I would like to bring the perspective of a Lutheran Educator that is on the roster and is not teaching in a Lutheran School. I have served in Lutheran Schools for thirty years and was "downsized" at a school in the Chicago area during the process of closing. Both Reed Sander and Mike Zimmer in the NID office have been extremely supportive in helping in my desire to return to Lutheran Education.

It is frustrating to see schools hire teachers that are not on the roster, or do not have their degree from a "Concordia" while teachers like myself and many more sit on the sidelines and wait. There needs to be more accountability and the congregational level, or more authority given at the district level to help resolve this issue.

As I read the resolution, it is obvious that the main emphasis was to address Chaplains, Missionaries, and Ordained Ministers. I do not believe I saw teachers mentioned once. I also saw that no teachers were on the task force. If there are more task force meetings, Lutheran Educators need to be part of that task force. I would be glad to serve on such a task force.