OCS Community Builder: Mother, Teacher, and Leader
Ozaukee Christian School, providing quality Christian education from various buildings throughout the years, has never been defined by bricks or drywall. Its identity has been built by God and the people who serve him.
Amanda Kasinskas’s journey with OCS began before she and husband Adam had children. She taught Spanish part-time before she became pregnant with Stella, their eldest daughter. When Stella was old enough for kindergarten, OCS was the obvious choice.
“I liked knowing that it was safe, being a smaller school,” said Amanda. “It was more like a family feel than sending kids to school.”
Amanda deeply values a Christ-focused community. The faith and spiritual climate of the school gave her confidence that the teachers would not tell her child something that she would have to “undo” at home.
As Amanda and Adam added more children to their family—Jackson, Lucy and Kahlil—they continued to pour into the OCS community.
Over the years, Amanda has taught Spanish and technology and has been a “room mom” assisting other teachers. She managed the Refreshing Room on Pie Day for several years, connecting with all who came in for a break or a bite. She has energetically filled each role God chose for her.
Recently Amanda started a prayer and fellowship group for OCS moms that meets on Tuesday mornings, in addition to evening activities.
It is people like Amanda who build and maintain the culture that OCS is known for.
Having served in a variety of roles, Amanda acknowledges “the effort, work and beauty of the people that teach our students every day.” She knows the tremendous amount of work it takes, and she is grateful to be surrounded by a community of like-minded Christians.
Reflecting on Stella’s approaching eighth grade graduation date, Amanda says without hesitation, “If I had to do it all over again, I would choose OCS again.”
If you would like to join the OCS Moms group, please click here.
Amanda Kasinskas’s journey with OCS began before she and husband Adam had children. She taught Spanish part-time before she became pregnant with Stella, their eldest daughter. When Stella was old enough for kindergarten, OCS was the obvious choice.
“I liked knowing that it was safe, being a smaller school,” said Amanda. “It was more like a family feel than sending kids to school.”
Amanda deeply values a Christ-focused community. The faith and spiritual climate of the school gave her confidence that the teachers would not tell her child something that she would have to “undo” at home.
As Amanda and Adam added more children to their family—Jackson, Lucy and Kahlil—they continued to pour into the OCS community.
Over the years, Amanda has taught Spanish and technology and has been a “room mom” assisting other teachers. She managed the Refreshing Room on Pie Day for several years, connecting with all who came in for a break or a bite. She has energetically filled each role God chose for her.
Recently Amanda started a prayer and fellowship group for OCS moms that meets on Tuesday mornings, in addition to evening activities.
It is people like Amanda who build and maintain the culture that OCS is known for.
Having served in a variety of roles, Amanda acknowledges “the effort, work and beauty of the people that teach our students every day.” She knows the tremendous amount of work it takes, and she is grateful to be surrounded by a community of like-minded Christians.
Reflecting on Stella’s approaching eighth grade graduation date, Amanda says without hesitation, “If I had to do it all over again, I would choose OCS again.”
If you would like to join the OCS Moms group, please click here.
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