Meet Our New 3rd Grade Teacher Rachel Borchardt

Sioux Falls Lutheran School is pleased to welcome Miss Rachel Borchardt to the SFLS family! She will join our 3rd grade teaching team as we add a second section of 3rd grade during the 2024-25 school year.

Rachel Borchardt is a recent graduate from the University of Minnesota Duluth with dual-licensure in K-6 General Education and K-12 Special Education.

Check out the Q&A below to learn more about Miss Borchardt and her passion for education.

Tell me a bit about yourself and your family:

If I’m not brain- storming new lessons, you can find me reading a book outside, playing an instrument, or finding out which family member is free to spend time with!

My family consists of my wonderful parents, siblings, brother in law, and adorable niece. Our favorite thing to do is sit around the table playing cards and telling stories about our lives.

How did you decide to pursue a career in education?

I grew up in an incredibly supportive and God-centered family that fostered my love of teaching from the moment I had my own Sunday School class in seventh grade. 

Tell me a bit about your teaching style.

My teaching style emphasizes hands- on learning, diverse learning needs, and opening myself to the questions students have whether they’re part of the lesson or not!

What do you enjoy most about working with 3rd grade students?

I love working with third graders because of their example of child-like faith and willingness to explore in their learning. It truly is an exciting age!

Favorite Bible verse:

My favorite Bible verse has always been John 13:7 “Jesus answered him, “What I am doing you do not understand now, but afterward you will understand.” This verse reminds me that His plan is always best, even when we’re trying to figure out the next step.

About Sioux Falls Lutheran School
Sioux Falls Lutheran School is a family community committed to developing capable Christian servant-leaders in a complex world who are World Ready and Faith Secure. We are passionate about giving our students the tools they need to be successful academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. We strive to accomplish this goal by maintaining high academic standards, employing excellent teachers, and upholding a Christian worldview drawn from Scripture. Ultimately, our vision is to partner with families in preparing children, as led by the Holy Spirit, for faithful and bold use of their God-given gifts to navigate and serve a complex world with the love of Christ.