Principally Speaking - Embracing Her True Calling

This is the second post in a new series in which we sat down with our staff members and asked them about their experiences at St. Paul, and what brought them here. We are blessed beyond measure to have faculty ready to share of the Lord’s goodness with our children. We are blessed that Meredith has been able to embrace her true calling here at St. Paul. I encourage you to continue to pray over each individual faculty member and student, so that we can continue to receive and share of His glory. 
– Pam Robinson, Principal

Spotlight: Meredith McKenzie

I’m a military spouse of almost 19 years, with two sports-loving boys and two sweet fur babies. Thanks to the craziness of military life, I have had the opportunity to gain teaching experience in a wide range of areas from preschool to elementary school to adult ESL.  

Teaching little ones has been my favorite teaching experience and my true calling! This is our second time stationed at Ft. Leavenworth and both times we have been here, St. Paul has been a blessing in our lives. In 2017, my oldest son attended Pre-K 3 here and I was thrilled to be able to join the faculty and staff in 2024.

 Teaching preschool in a church setting isn’t where I originally saw my career going, but it’s definitely where God knew I needed to be. It brings me such joy to not only impact little lives though their education and development, but also through their growing knowledge and love of Jesus. I pray that my time as their teacher is fruitful service to the Lord!  I have treasured all the time I’ve spent in church schools, and St. Paul is no exception. There is nothing better for a teacher than to be spiritually nourished within the school environment- to have colleagues who pray for and with you, lift you up, and remind you of the path that God has set before you.