The February 2021 student of the month at Ignite Christian Academy is Lilly Reininghaus, a 5th grade student from New York who demonstrates the effectiveness of hard work in the classroom and in her own business.
“Lilly is one of the most outstanding students I have ever had the pleasure of having in my class,” wrote elementary teacher Kelly Kuehn in nominating Lilly for this month’s honor. “In school, Lilly makes top grades. Each and every assignment she works on is truly done with extraordinary effort, and she always lets her personality shine. She puts in 1000% effort. Lilly is a self-starter, intrinsically motivated to pursue her passions, and she understands the value of hard work and has proved that hard work, determination, and exhibiting her God-given talents can be a blessing to her and the world. Lilly shines bright!”
My ICA Story
This is my first year at ICA, but it’s been fantastic. I have learned more than I ever imagined. We learned about ICA searching online for the best Christian-based online school program, and I am so grateful to say, I found the best one !
Why I Love ICA
My favorite part of distance learning is having the option to have one-on-one time with my teachers if I need help with anything. I also love that I can move on quickly when I understand things. I also am enjoying sleeping in just a little!
My Favorite Subject
My favorite subject is Bible because I am able to learn so much more about Christ and feel much closer to God.
My Family
I have an older step-sister and step-brother. My step-sister comes over often with my 3-year-old niece. We love to swim in our pool, relax in the hot tub, and play with our baby goats and chicks. My step-brother lives in the UK, so I don’t get to see him as much.
My Life in Upstate New York
We have a small farm, where I love raising and showing dairy goats and chickens in 4H and at open shows. My favorite show is the Great New York State Fair. I currently hold about 15 state titles, and I am most proud of the time I won Jr. Grand Champion competing against adults with my Nubian Dairy Goat, Violet. I started a chicken business this summer and am having so much fun with it! I also enjoy my 4H club, snow shoeing, hiking, fishing, swimming, and hunting.
My Hobbies
I enjoy spending my free time with my family and my animals. My baby goats get a lot of my attention. They are super snuggly, and I love bottle feeding them.
My Dream Job
I plan to become a veterinarian when I grow up because I want to help animals and people. Veterinary school is tough to get into, so it’s very important that I get the best education possible. I am grateful for ICA pushing me to be the best I can be!
My Words of Wisdom
Never give up on your schoolwork, even when it’s really hard. The harder you work, the more you will learn and the more successful you can be!