Mrs. Burger grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development from Iowa State University and later extended her teaching license through 6th grade at Alverno College. She completed the Lutheran Teacher’s Colloquy Program at Concordia University-Mequon.
When her children reached school age, Mrs. Burger taught in the Elmbrook School System as a substitute teacher for 5 years and then came to Our Redeemer as a full time teacher in 1994. She has taught 2nd grade, 5th grade, and is currently teaching 6th grade. She is our Accelerated Reader Coordinator and co-advisor to the Reading Club.
Mrs. Burger’s husband is Mr. Bob Burger, Our Redeemer’s Stewardship and Development Director/Pastoral Support She has two sons, Andy and Dan. Andy lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota with his wife, Kate. Dan and his wife Christen, live in Milwaukee. Together, the Burgers have 6 children and 12 grandchildren, seven of whom are students at Our Redeemer! When not in the classroom, Mrs. Burger likes to read and spend time working in the garden.