(Le Mars) — A Gehlen Catholic second grade teacher was informed she is the latest Gehlen Catholic faculty member to be the recipient of the “Education in Excellence” award as part of the Bishop’s Dinner. Kim Wick was told of the honor following the Mass service by Interim Superintendent of Catholic Schools
for the Diocese of Sioux City, Patty Lansink.
Wick has been teaching for 39 years with the last 29 at Gehlen Catholic. In the nomination, Gehlen Catholic principal Lorie Nussbaum stated, “Mrs. Wick’s skill and expertise as a Catholic Educator permeate all academic areas. She strives for each child’s success,
spiritually, academically and behaviorally, setting high, yet realistic, expectations for them in each of these areas. Her classroom is one where learning is bell-to-bell, effective, collaborative, engaging, and purposeful.”
Wick’s teaching philosophy is having her students “to want to learn and to love to learn.” Wick talks about the importance of a Catholic-based education.
Wick is shown with her husband, Steve following the announcement.
Wick shares her thoughts about being named to receive the “Excellence in Education” award.
The Bishop’s Dinner is scheduled for Sunday, October 1st at the Sioux City Convention Center.
