About Us
Why a Danish School in Houston? Houston has a large Danish community. Many of us want to keep the Danish language, traditions and culture alive and to teach these to our family and friends. With our hectic schedules and individual circumstances, this is a real challenge, whether our separation from Denmark is temporary or permanent.
Our Stories
Anne and Peter is in Houston on a 4-year contract. Three-year-old Trine is in Pre-K and now fluent in English, so fluent that she prefers to speak English ONLY. Peter says, “I’m just really worried that, when Trine starts school in Denmark, she will be having a real hard time.”
Tina and Poul have lived in Clear Lake for 12 years and are not sure if they will ever permanently return to Denmark. It has always been very important to them that their 4 and 7-year-old, have an excellent command of the Danish language. “The hard part is going to be to teach them to read and write Danish. We don’t have the skills, the materials, nor the time to do that sufficiently,” says Tina.
Mette has lived in the States for 26 years. Mette and her American husband have a 12-year-old son. Mette says, “It’s been difficult over the years to keep up with my Danish and even more so my sons. My son really wants to learn more Danish. I just don’t know were to begin.”
What Does Vikingeskolen Offer?
Our stories are all different. However, many of us have a common desire to keep the Danish language, traditions and culture alive for our children as we live away from Denmark. Vikingeskolen can help do just that.
We are a non-profit organization offering Danish learning in a fun-filled environment. Classes are taught by Danish-speaking parent teachers and volunteers of all ages.
Mission
The mission of Vikingeskolen is to promote the Danish language, culture and traditions for children and adults in the Houston area who wish to learn/improve their Danish regardless of current proficiency.
Our Core Values
- Have fun while learning Danish
- Attempt to only speak Danish in school
- Engage active and involved parents & volunteers
- Gain Danish friends
Board of Directors
Christina Brinch Clark, President, Parent Communication & Web Editor
Loa McNeese, Vice President, Payroll, Accounting
Karoline Mortensen, Treasurer, Enrollment
Christina Linderholm, Secretary, Staffing & Volunteers
Mimi Rydahl, Curriculum Development
Pernille Thomsen, Sponsor Development & Marketing
Michelle Winkel, Elect, Enrollment
Non-board contributors:
William Reed, Webmaster
Annette Koch
Linda May Martin
To contact us, email us at vikingeskolen@gmail.com or call +1.832.660.6496 (Christina)
Board Meeting Schedule (tentative):
Mid November
Mid February
Mid April
Mid July/August
