Linda Schroeder,  Assistant Child Care Director

Ms. Linda Schroeder is in her first year as the Assistant Child Care Director at Pilgrim. She moved to Oregon in 2009, along with 7 other family members. She has worked with children in various capacities, such as associate counselor at Lutheran Camp Perkins in Idaho, assistant toddler teacher at a YMCA child care, associate counselor working with teens at a Native American drug and alcohol treatment facility, and with children of all ages as an intensive behavioral intervention specialist in the home, school, and clinical setting. Ms. Schroeder received her Bachelor’s degree from Concordia University Irvine in behavioral science/psychology. She was also near completion of a degree in early childhood education. She has one daughter who attends Pilgrim Lutheran School. Ms. Schroeder is excited to be working here at Pilgrim because of the loving, Christian atmosphere which allows her to share her love of Christ with the children and their families. 

Liz Lusk, Teacher

Mrs. Elizabeth Lusk is currently in her sixth year as a child care teacher at Pilgrim Lutheran Child Care.  Mrs. Liz, as the children call her, has a Child Development Associates credential, and she is currently working on completing her Associates degree in early childhood education.  Mrs. Lusk has over fifteen years of experience working with children.  She enjoys sharing God's word with the children and loves working in a positive Christian environment at Pilgrim Lutheran Church and School.  She is very energetic, funny, and loves to laugh.  Mrs. Lusk enjoys fishing and spending time with her family.