The Family and Youth Committee serves to assist the District President with the District’s Schools and Early Childhood Centers in the following areas.
- Leading, equipping and encouraging District schools, early childhood centers and leaders to be intentional outreach and nurturing ministries of the congregations so that children are brought to Jesus and grow in their relationship with Him.
- Staying current with the latest trends, technologies and resources in education and communicating, connecting and assisting schools and congregations with such.
- Assisting the President, when needed, to facilitate reconciliation in conflicted school relationships.
- Encouraging accreditation and assisting schools and Early Childhood Centers in attaining National Lutheran Schools Association accreditation as well as accreditation from regional agencies.
- Facilitating and organizing the Principal Communications Network, Principal training events, Principal Learning Communities, the Principals Coaching Network, and other support activities for Principals.
- Facilitating and working with the Early Childhood Cabinet.
Michelle Fischer
NLSA Commissioner
The NSLA Commissioner serves as the primary liaison between The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Director of School Ministry and District by remaining current on the NLSA process and procedures as well as training teams and scheduling visits for all accreditation visits. The Commissioner advises Mid-South District schools and Early Childhood Centers on NLSA accreditation and concerns by staying in regular contact with NLSA schools and ECC’s for monitoring compliance with NSLA standards.
Contact Michelle by phone: 901-373-1343, Toll-free 866-373-1343 or email. (form below)
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