Elementary School Counselor 

Hi there! I'm Sam Van Zeeland, the Elementary School Counselor at Lourdes Academy. My role is to help students in the areas of academic, career, and social/emotional development. I regularly meet with students individually or in small groups to work on various issues, and I also conduct lessons every other week in 4K through 5th grade.

• What is your favorite part of your job? The best part of my job is getting to develop a personal relationship with every single student in the school. They are always brightening my day and making me laugh. I feel very blessed to be a part of the Lourdes family and work with all of these amazing students!
• What is something people would never guess about you? I think some people would be surprised to know that behind my sweet exterior, I have quite a competitive side! It usually comes out while watching Packers or Brewers games, but it also slips out when I'm playing any sort of trivia or board game.

Middle/High School Pastoral Youth Minister

I am here to provide the students and staff someone to talk to on a daily basis - someone that can help them to process and walk through any problems they be experiencing, and also pray with them and for them. I also help coordinate service opportunities, and opportunities for students to participate in their faith outside of the classroom.

• What is your favorite part of your job? Morning prayer and one-on-one's with students.
• What is something people would never guess about you? I played and coached rugby for over ten years.