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Lutheran West Faculty and Staff 
 
Our faculty members are Christian role models and impactful educators who facilitate intellectual, spiritual, and practical growth among their students. They’re teachers, coaches, advisors, and mentors. They believe wholeheartedly in the impact and value of weaving faith into the everyday education of all students in all subject areas. 
 
Currently, our faculty offers over 900 years of combined experience in education, and 76% of them hold advanced degrees (Masters+). 
 
Faculty members are listed below in alphabetical order by last name.  
Name/Title
Email
Depts
Mrs. Marissa Adams
Faculty
Faculty
Mrs. Jaynie Albers
Cafeteria Staff
Staff
Mrs. Debi Albrecht '85
Alumni Director, Special Event Coordinator
Staff
Alumni Relations
Mrs. Jade Bahr
Tutor
Guidance
Mathematics
Staff
Mr. Joel Bahr
Head of School / Principal
Administration
Admissions
Mr. Thomas Balla
Vice Principal of Student Culture
Faculty
Social Studies
Administration
Athletics
Ms. Alison Biehl
Science Teacher
Faculty
Science
Mrs. Brandie Bischel
Middle School English Teacher
Faculty
English
Ms. Chelsea Britt
Graphic Design Teacher
Faculty
Art
Mr. Brandon Buskirk
Technology Coordinator / Middle School Tutor
Technology
Staff
Mr. Josh Campbell
Vice Principal of Curriculum and Instruction
Faculty
Staff
Administration
Mrs. Kathy Campogni
Tuition Manager
Staff
Admissions
Mrs. Kathie Courtney
Spanish Teacher / World Languages Department Head
Faculty
World Languages
Mr. Ken Daniel
Choir Director
Faculty
Music
Mrs. Jolaina Deblock
School Counselor
Guidance
Mr. Joshua DeJesus
Faculty
Mrs. Darlene Dimitrijevs
Finance Director
CLHSA
Mr. Andrew Dittmar
English Teacher
Faculty
English
Mr. Jordan Duke
Head Coach & Program Director: Men's Basketball / Study Skills Tutor
Guidance
Athletics
Ms. Hannah Ebel
Mathematics Teacher
Faculty
Mathematics
Ms. Brittany Erdmann
Mathematics Teacher
Faculty
Mathematics
Mr. Alec Escandon
Religion Teacher
Faculty
Mrs. Grace Escandon
English Teacher
Faculty
Mr. Neal Ezell
Maintenance
Staff
Mrs. Abby Fenske
CLHSA Office - Human Resources / Accounts Payable
Staff
Mr. Jim Fenske
Religion Department Chair, Religion Teacher, English Teacher, Dean of Chapel
Faculty
English
Religion
Mr. Mark Fenske '98
Technology Director, Mathematics Teacher
Faculty
Mathematics
Technology
Mr. Adam Ferback
Admissions Counselor
Staff
Admissions
Mrs. Jessica Fischer
Music Teacher
Music
Staff
Mr. Dave Geye '82
Physical Education & Health Teacher / Athletics Coordinator
Faculty
Coaches
Physical Education & Health
Athletics
Mrs. Katy Gramsz
Cafeteria Staff
Staff
Mr. Joe Gray
Assistant Superintendent
CLHSA
Mrs. Elizabeth Greco
Culinary Arts Teacher, Sewing Teacher, Main Office Assistant
Faculty
Art
Consumer Science
Staff
Mr. Jim Heal
Business Teacher / Social Studies Teacher
Faculty
Coaches
Business
Social Studies
Mrs. Amy Hooton
Cafeteria Staff
Staff
Mr. Josh Hubeler
Religion Teacher, Business Teacher, Head Men's Soccer Coach
Faculty
Coaches
Business
Religion
Mrs. Heidi Justice
Cafeteria Staff
Staff
Mrs. Emily Keller
School Nurse
Staff
Ms. Elizabeth Kikel
English Teacher
Faculty
English
Mrs. Ashley Koza
CLHSA Director of Development
Staff
CLHSA
Mrs. Sara Koza
Middle School Science Teacher
Faculty
Science
Mr. Phil Kozar '99
English Teacher / Science Teacher
Faculty
Science
Mr. Dave Krieger '08
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, Physical Education Teacher
Faculty
Coaches
Physical Education & Health
Athletics
Mr. Dale Lehrke
Middle School Mathematics Teacher
Faculty
Mathematics
Mr. Kurt Maechner '94
English Teacher, Video Production & Editing Teacher, Chapel Band
Faculty
English
Technology
Mrs. Anita Markling
Director of Transportation
Transportation
Staff
Mr. Brent McClure
Athletic Trainer
Staff
Athletics
Ms. Abby McElhannon
Fine Arts Facility Manager
Music
Staff
Mr. Angel Medina
Maintenance
Staff
Dr. Matt Mellott
Science Teacher
Faculty
Science
Mrs. Heidi Miller
Faculty
Science
Mrs. Jessica Miller
Director of Communications & Marketing
Staff
Administration
CLHSA
Ms. Megan Miller
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Faculty
Social Studies
Mr. Ryan Miller
Athletic Director / Vice Principal of Athletics
Administration
Athletics
Mr. Andrew Mog
Social Studies Teacher
Faculty
Social Studies
Ms. Aubrie Montie
English Teacher
Faculty
English
Mrs. Donnajeanne Nemeth
Tutoring
Staff
Mr. Isaiah Noel
Physical Education Teacher
Faculty
Physical Education & Health
Staff
Ms. Haley Nowowiejski
Science Teacher
Faculty
Science
Mr. Jacob O'Hara
Dean of the Middle School, Faith Formation Teacher
Faculty
Religion
Administration
Tina Olson
Bus Driver
Transportation
Staff
Mrs. Caroline Pangrace
German Teacher, Religion Teacher, Drama Director
Faculty
Art
Religion
World Languages
Mrs. Lynn Pangrace
Tutoring
Staff
Mr. John Parrella
Director of Community Engagement / Head Coach & Program Director: Football
Coaches
Athletics
Admissions
Mrs. Debi Pelger
Staff
Mr. Frank Petroff
English Teacher, English Department Chair
Faculty
Coaches
English
Mrs. Judy Pflaum
Librarian
Library
Staff
Ms. Miranda Pflaum '15
Vice Principal of Admissions & Enrollment
Administration
Admissions
Mrs. Grace Pingel
Faculty
Mr. Joshua Pingel
Social Studies Teacher / Faith Formation Teacher
Faculty
Religion
Social Studies
Mrs. Shannon Quintana
Cafeteria Staff
Staff
Mr. John Ragland
Vice Principal of Facilities
Faculty
Administration
Facilities
Dr. Owen Rasmussen
Video Coordinator / Special Projects
Faculty
Technology
Staff
Mr. Dave Ressler '86
Social Studies Teacher, Head Wrestling Coach
Faculty
Coaches
Social Studies
Mrs. Clare Robertson
Student Life Center Administrative Assistant / Middle School Attendance Coordinator
Staff
Mr. Tom Roekle
Athletic Department Assistant
Staff
Athletics
Mrs. Judy Rolik
School Counselor
Guidance
Staff
Mrs. Kathy Ruic
Fine Arts Teacher
Faculty
Art
Mrs. Cindy Schlotman '81
Mathematics Teacher
Faculty
Mathematics
Ms. Morgan Schultz
Staff
Library
Mrs. Joanna Sherry
Social Studies Teacher
Faculty
Social Studies
Mrs. Katrina Shullick
Main Office Administrative Assistant / High School Attendance Coordinator
Staff
Administration
Mrs. Becky Slack
School Counselor, Vice Principal of Academics, Dean of The Senney Honors Academy
Faculty
Guidance
Administration
Mrs. Sharon Spelich
Welcome Center
Staff
Mrs. Christy Spiegel
Mathematics Teacher
Faculty
Mathematics
Athletics
Mr. Jeffrey Steele-Steeber
Faith Formation Teacher
Faculty
Religion
Mr. Chris Steinmann '00
Superintendent
Faculty
Staff
Administration
CLHSA
Mr. Mark Stover '81
Industrial Technology Teacher, Woods Teacher
Faculty
Art
Industrial Technology
Mrs. Terry Stover
Cafeteria Staff
Staff
Ms. Ashley Talpas
Mathematics Teacher
Faculty
Mathematics
Ms. Jacqueline Thomas
Science Teacher
Faculty
Science
Mrs. Mia Thomay
Student Life and Clubs Coordinator
Physical Education & Health
Staff
Mr. Joseph Tolonen '15
Assistant Music Director, Pianist, Composer in Residence
Faculty
Music
Ms. Bethany Weiss
Spanish Teacher, Religion Teacher
Faculty
Religion
World Languages
Mr. Matthew Wills
Religion Teacher
Faculty
Religion
Ms. Sara Zielinski
Mathematics Teacher, Computer Science Teacher
Faculty
Mathematics
Technology
Ms. Mackenzie Zimmerman
School Counselor, Grades 9-10
Guidance
Staff
Mr. Nolan Zubin '14
Science Teacher
Faculty
Science
Ms. Megan Zuendel
Administrative Assistant, Head Cheerleading Coach
Staff
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