Mr. Lorch has been teaching at Emerson since 2011.  He taught two years at 4th grade, four years at 3rd grade, and is very excited to be starting his second year of teaching 5th grade!  Mr. Lorch graduated from Illinois State University (Go Redbirds!) and has his master's degree from Concordia University.  He is a big sports fan and loves rooting for the Cubs, Hawks, Bears, and Bulls!