My name is Deb Bader. I helped start and implement the Pre-K program at St. A. my first year here. I have been teaching Pre-K at St.A’s for 13 years. In the past I have taught Preschool and 1st grade and subbed in various grades. I love teaching at St. A and the excitement of the learning that happens every day in Pre-K. I live on a farm South of Jesup with my husband, Lee and sons Luke and Joe.  I grew up in Gilbertville, IA. and attended Immaculate Conception Grade School, and Don Bosco High School.  I received my BA from UNI in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Early Childhood. We have 3 married children: Zach and Ashley, Ben and Anna and Jessica and Brock and 9 grandchildren. 4 of 5 of our children attended St. A. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family, being a support for the work on our farm, participating in church events and committees, traveling, reading, cooking/baking and gardening.