After graduating from Concordia University Wisconsin in 1995, Dan Gehrke served at Denver Lutheran High School as a math and theology teacher for eleven years. During those years, he was the varsity baseball coach and a C/JV basketball coach. He is now a member of the Metro League Coaches Hall of Fame. After completing his master’s degree in educational administration in 2005, he became principal at DLHS prior to the 2006-2007 school year. Dan has extensive administrative training, participating in the Association of Lutheran Secondary Schools Leadership Training and 10 Talent Visionary Leadership programs. He and his wife Kristin have three children: Ellie, Asher, and Emma.

David Ness grew up on a farm in Minnesota where he learned the importance of family, heritage, faith, and Christian education. He graduated from the University of Minnesota – Morris with degrees in History and Social Science Education. As a history teacher, he taught in both Minnesota and North Dakota, serving his previous ten years at Oak Grove Lutheran School in Fargo. While at Oak Grove, he completed his master’s degree in Educational Leadership at Minnesota State University – Moorhead. In addition to teaching and coaching, he served in various administrative roles including Assistant Principal, Academic Dean, Middle School Principal, and Director of Campus Ministries. David began serving as Principal at Lutheran High School in 2010. His family is grateful for the prayers and support of many and their Heavenly Father’s daily provisions and grace. David and his wife Sara are the proud parents of Daniel, Samuel, and Rachel.

• Undergraduate Degree (2007): Concordia University, NE – BS Secondary Ed. Physical Sciences
• Graduate Degree (2020): Concordia University, NE – Masters in Educational Administration
• Lutheran High School (2012): Organic Chemistry
• Past Teaching Experience (2008): Denver Lutheran High School
• Personal Verse: Ephesians 2:8-9 "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast."

• Undergraduate Degree (2011): Concordia University, Wisconsin Math Secondary Education
• Lutheran High School (2015): Dean of Academics
• Past Teaching Experience: Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School, Centralia, IL
• Coach: Soccer
• Personal Meaningful Verse: Romans 1:16 "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile."

John Rinks came to LuHi in 2015 after 15 years at one of the largest Christian PS-12 school systems in southern California. He was development director there for 9 years, when the Lord inspired His people to donate $11 million for new facilities and other school needs. John also taught Economics during those 15 years, receiving a national teaching award in 2005 sponsored by the NASDAQ stock exchange, and in 2006 being selected for a team of high school economics teachers sponsored by the US State Department to observe secondary economic education in Russia. Before that John was a marketing executive in the defense/aerospace sector for 15 years at Hughes Aircraft Company, and at a Cal Tech start-up that went public and was acquired by Lucent Technologies during the late 1990s Internet frenzy. John also has a unique hobby as an amateur archaeologist, spending a month each summer excavating with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem at a Bronze Age site in Israel. He and his wife Cindy have three adult children and eight grandchildren.

Personal Verse: 2 Corinthians 8:7 "But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving."

• Undergraduate Degree (1983): BS in Theology and PE/Coaching from Concordia University, NE
• Graduate Degree (1998): Masters in Family Life Education/Ministry from Concordia University, NE
• Lutheran High School (2016): Senior Theology and Director of Campus Ministry
• Personal meaningful verse: John 10:10b "I have come that they my have life, and have it to the full." Jesus has given me identity, meaning and hope...in other words... full life.

• Undergraduate Degree (2003): Concordia University, NE B.S in Secondary Educations
• Lutheran High School (2003 DLHS, 2011 LuHi Parker): Public Speaking, Women's Christian Decisions, Dean of Women
• Coach: Volleyball
• Personal Meaningful Verse: John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Cheryl graduated from St. John's College with an Associates Degree in Business in 1980. She started working at Lutheran High School in 1998 as the Attendance Secretary for Denver Lutheran before becoming the Development Assistant for the Association office in 2007. She and her husband, Tim, have four children who are Denver Lutheran High alumni, three are Lutheran school teachers and one is a nurse. Outside of work Cheryl enjoys DIY projects and spending time with their three grandchildren.

Karen Dyson graduated from Meredith College in Raleigh, NC with a BA in Business Administration.

She worked as an administrative assistant at Centura Health before coming to Lutheran High School in 2015.

After living all over the world growing up as an Air Force brat, Karen and her husband Fred have called Parker home since 1995.  They have been part of the LuHi family since 2008 and are the proud parents of Kaylee, Matt, Emily and Mary.

• Undergraduate Degree (2020): BA Communication Studies from Colorado State University
• Graduate Degree (in process): Masters of Education in Secondary Education with an Emphasis in Humanities from Grand Canyon University
• Coach: C2 Volleyball Coach
• Personal meaningful verse: Ecclesiastes 3:12 "I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live."

• Undergraduate Degree (2008): BA Communication/Journalism/Public Relations from Concordia University, NE
• Graduate Degree (2018): Masters Business Administration from Concordia University, NE
• Personal meaningful verse: Psalm 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."

• Undergraduate Degree (2012, 2018): Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rider University, Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Metropolitan State University of Denver
• Graduate Degree (2020): Masters of Science in Human Performance and Sport with a concentration in Rehab Science
• Lutheran High School: Head Athletic Trainer contracted through Synergy Sports and Rehab
• Personal Verse: 1 Peter 5:8-10 "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. And the God of all grace, who called to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast."

• Undergraduate Degree (1999): Adams State University, BA in Theatre, minor in History
• Lutheran High School (2008): Registrar, RenWeb Admin, Attendance
• Classes: Theatre
• Club Leader: Head of Theatre Department
• Personal Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and he will make your paths straight.”

• Undergraduate Degree (2019): Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Liberty University
• Graduate Degree (in progress): Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University
• Lutheran High School (2019): Admissions Office
• Personal Verse: Philippians 4:8 "Finally brothers whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think of such things."

• Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business with a minor in Computer Studies from Webster University
• Lutheran High School (2021): School Services
• Personal Verse: Micah 6:8, "He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

• Undergraduate Degree (1983): Concordia University, Ann Arbor MI, BS of Education - major in English, minor in Social Science and PE
• Certification (2018): 2018 Christian Guidance Counselor Certification from Anderson University in Anderson, South Carolina
• Lutheran High School (2000): Previously taught Freshmen English and Public Speaking, now full time Guidance Counselor
• Personal Verse: Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."

• Undergraduate Degree (2002): Concordia University, Irvine, CA, Bachelors in Religious Studies
• Graduate Degree (2008): Concordia University, Seward, NE, Masters in Family Ministry
• Club Leader: Student Council
• Personal meaningful verse: Proverbs 19:21 "Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it's the Lord's purpose that prevails."

• Undergraduate Degree: Secondary Education, Concordia University, Seward, NE
• Lutheran High School (2016): Freshmen English, Weight Training
• Coach: Track and Field
• Personal Verse: Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

• Undergraduate Degree (1984): Bachelors of Science, Accounting from Arizona State University
• Other Certifications (1986): Certified Public Accountant
• Personal meaningful verse: Philippines 4:13 "I can do all this through him who gives me strength."

• Personal verse: Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."

• Personal Verse: Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

• Undergraduate Degree: BA from the University of South Carolina in Sculpture, BS from the University of South Carolina in Computer Science. Have attended dozens of workshops by renowned sculptors and studied in Florence Italy. I have been fortunate to have several life size commissions completed in Colorado and South Carolina.
• Lutheran High School (2016): Ceramics, Sculpture

• Undergraduate Degree (2014): Bachelor of Arts in Saxophone Performance, Colorado Christian University
• Graduate Degree (2019): Master of Music in Performance, University of Denver Lamont School of Music
• Lutheran High School (2016): Wind Ensemble, Music Theory, Spanish I, and Spanish V
• Personal meaningful verse: John 1:14 "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth."

• Undergraduate Degree: BS in Nursing from Rush University in Chicago
• Graduate Degree: MA in Intercultural Studies from Wheaton College
• Other Notable Experience: Worked as a missionary in Africa for almost thirty years
• Lutheran High School (2019): Program Coordinator for the CNA Training Course
• Personal meaningful verse: Eph 3:20-21 "The glory goes to Him who is able to do abundantly more than all we ask or imagine!"

• Undergraduate Degree (1988): Concordia University Wisconsin, double major of Theology and History
• Graduate Degree (1998): Butler University in History
• Lutheran High (2013): Director of Lights Academy
• Past Teaching Experience: Minneapolis Lutheran HS (1988), Calvary Lutheran School Indianapolis (1989-2000), Shepherd of the Hills Middle School, (2000-2013)
• Personal meaningful verse: Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

• Undergraduate Degree (2015): Concordia University NE, B.S Secondary Education (Mathematics and Special Education)
• Graduate Degree: University of Phoenix, M.A curriculum and instruction
• Certified personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist through NASM, Strength and Conditioning specialist through ISSA
• Lutheran High School (2016): Team Strength
• Coach: Assistant Girls Basketball
• Personal meaningful verse: Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."

• Undergraduate Degree (2001): BS in Accounting and Vocational Ministry from Harding University, Searcy, AR
• Continued Education: Certified Public Accountant
• Lutheran High School (2016): Leadership
• Coach: Basketball
• Personal meaningful verse: Romans 12:1-2 "Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."

• Undergraduate Degree (2013): Concordia University, NE – BS Secondary Ed., Chemistry and History
• Lutheran High School (2013): General Chemistry, Honors General Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry and Honors Inorganic Chemistry
• Coach: Head Boys Soccer Coach
• Personal Verse: Matthew 28:18-20, "And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

• Undergraduate Degree (1996, 2000): B.S in Secondary Education, Elementary Education, and Psychology, Augsburg University in Minnesota
• Graduate Degree (2013): MA in K-12 Teaching, Bethel University in Minnesota
• Lutheran High School (2021): Intro to Literature
• Previous Teaching Experience: 14 years prior experience while teaching in Minnesota and Colorado
• Personal Verse: Philippians 4:8-9 "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. As for the things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.”

• Undergraduate Degree (2005): BS Secondary Education with an emphasis in History, University of Tennessee Chattanooga
• Graduate Degree (2011): Masters in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Regis University
• Lutheran High (2006): Honors World History and Psychology
• Coach: Assistant Girls Soccer Coach
• Personal verse: Joshua 1:9 - "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

• Undergraduate Degree (1999): BA in English, University of Nebraska-Omaha, Teaching Certificate from College of St. Mary, Lutheran Teachers Diploma (2010) from Concordia University
• Graduate Degree (2018): MA in English, University of Nebraska-Omaha
• Lutheran High (2021): American Lit & AP Language
• Personal verse: Hosea 2:15, "There I will give her back her vineyards, and will make the Valley of Achor a door of hope. There she will respond as in the days of her youth, as in the day she came up out of Egypt."

• Undergraduate Degree (2000): BS Secondary Education, Concordia University, NE
• Graduate Degree (2011): Masters of Education in Educational Technology from Northern Arizona University
• Lutheran High (2015): AP US History and US History
• Personal verse: Joshua 1:9 - "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

• Undergraduate Degree (1999): BS in Mathematics from USC Pueblo (now CSU Pueblo)
• Lutheran High (2019): Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calc
• Personal verse: Ephesians 4:29 - "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."

• Undergraduate Degree (2010): BS Secondary Education – English and Vocal Music, Concordia University, NE
• Graduate Degree: MS Education – Literacy & Reading Specialist Certification
• Lutheran High (2013): Honors American Literature & AP/Dual Credit Literature
• Personal verse: 1 Corinthians 2:9 "However, as it is written: 'What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived' - the things God has prepared for those who love him."

• Undergraduate Degree (2000): B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science with Area of Interest in Engineering, Colorado School of Mines
• Lutheran High (2016): Computer Programming and Web Design
• Personal verse: Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."

• Undergraduate Degree (2021): B.S. in Secondary Education, Theology and History, Concordia University, Nebraska
• Lutheran High (2021): Theology I and III
• Personal verse: Colossians 3:1-3 "Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ, keep seeking the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God."

• Undergraduate Degree (2005): B.A. History with an Education minor, California State University Channel Islands Camarillow CA
• Graduate Degree (2019): Masters of Education, Walden University Minneapolis, Minnesota 
• Lutheran High School (2021): World History, Team Strength
• Previous teaching experience: 16 years at Valley Christian High School in Cerritos CA
• Personal verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17, "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing."

• Undergraduate Degree (1995): University of Colorado, Denver, BS in Communications
• Lutheran High (2020): Geometry, Pre-calculus, Algebra II/Trig
• Previous teaching experience: 20 years between Jim Elliott Christian School and Front Range Christian
• Personal verse: Philippians 4:8-9 "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you."

• Undergraduate Degree (2021): BS Business Management, Metro State University Denver
• Certifications (2017): Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
• Lutheran High (2021): Assistant to the Director of Strenght and Condidioning
• Personal verse: 2 Corinthians 5:17, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"

• Undergraduate Degree (2021): BS in Secondary Education-Mathematics and BALA in Natural Sciences-Biology & Chemistry, Concordia University Chicago
• Lutheran High (2021): AP Calculus AB & BC
• Other Activities: Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, Faculty Praise Band
• Personal verse: Isaiah 40:31, "But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint."

• Undergraduate Degree (1975): Concordia Teachers College, Seward, NE BS Secondary Education in English
• Graduate Degree: MA Secondary Education from University of Houston at Clear Lake City with post graduate endorsements and emphasis in Special Education
• Lutheran High (DLHS 1994, LHS 2014): British Literature, Public Speaking
• Personal verse: 1 Thessalonians 2:8 "Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well."

• Undergraduate Degree (1986): BS in Secondary Education, English and Theology
• Lutheran High School (1994 DLHS, 2014 LHS): British Literature, Honors British Literature, Intro to Literature, Honors Intro to Literature, and World Literature
• Personal meaningful verse: 1 Corinthians 1:20 - "No matter how many promises God has made, they are 'Yes' in Christ.

• Undergraduate Degree (1985): BS in K-12 Art Education and Elementary Education
• Lutheran High School (2011): Art, Director of the Art Academy
• Previous Teaching Experience: Lutheran High Schools in Queens, NY and Kansas City, MO
• Club Leader: Art Club, Fashion Club
• Active Art Participant in: Parker Artist Guild, featured artist at the Denver Chalk Art Festival
• Personal meaningful verse: Proverbs 3: 5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your path straight."

• Undergraduate Degree (2002): Bachelor of Arts Degree in English (summa cum laude) Secondary Education Program, Christ College Program, Concordia University Irvine
• Graduate Degree (2006): Master’s Degree in Education, Concordia University Irvine
• Lutheran High School (2019): English
• Personal meaningful verse: Matthew 5:14-16 "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."

• Undergraduate Degree (1985): Texas Tech University, BS in Education, Minor in English.
• Lutheran High School (2020): American Literature
• Personal Meaningful Verse: Ps 121: 1-2 “I lift up my eyes unto the hills. Where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD who made Heaven and Earth.”

• Undergraduate Degree (1989): Lycée Adolphe Chérioux, France Diplôme de Baccalauréat G1 Formation de BTS Bureautique et Secretariat de Direction
• Certifications: DELF-DALF Certification to monitor French exams (2016), DAEFLE Certification for teaching French as a second language (2017)
• Lutheran High School (2021): French
• Personal Meaningful Verse: Galatians 5:22 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentlenesses and self-control. Against such things, there is no law."

• Undergraduate Degree (2008): Bachelors of Science in Education with endorsements in Theology and Vocal Music
• Graduate Degree: Masters of Music Education - 2018 from University of Colorado Boulder
• Lutheran High School (2009): Bel Canto, Jubilate Choir, Men's Choir, Worship Class
• Personal Verse: Revelation 2:10b "Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown."

• Undergraduate Degree (2016): Bachelor of Business Administration in Management; McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas at Austin (Hook 'em!)
• Lutheran High School (2018): Business Studies, Sales & Marketing, Accounting I, Accounting II, Personal Finance, School Store; Director of Business Academy
• Personal Verse: Psalm 73:26 "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."

• Undergraduate Degree (1987): Colorado State University – BS in Mathematics
• Lutheran High School (2007): Mathematics
• Personal Verse: 1 Corinthians 13:13 "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."

• Undergraduate Degree (2005): BA Communications Arts and Design/Illustration, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
• Certification (2018): Core Subject Teaching Certification
• Lutheran High School (2021): Access
• Personal Verse: John 16:33, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

• Undergraduate Degree (2002): Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology; California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
• Graduate Degree (In Progress): Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Colorado Christian University
• Lutheran High School (2020): Algebra 1 and Statistics
• Personal Verse: Colossians 3:23 "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters"

• Undergraduate Degree (2011): IT/MVC (Media Video Communication)
• Lutheran High School (2016): Photography
• Personal meaningful verse: 1 Corinthians 6:12 "I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything."

• Undergraduate Degree (2000): Concordia Seward, BS Secondary Ed, emphasis in Spanish and History
• Graduate Degree: Masters in ESL
• Lutheran High School (2015): Spanish
• Previous teaching experience: Concordia Academy, Minnesota
• Personal meaningful verse: John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."

• Undergraduate degree (1979):  B.S. in Secondary Education, English emphasis
• Graduate degree (1990):  M.A. in Writing
• Graduate degree (1996):  M.S. in Guidance Counseling
• Lutheran High School (2020): Theology II, Theology IV, Guidance Counseling Dept
• Personal Verse: Colossians 3:2-3 "Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God."

• Undergrad Degree (1977): Concordia University Nebraska, BS in Math & Physical Ed
• Graduate Degree (1996): MBA from The Univ. of Phoenix with an emphasis in Technology Management, Doctorate of Philosophy (2011) with emphasis in Ministry Leadership
• Lutheran High School (2020): Men's Health
• Past High School Experience: Denver Lutheran HS & Milwaukee Lutheran HS
• Personal Verse: Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."

• Undergrad Degree (2006): BSN (Bachelors of Science in Nursing) Concordia University Wisconsin
• Lutheran High School (2010): CNA Instructor
• Personal Verse: Ephesians 2:8 "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God."

• Undergrad Degree (1989): Concordia University Irvine – CA Math major, Spanish minor
• Graduate Degree: Masters Degree in Education Administration from The Univ. of Phoenix
• Lutheran High School (2011): Geometry, Honors Geometry, Statistics
• Coach: Assistant Golf and Baseball
• Past High School Experience: Lutheran HS of Orange County, CA 1989-1994, Denver Lutheran HS 1994-2011
• Personal Verse: Phil. 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

• Undergrad Degree: University of California - Irvine, B.A. In Social Science with Specialization in Secondary Education
• Graduate Degree: Masters in Education for Curriculum and Instruction from Colorado Christian University (in progress), Alternative Teacher License: Science Endorsement
• Lutheran High School (2017): Earth Science, Environmental Science, Astrophysics
• Canvas Administrator
• Personal Verse: 2 Timothy 4:5-7: But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry. For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

• Undergraduate Degree: B.S. Secondary Education English and Physical Education, Concordia University, Nebraska
• Graduate Degree: Masters in Education Administration, Concordia University, Nebraska
• Lutheran High School (2016): Weight Training
• Coach: Head Football Coach
• Personal Verse: Revelation 2:10 "Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life."

• Undergraduate degree (2006): B.S. in Mass Communication with an emphasis in Broadcast Journalism from Minnesota State University - Moorhead
• Graduate Degree (2010): Masters of Divinity from Lutheran Brethren Seminary - Fergus Falls, Minnesota
• Lutheran High School (2019): Men's Christian Decisions
• Personal Verse: Galatians 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the faith I now live, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." 

• Undergraduate Degree (2008): Colorado Christian University, BS in Biology with a Chemistry minor
• Graduate Degree (2016): Regis University, Masters in Secondary Education
• Lutheran High School (2013): Biology classes (Macro/Micro/etc), Anatomy & Physiology
• Coach: Volleyball
• Personal Verse: Romans 8:36-39 "As it is written: “For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

• Undergraduate Degree (2003): Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education - Biology and minor in Art from Concordia University-River Forest
• Lutheran High School (2018): Micro and Macro Biology, Earth and Environmental Science, Director of College Athletic
• Previous Teaching Experience: Rochester Central Lutheran School - Rochester, MN (2003-2010) and Trinity Lutheran High School - Seymour, IN (2010-2018)
• Personal Verse: James 1:2-4 "Consider it pure joy my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."

• Undergraduate Degree (2004): B.S in Elementary Education with a concentration in Earth Science, Concordia University, River Forest (Chicago)
• Graduate program (2016): MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a minor in science, Concordia University, Portland
• Lutheran High School (2021): Earth Science
• Personal meaningful verse: Hebrews 13:5, "Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."

• Undergraduate Degree (2010): BA in Art History & BA in Studio Art. From Colorado University Denver
• Other Certificates: Professional Cosmetology License from Antoine Du Chez Academy, Certified Yoga Instructor through The Yoga Alliance of America
• Lutheran High School (2019): Intro to Art and Women's Health Teacher
• Personal Verse: 1 John 4:19 "We love because He first loved us."

• Undergraduate Degree (2015): Bachelor's in Language, Literature, and Culture (Spanish) and Teacher Licensure in 2015 at Colorado State University, Ft. Collins
• Lutheran High School (2016): Spanish III
• Personal Verse: Romans 8:38 "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

• Undergraduate Degree (2019): Bachelor's of Art, majoring in Lutheran Secondary Education, Math, and Theology (triple major) from Concordia University Wisconsin
• Lutheran High School (2019): Theology and Math
• Coach: Women's Basketball
• Personal Verse: Romans 8:28 "For we know that in all things, God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called, according to his purpose."

• Undergraduate Degree (2020): B.A. in Secondary Education and History with a minor in Theology and an endorsement in Middle Grades Social Studies, Concordia University Chicago
• Lutheran High School (2021): US History and Government
• Coach: JV Volleyball
• Personal meaningful verse: Lamentations 3:22-23, "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."

• Undergraduate Degree (1990): Concordia University Nebraska, BS Secondary Education, majors in English and Speech/Drama
• Graduate program: Emphasis in Family Ministry
• Lutheran High School (1999): Theology II
• Previous Teaching Experience: Lutheran High School, Ocala, FL
• Coach/Club Leader: Football, Theatre Director
• Personal meaningful verse: Matthew 9:37 "The fields are ready for harvest, but the workers are few"

• Undergraduate Degree (2016): Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education, Focus in History, Concordia University Texas
• Lutheran High (2018): World Geography, Government, AP Government
• Coach: Volleyball
• Personal verse: Isaiah 43:1 - "Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine."

• Undergraduate Degree (2017): B.A. in Theology, Concordia University Wisconsin
• Graduate Degree (2021): M.A. in Transformational Leadership, Bethel Seminary Minnesota
• Lutheran High (2021): Theology
• Personal verse: Isaiah 53:5, "But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed."

• Undergraduate Degree (2007): Shenyang Conservatory of Music, Bachelor in Piano Performance
• Graduate Degree (2010, 2011): University of Wyoming, Master of Music in Performance, Emphasis in Piano and Music Performer’s Certificate, Emphasis in Piano
• Lutheran High School (2021): Mandarin
• Personal Verse: 1 Corinthians 14: 4-8a "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails."

• Undergraduate Degree (2005): University of Montana – Spanish Education
• Graduate Degree (2018): M.A. in Educational Psychology Human Development
• Lutheran High School (2012): Spanish and Yearbook
• Previous High School Experience: Henderson, NV PSD (2005), Denver Lutheran High School (2007)
• Personal Verse: Romans 8:28 "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."