Meet the OSLC Lead Teaching Team
Jennifer Buckley, Site-Director / Lead Discovery Teacher
Jennifer has her Masters of Education in Curriculum and Assessment from Concordia University, St. Paul, in addition to her undergrad degree from UW River Falls.
Jen brings a variety of experience as an elementary and Kindergarten teacher, private daycare provider/owner, and an Instructor of Early Childhood Education at Chippewa Valley Technical College.
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” – Proverbs 22:6
Lily Strain, Lead Discovery Teacher / Regional Director / Licensing Co-Director
Lily has her BS in Education from Augsburg University, with her MS in K-12 Education Administration. A MS in Business Administration is in progress from Minnesota State University-Moorhead. In addition to teaching at Faith Lutheran Discovery Center, Lily is Regional Director for four additional locations in Forest Lake, Wyoming and Stillwater. Lily and her husband live in the Stillwater area, where they enjoy spending time with their three sons.
“He has shown you, Oh mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” – Micah 6:8
Top Five Strengths: * Restorative * Developer * Harmony * Includer * Empathy
Amanda Jackson, Lead Infant Teacher
Amanda has a BA in Early Childhood Studies from Metro State University. She joined the Discovery Center in 2013 as an assistant teacher before moving into the Lead Infant Teacher role. Amanda enjoys reading, knitting and crocheting, cooking and baking, learning new languages and spending time with her husband, family and friends. She treasures time traveling to visit family.
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” -Helena Keller
Top Five Strengths: * Includer * Communication * Arranger * Positivity * Consistency
Cathy Rademacher, Lead Kinderstart Teacher
Cathy has her BS in Elementary Education and her MN Teaching License. She has been teaching preschool for the majority of her career. She joined the Discovery Center teaching team at Our Savior’s Fall of 2018. Cathy enjoys running, reading, traveling and cheering for the Green Bay Packers.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11
Top Five Strengths: * Woo * Positivity * Developer * Includer * Communication
Kim Scherber, Lead Older Explorer Teacher
Kim has her BA in Communications/Public Relations from UW-Eau Claire. She joined the Discovery teaching team in 2012. Kim enjoys sports, travel and being involved in volunteering at her church.
“I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13
Top Five Strengths: * Positivity * Connectedness * Adaptability * Responsibility * Arranger
Reide Housley, Lead Young Explorer Teacher
Reide joined the team at Our Saviors Discovery Center in 2023. She graduated from St. Thomas University, and has been involved with LADC as a substitute teacher over the past five years. She is most looking forward to watching the children grow into their personalities and thrive with their learning!”