Preschool
Mrs. Kay Clement
(262) 248-5255, ext. 120
Kay Clement is returning to our teaching staff to teach our preschool class. She taught our kindergarten for nine years from 1992 to 2001. Kay holds a BS degree in related art from the University of Wisconsin Madison. She has recently started a custom embroidery and sewing business named Threads. She and her husband Dan have raised five children who are all grown up and out on their own. They are the proud grandparents of four beautiful grandchildren.
Kindergarten
Mrs. Carolyn Dunn
(262) 248-5255, ext. 122
Carolyn Dunn has been teaching at Mt. Zion since 2000. She previously taught at Faith Christian School in Dixon, IL, for eight years in grades one through six. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. She has also spent six months each with YWAM - Denver and YWAM - Tyler, Texas. She has traveled to Mexico, Poland, Ukraine and Holland on mission trips. Her passion for missions shows in her classroom and in organizing school-wide mission projects. She says that teaching is what keeps her young. She is married and has four grown children living around the Midwest and six grandchildren.
1st and 2nd Grade
Mrs. Rachel Knapp
(262) 248-5255, ext. 124
Rachel Knapp is our 1st and 2nd grade teacher. She has taught kindergarten for three years at Mt. Zion, and art for six years. She also taught at Gloryland Way Academy in Baytown, TX where she taught kindergarten and 1st grade. Rachel attended Oral Roberts University for two years and is currently taking education courses at Carthage College to complete her education degree. She has proven to be an excellent classroom teacher. Her lessons are interesting and creative, and her students are motivated and encouraged. Before teaching at Mt. Zion, Rachel taught in another Christian school and home schooled her own children.
3rd and 4th Grade
Mrs. Donna Micklinghoff
(262) 248-5255, ext. 123
Donna Micklinghoff is our 3rd and 4th grade teacher. Donna holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from Judson College. She has worked as a teacher’s aide and as a substitute teacher. In addition, she has home schooled her children for 1st and 2nd grade. In the church, along with her husband Rob, she has headed up our wonderful Children’s Church Ministry. Welcome aboard, Mrs. Micklinghoff, we are so blessed to have you joining our staff.
5th and 6th Grade
Mr. Dan Clement
(262) 248-5255 , ext. 117
Dan Clement is both the 5th and 6th grade teacher and the principal. He has been with the school since its beginning. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and recently furthered his education at Trinity International University. He also coordinates and coaches in the sports programs. Mr. Clement and his wife Kay have five grown children.
7th and 8th Grade
Mr. Rob Micklinghoff
(262) 248-5255, ext. 125
Rob Micklinghoff is our 7th and 8th grade teacher. Rob holds an Associates of Science degree in general studies and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a certificate in Computer Information Systems. Rob has also completed the course work in Norda Program for state teacher certification. From June, 2007 to June, 2009 Rob taught 6th grade at Faith Christian School in Williams Bay. Rob has been involved with Life Choices Pregnancy Center in Burlington since 2006. Rob has been involved in children's ministry since 1994.
Music
Mr. Stephen Thorngate
(262) 248-7097 , ext. 115
Steve Thorngate has been teaching 7th and 8th grade for over thirty years. This is mostly because as a new Christian he told the Lord, ". . . anything, except Junior High." Fortunately, he soon discovered that he loved teaching junior high students. At Mt. Zion, Mr. Thorngate has taught all subjects, but, since he doubles as the Minister-of-Music at Mt. Zion Christian Church, he now teaches only music. He and his wife, Lisa, have 7 children, all of whom he has taught at Mt. Zion Christian School.