Art Grade Teacher, Mrs. Merker

Elita Merker is from very small town in the middle of Wisconsin, Wautoma. Stereotypes are true- she loves cheese and the Green Bay Packers! She graduated from Concordia University in Mequon, WI with a degree in K-12 Lutheran Art Education. She has been teaching at Calvary Lutheran since 2015. Elita and her husband, John were married in July 2022. They love attending concerts, KU basketball games, and spoiling their cats, Lottie and Milo. She also enjoys watercolor painting, singing, ice cream, sloths, exploring KC, shopping first Fridays in the West Bottoms, house decor.

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33

Mrs. Merker’s Favorite Things:

  • Drink: Iced coffee, ICE caffeine strawberry/citrus, peach iced tea
  • Treat: Ice cream, chocolate brownies with frosting, Reese’s pb cups
  • Snack: Cheese and Crackers, Chips and Salsa
  • Places to Eat: Culvers, Raising Cane’s, Andy’s, any Mexican restaurant
  • Store: Target, Amazon, Hobby Lobby
  • School Supply: Colorful flair pens, Chalk markers, gel pens, cute desk organizers
  • Plant or Flower: Flowers and Succulents

Least Favorite Things: Candy.