Kristin Drake - Kindergarten Teacher

I have been a member and teacher at St. Peter since 1999. I have a B.S. in Psychology from Truman State University and an M.A. in Early Childhood Education from Concordia University. I am a graduate of Concordia University (Chicago) Lutheran Teacher program. I am also a National L.E.A. Early Childhood Teacher of the Year. 

In my time at St. Peter, I have taught preschool, kindergarten, and first grade. I have been involved with many activities and committees such as Grandparents’ Day, 150th Anniversary, Saints Shootout, LSA State Basketball, coaching, South Africa Mission team, and many more. I love to have fun with my students and make school a place they want to come back to each day to learn more. I am blessed to be teaching at St. Peter because I get to share Jesus every day with

students and families.

I grew up in southern Illinois and knew about St. Peter from playing in the LSA tournament as a student. As my husband, Brian, and I have raised our three children away from our extended families, the St. Peter community has become our second family. The community and support that are given to each other are special and unique to teachers and families.