LASE Specialized Education

04/28/2026

🏃‍♀️💙 Lace up for a purpose!

Join us for RACE for LASE as we run and walk to support Christ-centered specialized education. Every step you take helps create opportunities, encouragement, and a brighter future for these amazing students.

Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines—you’re making a difference.

https://www.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=17087

Use our discount code when registering 3 or more. FAMILY5K
Come be part of something meaningful. 💛

04/27/2026

Meet the hearts behind LASE. 💙

Each week, we’ll be introducing one of our amazing staff members so you can get to know the people making a difference in our students’ lives every day. Say Hi and introduce yourself back! Scroll back through in case you missed it here!

Kim White
Teacher

1. What do you love most about LASE? I love being able to provide students the support they need in a small environment. I have research based materials and small group sizes which allow students to make great progress in areas that have been typically difficult for them.

2. What is something you have learned from working at LASE, or from a student? I am reminded daily by students that showing up, showing interest in each student, and putting forth my best effort leads to positive outcomes for both students and staff members.

3. Fun fact about you that people might not know. Despite living in St. Louis, I am a beach girl. There are very few vacations that my son and I go on that don't involve a beach or swimming/boating in a large body of water.

4. What is your favorite snack and drink during the day? I have never been a coffee or tea drinker, so my caffeine of choice has been Diet Dr. Pepper since college. I personally think ice cream should be its own food group--it's amazing--don't even care what flavor.

5. If you could describe your role at LASE in 3 words, what would they be? Rewarding--never boring;)

Next Up….. 👇

04/26/2026

🌼This is the day the Lord has made—let us rejoice and be glad in it. (Psalm 118:24)

God has given you this beautiful day as a gift.
Walk gently in it, trusting He goes before you.

How will you spend this day He created for you?

04/22/2026

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight 🌟
We are so grateful for JBloom for sponsoring Race for LASE!

JBloom is known for their personalized and permanent jewelry!
Their support helps us continue our mission of serving children through Christ-centered specialized education.

👉 Be sure to check them out:
jBloomdesigns.com
👉 Support those who support LASE!”

Register here to walk/run with us!
lutheranspecialed.org/race-for-lase/

04/21/2026

At LASE, we do more than teach—we meet each child where they are and help them grow in confidence, purpose, and faith. ❤️
Christ-centered. Life-changing.

https://lutheranspecialed.org/

04/16/2026

Meet the hearts behind LASE. 💙

Third Up…..

Michelle Erickson


1. What do you love most about LASE?
Special education can feel isolating at times and knowing that I have "a tribe" behind me is empowering! We are not teaching or working alone.

2. What is something you have learned from working at LASE, or from a student?
I learned what "ashy skin" was.

3. Fun fact about you that people might not know.
Teaching is my 3rd career - when I first started working in a school I thought I had found the best job EVER!

4. What is your favorite snack and drink during the day?
Sweet tea and chocolate.

5. If you could describe your role at LASE in 3 words, what would they be?
Advocate, organizer, encourager

04/11/2026

👟 Grab your friends & family—it’s time to run (or walk!) together for a mission that matters!
https://www.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=17087

04/08/2026

Meet the hearts behind LASE. 💙

Each week, we’ll be introducing one of our amazing staff members so you can get to know the people making a difference in our students’ lives every day. Say Hi and introduce yourself back!

Second up… 👇

Jill Holtzmann
Finance Manager
LASE Specialized Education

⭐️1. What do you love most about LASE? That it is a culture of care. LASE is where empathy matters-not just for the students, but also among our supportive and compassionate staff.

⭐️2. What is something you have learned from working at LASE, or from a student? That progress looks different for everyone. Success isn't always big or obvious. Sometimes it's a small breakthrough, a moment of connection, or a step forward that we as a staff celebrate together as a win for the team!

⭐️3. Fun fact about you that people might not know. Well, the staff at LASE know this about me, but not everyone - I sing and act in community theatre productions in and around St. Louis.

⭐️4. What is your favorite snack and drink during the day? I usually go for a crunchy, salty snack like chips or popcorn. My drink is a regular Coke or Pepsi (and I LOVE to add a lime if I have one.)

⭐️5. If you could describe your role at LASE in 3 words, what would they be? I'm the FFM - Fantastic Finance Manager! Or it could be fanatical, or flighty, or fruity, depending on who you ask.

04/05/2026

He is Risen, indeed!!!

04/03/2026

04/01/2026

Meet the hearts behind LASE. 💙

Each week, we’ll be introducing one of our amazing staff members so you can get to know the people making a difference in our students’ lives every day. Say Hi and introduce yourself back!

First up… 👇

Our Executive Director….
Rev. John A. Jameson

1. What do you love most about LASE? The honor of being involved in a ministry which values every single child as a unique creation of our heavenly Father.

2. What is something you have learned from working at LASE, or from a student? The Principals and Educational Specialists in our Lutheran Schools are excellent at what they do and are passionate about sharing God's love with all of the children and families God sends to them.

3. Fun fact about you that people might not know. I was a highly decorated accordion player in my early teens.

4. What is your favorite snack and drink during the day? Definitely RXBars and Snickers, and definitely coffee!