By student Lincoln N. and edited for clarity by New Life Academy.
Ms. Megan Bohlig is the most recent addition to the all-star New Life Lower School teaching team. The 2025–26 school year marks Ms. Bohlig’s teaching debut at New Life Academy, where she joined the faculty fresh out of college.
An Eden Prairie native, Bohlig made the decision to attend Bethel University in an effort to gain a well-rounded Christian education. During her time at Bethel, she participated in a job fair with local educational institutions, including New Life Academy.
Ms. Bohlig is a phenomenal teacher with a deep and sincere love for the Lord and for her students. We are so grateful to have her on the New Life team.
Dan Palkki – Lower School Principal
Ms. Bohlig had the option to join the New Life community as either a third or fifth grade teacher. In the end, she opted to go with the latter option because that’s where she feels there is the biggest opportunity to work with kids who are curious about the world.
“When I was in fifth grade, I feel like that was when I started learning more about who God was, how to be friends with people, and how to talk to people,” reflected Bohlig. “Fifth grade is where they are learning those things, and I want to be around my students to help them grow and influence them.”
Ms. Bohlig prides herself on being a creative teacher who fosters an environment that encourages the curiosity she so fondly remembers having, as well as a spirit of fun to better engage students. One way Bohlig motivates her students in the curriculum is by creating games and using classroom movement. This commonly looks like acting out Bible verses and vocabulary words, and it can also come in the form of competition. “I’ve found out that my class is very competitive. Because of that, I’ve found creative areas where we can be competitive with each other,” said Ms. Bohlig.
Since joining the fifth-grade team, Ms. Bohlig has been blessed to work alongside exceptional role models like Mr. Frank Arend and Mrs. Mackenzie Snyder. Both of these veteran teachers have built excellent classroom cultures and are the perfect duo to guide Ms. Bohlig on her teaching journey.
Ms. Bohlig has a wisdom beyond her years. She has such a calm demeanor and goes about things very intelligently, despite being a first-year teacher.
Frank Arend – 5th Grade Teacher
In her short time at New Life so far, Ms. Bohlig has made a tremendous impact on both students and teachers. She’s brought a fresh perspective and infectious energy to the Lower School’s oldest grade.
The infectious energy that Bohlig brings to teaching is also abundantly present in her love for the Lord. She possesses a strong desire to see her students grow closer to God, a desire core to the mission of NLA and born out of her own deep faith, along with a genuine love for her students. Central to Bohlig’s desire to be a teacher is her genuine care for her students.
“I love getting to see the students every day!” exclaims Bohlig. “The stories that they tell me are so fun, and getting to know them throughout the school year is such a blessing. I’m always so excited to hear what they are saying.”
