Lynda Runge

Kindergarten

Lynda Runge has taught for over 20 years in all areas of Early Childhood Education at St. James. She has served as Director of ECE and currently teaches Kindergarten. Lynda holds a bachelor's in Elementary Education from Valparaiso University and a master's in Early Childhood Education from the Erikson Institute. A lifelong Lutheran and Chicagoan, she grew up in Lincoln Square and attended St. Philip Lutheran and Luther High School North. Her passion is building strong foundations in reading and math and fostering independent problem-solvers.