Maggie Martin

About: Mrs. Martin was raised on the Northeast coast of Florida in the town of Palm Coast, where she grew up with two younger sisters, loving parents, and an adorable cockapoo puppy named Beau. This past June, she married her husband, David. Outside of teaching, Mrs. Martin has a passion for cooking, baking, trying new foods, reading, listening to music, traveling and spending time with loved ones. Mrs. Martin’s goal is to guide students to fulfill their potential in accordance with Christ’s teachings, making His Word the foundation of her classroom. By nurturing Christ's love in her teaching approach, she believes students will thrive spiritually, academically, physically, and emotionally - all crucial aspects of their success. Mrs. Martin looks forward to building meaningful relationships with the students and families of Divine Peace as she embarks on her first year, aiming to serve them with Christ's love the best that she can.

Educational Background: Bachelor of Science in Education (2024) Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN

Teaching Dates at Divine Peace: 2024- Present

Kaitlyn Roux

About: Miss Roux grew up in New Ulm, Minnesota, where her father is an educator. She enjoys reading, traveling, hiking, and trying new foods. Miss Roux’s mission is to help students grow spiritually, academically, and emotionally in a Christ-centered environment. Her goal is for students to find joy in learning. She looks forward to building relationships with the students and families of Divine Peace!

Educational Background: Bachelor of Science in Education from Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN

Teaching Dates at Divine Peace: 2023 - Present

Janelle Glodowski

About: Ms. Glodowski grew up in the Driftless Region of western Wisconsin on a dairy farm. She is the oldest of five children, all of whom are teachers. She enjoys listening to and playing music, cooking, traveling, learning about people and places, and spending time with family. Ms. Glodowski believes that building relationships is one key to helping students navigate learning and life. Having a relationship with Christ and demonstrating that connection is central to the everyday goings on in the classroom. Sharing the Gospel message and seeing students grow in their knowledge and faith brings her great joy!

Educational Background: Bachelor of Science in Education (1998) Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN 
Master of Arts in Education (2006) Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI 
Wisconsin State Licensed Professional Educator
Maryland State Licensed Professional Educator

St. John’s Lutheran School, Two Rivers, WI (1998-2003)
Loving Shepherd Lutheran School, Milwaukee, WI (2003-2006)
Mt. Olive Lutheran School, Las Vegas, NV (2006-2012)
Bethlehem Lutheran School - North Campus, Menomonee Falls & Germantown, WI (2012-2017)

26 years of teaching, learning, and growing with students in Grades 1-8

Teaching Dates at Divine Peace: July 2017-Present

Pastor Alex Kirchenwitz

About: Pastor Kirchenwitz hails from Wausau, WI, where he grew up as the older of two brothers. After graduating from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, he embarked on his ministry journey here in Largo, MD. Despite the intrusion of COVID in the past few years, he has found immense joy in his time at Divine Peace and has developed a deep appreciation for serving the Largo community. During his leisure hours, he enjoys gardening, cooking, baking, attending community events, and playing board games. He is eager for the chance to get to know you!

Educational Background: Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN; Master's of Divinity from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, WI

Teaching Dates at Divine Peace: 2020- Present