Gretchen Huesmann is a teacher, speaker, and award-winning author. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in early childhood education at Concordia University, Chicago. She has taught in seven U.S. states for over three decades in both public and private settings. She also serves as a substitute teacher and tutor.  Gretchen pens non-fiction for adults and children’s fiction and non-fiction.  Connecting little and big people to Jesus is Gretchen’s greatest passion, through Bible studies, events, writing, or in the classroom.