becomes real. I love traveling through DC and seeing history come alive to them. I love the school setting. I love collaborating with the middle school TEAM! I love it all! 

What is your favorite subject to teach and why? 

Of course, my favorite subject to teach is social studies. I didn't really like social studies as a child. I found it boring. When I had to begin teaching it 35 years ago, I wanted to make it fun and exciting for the kids. I fell in love with it too. 

How much does your faith guide you each day, or how has it shaped you into the person that you have become?  

My faith is strong and guides all I do. Each morning, I center my day with God and a cup of coffee (or two)! I try to keep at the forefront of my mind in all decisions, who God is calling me to be and what is the next right thing to do. My faith and the truth that I am a beloved daughter of God have helped me to be a better wife, mom and teacher! 

What is your favorite hobby to do outside of teaching?  

When I'm not teaching, I love gardening and playing with my family. Clue and Kings' Corner are our favorite games. We love all water sports, and I especially love the time in each summer day that I can get the dogs down to the water and play catch with them.  

If you were not a teacher, what would your second career choice be?  

I have a love for animals and have always wanted to be a veterinarian. 

Who is your hero or who has been an inspiration to you and why?  

My hero and inspiration is the Blessed Mother. She was a woman who said yes to God without hesitation and endured such sorrow for her deep love. She points us to Him in all she does. 

What wish do you have for your students this school year?  

Of course, I want my kids to learn a bit about the history of the world, but truthfully, I want their faith to grow as we work and play in the classroom.  

Mrs. Jennifer Lemke-Andrews

3K Teacher

Share what you enjoy about teaching.

I am constantly amazed by and always feel such love from my 3-K students! They never cease to amaze me how they can think outside of the box so easily, unconditionally love their classmates and sing and dance like no one is looking! Their hearts are pure and their outlook on life is positive, believing they are superstars!

What is your favorite subject to teach and why?

My favorite subject to teach is definitely when I introduce our faith to them! We talk about Creation, The Christmas Story, and Easter and each year the kiddos hang on to my every word when we tell the stories of the Bible! By far, The Easter Story is always their favorite, so many of them ask to hear the story over and over. I love seeing their eyes light up and their hearts so enthralled with the readings. Their questions are always so involved and they are really inquisitive.

How much does your faith guide you each day, or how has it shaped you into the person that you have become?

My faith has grown substantially over the past few years. I always had a good sense of faith, but teaching at St. John the Baptist has allowed me to share it with my students. By sharing my faith on a daily basis with the students it has allowed me to gain strength in what I know to be true. I am a much more confident evangelizer for my Catholic faith. Working at the parish I also attend has led to many wonderful connections for me that have connected our school to our Church. It has blessed me in countless ways that I am able to bring into my classroom, but also my homelife, uniting them.

What is your favorite hobby to do outside of teaching?

My favorite pastime outside of teaching is spending time with my family. Whether it's up north around a campfire, game nights with my husband and step-children or a Sunday night dinner with my brothers and sisters, I truly love to be around them all!

If you were not a teacher, what would your second career choice be?

If I was not a teacher I would be a professional thrift shopper. I love to go to any thrift store or multiple ones in a day, and search for that "something I didn't know I needed" or an amazing deal on a high value item!  

Who is your hero or who has been an inspiration to you and why?

My younger sister Kati is more inspirational to me than she knows. From little on she has always had such a strong faith. Her faith has helped her through hard times, even dark times and through it all it has been steadfast. She is proud of our Catholic faith and is not afraid to speak to others about their faiths. She does so in a non judgmental way. I admire her for putting God first in her life and teaching my nephew and nieces to do the same. Her amazing faith and trust in God has always been inspiring to me, and as we age it has been such a blessing to have her by my side.

What wish do you have for your students this school year?

My wish for my students this year is for them all to know they are all loved and cared for as a child of God in our classroom. Throughout the school year I hope to see their budding faith in God grow as they do academically, socially and emotionally!