Call Report – January 10, 2022

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Pastor, teacher, and staff minister call report

1/4/2022 – 1/10/2022

The call report details when pastors, teachers, and staff ministers change positions within WELS. The Conference of Presidents oversees and coordinates the calling process.


NO DECISION REPORTED

Pastors Current call New call Date issued
Rev Philip Koelpin Retired Immanuel LC
Greenville WI
Associate Pastor; Retirement Call
12/1/2021
Rev Daniel Lange Light of Life LC
Covington WA
Tree of Life LC
Cary NC
Pastor
12/6/2021
Rev Jonathan Kehl Crown of Life LC
New Orleans LA
Crown of Life LC
Riverside CA
Pastor
12/7/2021
Rev Timothy Denney Shepherd of the Hills LC
Duluth MN
Mt Sinai LC
Montrose MI
Pastor
12/9/2021
Rev Jason Strong Light of the World LC
Fairbanks AK
St John’s LC
Dakota MN
Pastor
12/12/2021
Rev Timothy Berg St Paul’s LC
Rapid City SD
St John’s LC
Sleepy Eye MN
Pastor
12/12/2021
Rev Brett Krause Zion LC
Denver CO
Faith LC
Tallahassee FL
Pastor
12/12/2021
Rev Mark Kahrs Calvary LC
Glenwood MN
St Paul’s LC
Fort Atkinson WI
Associate Pastor
12/12/2021
Rev Gregory Sitzman Emanuel Redeemer LC
Yale MI
Zion LC
Monroe MI
Associate Pastor
12/12/2021
Prof Andrew Naumann Michigan Lutheran Seminary
Saginaw MI
Trinity LC
Waukesha WI
Associate Pastor
12/12/2021
Rev Matthew Kiecker St John LC
Lomira WI
Christ the Vine LC
Temecula CA
Pastor
12/12/2021
Rev Jacob Behnken Good Shepherd LC
Midland MI
Amazing Grace LC
Dickinson ND
Pastor
12/14/2021
Rev Dr Paul Steinberg Chaplains in Schools Inc
Milwaukee WI
Crown of Life LC
Warren MI
Pastor
12/15/2021
Rev Jeffrey Duquaine Ascension LC
Escondido CA
King of Kings LC
Willoughby OH
Pastor
12/16/2021
Rev Jesse Jacobsen (ELS) Lakewood LC (ELS)
Lakewood WA
Immanuel LS
Salem OR
Principal; Grades 6-8
12/28/2021
Rev Joel Voss Resurrection LC
Centerville OH
Our Shepherd LC
Lancaster CA
Pastor
1/8/2022
Rev Jason Free Christ the Lord LC
Brookfield WI
Summerlin LC
Las Vegas NV
Pastor
1/8/2022
Rev Matthew Scharf Hope LC
Manhattan KS
Redeemer LC
Tucson AZ
Associate Pastor
1/9/2022
Teachers Current call New call Date issued
Ms Michelle Yotter St Peter LS
Saint Peter MN
Crown of Life Christian Academy
Fort Myers FL
Teacher; Grade 1
11/28/2021
Miss Aimee Duncan Trinity LS
Aberdeen SD
Fox Valley Lutheran High School
Appleton WI
Teacher; Science
11/29/2021
Mr Kyle Melso   Fox Valley Lutheran High School
Appleton WI
Teacher; Spanish, Religion, Social Studies
11/29/2021
Mrs Darnell Anthony East Fork LS
Whiteriver AZ
Atonement LS
Milwaukee WI
Teacher; 4-year-old Kindergarten
11/30/2021
Mr Scott Anthony East Fork LS
Whiteriver AZ
Atonement LS
Milwaukee WI
Teacher; Grades 5-6, English Language Arts
11/30/2021
Mrs Jennifer Hennen Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Milwaukee WI
Morning Star LS
Jackson WI
Teacher; Grade 5
12/5/2021
Mrs Jodi Murphy Pilgrim LS
Menomonee Falls WI
Morning Star LS
Jackson WI
Teacher; Grade 2
12/5/2021
Mr Andrew Retzlaff Immanuel LS
Greenville WI
Divine Savior Academy – Sienna
Missouri City TX
Administrator; Dean of Students
12/9/2021
Mrs Jennifer Retzlaff Fox Valley Lutheran High School
Appleton WI
Divine Savior Academy – Sienna
Missouri City TX
Teacher; Grade 10 Homeroom, Upper-Level Math
12/9/2021
Miss Catherine St. John MLC Early Childhood Learning Center
New Ulm MN
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Preschool
Las Vegas NV
ECM Director & Teacher
12/12/2021
Mrs Brittni Carran Christ Our Savior Academy
Columbia TN
Eastside LS
Madison WI
ECM Director & Teacher
12/13/2021
Mrs Tracy Rank Eastside LS
Madison WI
St John LS
Milwaukee WI
Teacher; Grade 4
12/13/2021
Mr Benjamin Rank Eastside LS
Madison WI
St John LS
Milwaukee WI
Principal
12/13/2021
Mr Kevin Proeber Jr Peace LS
Sun Prairie WI
Christ LS
Big Bend WI
Teacher; Grades 5-6, Athletic Director
12/14/2021
Mr Jesse Rider St Paul LS
South Haven MI
Grace LS
Saint Joseph MI
Teacher; Athletic Director & PE, Subjects TBD
12/14/2021
Mrs Lynn Proeber Peace LS
Sun Prairie WI
Christ LS
Big Bend WI
Teacher; Grades 1-2, Music
12/14/2021
Miss Kathy Werre Luther High School
Onalaska WI
The Divine Savior School K-8
Doral FL
Teacher; Upper Elementary – Special Needs
12/15/2021
Mrs Melissa Berg St Paul LS
Rapid City SD
MLC Early Childhood Learning Center
New Ulm MN
ECM Director
12/16/2021
Miss Tessa Heiling   St Croix Lutheran Academy
West Saint Paul MN
Teacher; Dorm Supervisor, Coaching
12/16/2021
Mr Timothy Weddle St Paul LS
Tomah WI
St Croix Lutheran Academy
West Saint Paul MN
Teacher; Dorm Supervisor, English
12/16/2021
Miss Annaliese Endorf Prairie LS Upper Site
Fairfax MN
Huron Valley Lutheran High School
Westland MI
Teacher; English
12/16/2021
Miss Melissa Koenig St Mark LS
Bemidji MN
Trinity LS
Aberdeen SD
Teacher; Grades 2-3
12/19/2021
Mr Patrick Loroff St Lucas LS
Kewaskum WI
Riverview LS
Appleton WI
Teacher; Grade 4, Athletic Director
12/19/2021
Mr Scott Beyersdorf David’s Star LS
Jackson WI
Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy
Deltona FL
Teacher; Grade 6 Homeroom, Grades 4-8 Math
12/19/2021
Miss Kimberly Ehlke Trinity LS
Caledonia WI
Crown of Life LS
West Saint Paul MN
Teacher; Grade 3
12/19/2021
Mrs Kristal Fillner Star of Bethlehem LS
New Berlin WI
Crown of Life LS
West Saint Paul MN
Teacher; Grade 5
12/19/2021
Mr Eric Fillner Star of Bethlehem LS
New Berlin WI
Crown of Life LS
West Saint Paul MN
Teacher; Grade 7, Science
12/19/2021
Mrs Ashley Phillips St Matthew LS
Janesville WI
St John LS
Montello WI
Teacher; Kindergarten
12/19/2021
Miss Nicole Glodowski St Paul LS
Muskego WI
Crown of Life Christian Academy
Fort Myers FL
Teacher; Grades 2-3
12/19/2021
Miss Amy Biedenbender Prince of Peace LS
Taylorsville UT
Life LS
Friendswood TX
Teacher; Grades K-1
12/19/2021
Mrs Martha Johnson Bethlehem LC
Menomonee Falls WI
Bethany LS & LC
Manitowoc WI
Teacher; Church & School Music Director
12/20/2021
Mrs Alyssa Kelley St Paul LS
Appleton WI
Mt Calvary LS
Waukesha WI
Teacher; Grade 7
12/20/2021
Mr Jason Kelley St Paul LS
Appleton WI
Mt Calvary LS
Waukesha WI
Principal; Grade 8
12/20/2021
Mr Derek Rabbers Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School
Jackson WI
Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School
New Ulm MN
Teacher; Grades 11-12, Science
12/20/2021
Prof Mark Stein Martin Luther College
New Ulm MN
Fox Valley Lutheran High School
Appleton WI
Administrator; Athletic Director
12/21/2021
Mrs Jill Kaiser Salem LS
Stillwater MN
St Paul LS
Menomonie WI
Teacher; Kindergarten, Music
12/21/2021
Mr Mark Kaiser St Croix Lutheran Academy
West Saint Paul MN
St Paul LS
Menomonie WI
Teacher; Grades 5-8 ELA/Grades 7-8 Religion & History
12/21/2021
Mrs Kayla Wilkins Trinity LS
Marshfield WI
Christ LS
Zumbrota MN
Teacher; Grades 3-5
12/21/2021
Mr Michael Plocher St Paul’s LS
New Ulm MN
Fox Valley Lutheran High School
Appleton WI
Teacher; Network Administrator
12/21/2021
Miss Katie Donaldson Trinity LS
Brillion WI
Fox Valley Lutheran High School
Appleton WI
Teacher; Special Ed. Instructor
12/21/2021
Mrs Koreen Koehler   Michigan Lutheran Seminary
Saginaw MI
Teacher; Earth Science, Jan-June 2022, Less-Than-Half Time
12/21/2021
Mr Jay Selle Wisconsin LS-Middle School (6-8)
Racine WI
Faith LS
Fond du Lac WI
Teacher; Middle School, Asst. Principal
1/2/2022
Mr Joseph Shiery St John LS
Bay City MI
King of Kings LS
Maitland FL
Teacher; Grades 5-6, Athletic Director
1/2/2022
Mrs Marissa Shiery St John LS
Bay City MI
King of Kings LS
Maitland FL
Teacher; Kindergarten
1/2/2022
Ms Rachel Wendt Mount Lebanon LS – Hampton Ave Campus
Milwaukee WI
Lord and Savior LS
Crystal Lake IL
Teacher; Grades K-2
1/2/2022
Mrs Hayley Moldenhauer   Mount Lebanon LS – Hampton Ave Campus
Milwaukee WI
Teacher; Grade 2
1/2/2022
Mrs Kathryn Luebke   St Mark LS
Green Bay WI
Director of Student Services (SPED)
1/2/2022
Miss Rachel Buschkopf Wisconsin LS-Elementary School (3-5)
Racine WI
Ascension LS and Preschool
Sarasota FL
Teacher; Grades 1-2
1/2/2022
Mrs Alyssa Scharrer Eastside LS
Madison WI
St John LS
Watertown WI
ECM Teacher
1/2/2022
Mrs Sarah Kaulitz Trinity LS
Waukesha WI
St John LS
Watertown WI
Director; Director & Teacher of Special Education
1/2/2022
Mr Philip Ewerdt New Hope Lutheran Academy
West Melbourne FL
St John LS
Watertown WI
Teacher; Grade 5, Coaching
1/2/2022
Miss Rachel Wendland St John LS
Wauwatosa WI
St John LS
Watertown WI
ECM Director; Childcare
1/2/2022
Mr Jon Engelbrecht Luther High School
Onalaska WI
St Paul LS
Bangor WI
Principal; Grades 7-8
1/2/2022
Mr Matthew Kanzenbach St Paul LS
Livonia MI
Faith LS
Tacoma WA
Teacher; Grades 5-6, Athletic Director
1/2/2022
Mr Steven Biedenbender St Paul’s LS
New Ulm MN
Risen Savior LS
Mankato MN
Teacher; Grades 3-4, Music
1/2/2022
Mr Jon Woldt St John LS
Libertyville IL
Risen Savior LS
Mankato MN
Principal; Grades 7-8
1/2/2022
Mr Corey Pederson Gethsemane LS
Omaha NE
Cross of Glory LS
Washington MI
Principal; Grades 7-8
1/2/2022
Mr William Hinz St John’s LS
Pardeeville WI
Trinity LS
Marshfield WI
Principal; Grades 6-8
1/2/2022
Miss Elizabeth Henke Risen Savior Christian Academy
Pooler GA
CrossLife Christian Academy
Pflugerville TX
Teacher; Grades 1-2
1/3/2022
Mrs Lindsay Voeltner St Peter LS
Weyauwega WI
CrossLife Christian Academy
Pflugerville TX
ECM Teacher
1/3/2022
Mr Mitchell Giovannettone St Paul LS
Lake Mills WI
St John’s LS
Burlington WI
Principal; Grade 8 (25% teaching)
1/3/2022
Ms Elizabeth Kuschel Word of Life LS
Milwaukee WI
St John’s LS
Burlington WI
Teacher; Grades 5-6, English Language Arts
1/3/2022
Mrs Kelly Radke Cross of Glory LS
Washington MI
Jesus Loves Me Learning Center
North Mankato MN
ECM Teacher; 2-Year-Old
1/4/2022
Mrs Michelle Springer Immanuel LS
Salem OR
Jesus Loves Me Learning Center
North Mankato MN
ECM Teacher; Lead Pre-K
1/4/2022
Mrs Donna Woldt St John LS
Libertyville IL
Jesus Loves Me Learning Center
North Mankato MN
ECM Teacher; Lead Pre-K
1/4/2022
Mr Jeffry Sell Bay Pines LS
Seminole FL
Illinois Lutheran High School
Crete IL
Teacher; Grades 7-10, Science, Technology Director
1/4/2022
Mrs Julie Shevey St Paul LS
Muskego WI
St John LS
Lannon WI
Teacher; Kindergarten, Youth Choir
1/4/2022
Mrs Sarah Sell Bay Pines LS
Seminole FL
Illinois Lutheran Elementary School
Crete IL
Teacher; Kindergarten
1/4/2022
Mr Brent Bitter Grace LC
Charlotte NC
Illinois Lutheran Elementary School
Crete IL
Principal
1/4/2022
Mr Marvin Wittig Peace LS
Hartford WI
Divine Savior Lutheran Academy
Delray Beach FL
Teacher; Grades 5-6
1/5/2022
Mrs Debbie Wittig Peace LS
Hartford WI
Divine Savior Lutheran Academy
Delray Beach FL
Teacher; Grade 4
1/5/2022
Mr Nathan Hensler Zion LS
South Milwaukee WI
St John’s LS
Jefferson WI
Teacher; Grades 7-8, Athletic Director
1/5/2022
Mrs Karen Riley Peace LS
Sun Prairie WI
St Paul LS
Onalaska WI
Teacher; Kindergarten, Surround Care Liaison
1/5/2022
Mrs Stephanie Peitsmeyer St Mark LS
Lincoln NE
Beautiful Savior LS
Grove City OH
Teacher; Grade 1
1/6/2022
Ms Alison Wiedmann Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy
Deltona FL
Beautiful Savior LS
Grove City OH
Teacher; Grade 2
1/6/2022
Miss Barbara Noon Beautiful Savior Preschool
Clarksville TN
Beautiful Savior LS
Grove City OH
ECM Director & Lead Teacher
1/6/2022
Miss Amanda Ehrenberg St Paul LS
South Haven MI
Grace Lutheran Child Care
Charlotte NC
ECM Teacher
1/6/2022
Miss Cassandra Krug Life LS
Friendswood TX
Good Shepherd LS
Sioux Falls SD
Teacher; Kindergarten
1/6/2022
Miss Rachel Kramer Emmaus LS
Phoenix AZ
Beautiful Savior LS
Grove City OH
Teacher; Kindergarten
1/6/2022
Mr Joshua Rimpel Christ the King Academy
Palm Coast FL
Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Milwaukee WI
Teacher; Grade 10 Homeroom, Theology
1/7/2022
Prof Daniel Gawrisch Martin Luther College
New Ulm MN
Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Milwaukee WI
Administrator; Athletic Director
1/7/2022
Miss Karin Tiarks Mount Olive LS
Appleton WI
St Paul LS
Plymouth NE
Teacher; Kindergarten & Grade 1
1/9/2022
Mrs Caitlin Bare Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy
New Hope MN
St Mark LS
Citrus Heights CA
Teacher; Kindergarten, Principal Release-Time
1/9/2022
Mrs Sara Fendel Faith LS
Antioch IL
Emmaus LS
Phoenix AZ
ECM Director & 3K Teacher
1/9/2022
Mrs Alana Enger Divine Savior Lutheran Academy
Doral FL
New Hope Lutheran Academy
West Melbourne FL
Teacher; Grades 7-8
1/9/2022
Mr Christopher Hintz Christ the King LS
Bremerton WA
St Paul LS
Green Bay WI
Principal
1/9/2022
Mr Jacob Geidel Zion LS
Rhinelander WI
Morrison Zion LS
Greenleaf WI
Teacher; Grades 5-6
1/9/2022
Mrs Hillary Geidel Zion LS
Rhinelander WI
Morrison Zion LS
Greenleaf WI
Teacher; 4K/5K
1/9/2022
Mrs Jodi Rowe West Lutheran High School
Plymouth MN
St Mark LS
Citrus Heights CA
Teacher; Grades 3-4
1/9/2022
Mrs Kirsten Duin Peace LS
Sun Prairie WI
Morning Star LS
Jackson WI
ECM Director
1/9/2022
Mr Craig Breitkreutz Faith LS
Antioch IL
St Paul LS
Stevensville MI
Principal; Grades 7-8
1/9/2022
Mr Matthew Willems Divine Savior Lutheran Academy
Doral FL
West Lutheran High School
Plymouth MN
Teacher; Science, STEM, Coaching
1/9/2022
Mr Neil Schliewe Huron Valley Lutheran High School
Westland MI
Trinity LS
Brillion WI
Teacher; Grades 7-8, Youth Director
1/9/2022
Miss Kim Gnewuch Westside Christian School
Middleton WI
St Paul LS
Beverly Hills FL
Teacher; Grade 2
1/9/2022
Mrs Melissa Wieting Trinity LS
Minocqua WI
Mt Calvary LS
Redding CA
Teacher; Grades 1-3
1/9/2022
Mr Michael Wieting Trinity LS
Minocqua WI
Mt Calvary LS
Redding CA
Principal; Grades 6-8
1/9/2022
Miss Sophia Birner Morrison Zion LS
Greenleaf WI
St John LS
Waterloo WI
Teacher; Middle Grades, Athletic Director/Coaching
1/9/2022
Mrs Sarah Spike St Paul’s LS
New Ulm MN
Redeemer LS
Tucson AZ
Teacher; Grade 2
1/9/2022
Mr Eric Kaesermann St Paul LS
Arlington MN
Cross of Christ LS
Coon Rapids MN
Principal; Grades 7-8
1/9/2022
Mrs Lesley Kaesermann St Paul LS
Arlington MN
Cross of Christ LS
Coon Rapids MN
Teacher; Kindergarten
1/9/2022
Mrs Amber Guthmiller St Martin’s LS
Watertown SD
St John LS
Baraboo WI
Teacher; Grade 1
1/9/2022
Miss Allison Bovee Star of Bethlehem LS
New Berlin WI
Lamb of God LS
West Allis WI
Teacher; Grades 1-2, Music
1/9/2022
Miss Jennifer Hunt Gethsemane LS
Omaha NE
Trinity LS
Jenera OH
Teacher; Grades 3-4, School Music Director
1/9/2022
Mr Zachary Peterson Divine Savior Lutheran Academy
Doral FL
Bethel LS
Bay City MI
Teacher; Grades 3-5
1/9/2022
Mrs Rachel Rimpel Christ the King Academy
Palm Coast FL
Garden Homes LS
Milwaukee WI
Teacher; Grade 7 Dept.
1/9/2022
Mr Jarrod Pfarr St Peter LS
Appleton WI
West Lutheran High School
Plymouth MN
Teacher; Grades 9-12, English Language Arts
1/9/2022
Staff Ministers Current call New call Date issued
Mr Ryan Schmeling Evergreen Lutheran High School
Tacoma WA
Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School
New Ulm MN
Director of Mission Advancement
12/20/2021


CALLS ACCEPTED

Teachers Current call New call Date accepted
Mr Alan Schaffer Christ LS
Oakley MI
St John LS
Saginaw MI
Principal; Grades 7-8
12/11/2021
Mrs Christine Mastrocola Christ LS
Big Bend WI
Christ LS
Big Bend WI
Teacher; Grades 3-4, Director of Special Education
1/3/2022
Mrs Melody Krouse Trinity LS
Kaukauna WI
St Mark LS
Eau Claire WI
Teacher; Grade 1
1/3/2022
Mrs Jana Kogler Pilgrim LS
Mesa AZ
Pilgrim LS
Mesa AZ
ECM Teacher; Limited Duration, Jan – May 2022
1/4/2022
Mrs Shelley Kromschroeder Salem LS-Greenfield MN
Greenfield MN
Salem LS-Greenfield MN
Greenfield MN
Teacher; Grades 5-6, Provisional Call
1/4/2022
Mrs Hannah Ripley St Mark LS
Citrus Heights CA
St Mark LS
Citrus Heights CA
Teacher; Jr. Kindergarten, Administrative Release-Time Teacher
1/7/2022
Mrs Beth Weed David’s Star LS
Jackson WI
David’s Star LS
Jackson WI
Teacher; Grade 4, Technology Coordinator
1/8/2022
Mrs Catherine Biedenbender MLC Early Childhood Learning Center
New Ulm MN
Trinity LS
Nicollet MN
Teacher; Grades 3-4, One-Year Call
1/8/2022
Mrs Karlie Habermann   St Matthew’s LS
Oconomowoc WI
Teacher; Grade 1, Coaching
1/8/2022
Ms Beth Hauf Bethlehem LS-North
Germantown WI
Salem LS-Greenfield MN
Greenfield MN
Teacher; Grade 1-2
1/9/2022
Mr Aaron Bauer Garden Homes LS
Milwaukee WI
Garden Homes LS
Milwaukee WI
Administrator; Dean of Students
1/9/2022
Mr Nathan Bauer Garden Homes LS
Milwaukee WI
Garden Homes LS
Milwaukee WI
Principal
1/9/2022
Staff Ministers Current call New call Date accepted
Mrs Rachel Lemke Fox Valley Lutheran High School
Appleton WI
Immanuel LC
Greenville WI
Staff Minister; Family/Outreach
12/18/2021


CALLS DECLINED

Pastors Current call New call Date declined
Rev Andrew Schroer Redeemer LC
Edna TX
Pan de Vida LC
Garden Grove CA
Pastor
12/18/2021
Rev Benjamin Schmudlach First LC
La Crosse WI
St Paul’s LC
Menomonie WI
Associate Pastor
12/20/2021
Rev Stephen Schmiel Faith Evangelical LC
Prior Lake MN
St Paul’s LC
Menomonie WI
Associate Pastor
12/24/2021
Rev Luke Myslik Zion LC
Peshtigo WI
St Luke LC
New Lisbon WI
Associate Pastor
1/5/2022
Rev Paul Bowe Gethsemane LC
Oklahoma City OK
Zion LC
Rhinelander WI
Associate Pastor
1/6/2022
Rev M John Derme Shepherd of the Mountains LC
Reno NV
St Paul LC
Saint James MN
Pastor
1/8/2022
Rev Matthew Vik St Paul’s LC
Fort Atkinson WI
St Peter LC
Saint Peter MN
Associate Pastor
1/9/2022
Rev Nathanael Scharf St Paul’s LC
New Ulm MN
Divine Savior LC-West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach FL
Pastor
1/9/2022
Rev David Backus Eternal Love LC
Appleton WI
King of Kings LC
Wasilla AK
Pastor
1/9/2022
Teachers Current call New call Date declined
Mrs Amanda Ofstie Little Lambs Learning Center
Mandan ND
Zion Lutheran Preschool
Mobridge SD
ECM Teacher
12/12/2021
Mr Jeffrey Wetzel St Paul LS
Muskego WI
Christ Alone LS
Thiensville WI
Principal; Grades 5-6 2022-2023, Principal 2023-2024
12/17/2021
Miss Christine Wempner Emmanuel LS
Tempe AZ
Divine Savior Academy – Sienna
Missouri City TX
Teacher; Grade 1
12/31/2021
Mrs Susan Ott St John LS
Lannon WI
Good Shepherd’s LS
West Allis WI
Teacher; Grades 1-2
1/3/2022
Miss Miriam Schliewe St John LS
Redwood Falls MN
Kids Crossing Early Learning Center
Madison WI
ECM Teacher; 4K
1/3/2022
Mrs Rachel Hansen Good Shepherd LS
Burnsville MN
Divine Savior Lutheran Academy
Delray Beach FL
ECM Teacher
1/3/2022
Mr Justin Hansen Good Shepherd LS
Burnsville MN
Divine Savior Lutheran Academy
Delray Beach FL
Teacher; Grade 4
1/3/2022
Miss Lindsay Ernst Garden Homes LS
Milwaukee WI
Emmaus LS
Phoenix AZ
Teacher; Lower Grades
1/3/2022
Mr Charles Ungemach   St Paul LS
Menomonie WI
Teacher; Grades 3-4, Limited-Duration, Jan-June 2022
1/3/2022
Mrs Elissa Ellermann Christ-St Peter LS-West Campus
Milwaukee WI
Reformation LS
San Diego CA
Teacher; Grade 1
1/4/2022
Mrs Sarah Lofsness St John LS
Libertyville IL
Holy Word Christian Academy
Austin TX
Teacher; Kindergarten
1/4/2022
Mr Matthew Bauer Great Plains Lutheran High School
Watertown SD
Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Milwaukee WI
Administrator; Athletic Director
1/4/2022
Mr Nicholas Kressin St Paul’s LS
New Ulm MN
Divine Savior Lutheran Academy
Doral FL
Teacher; Middle School Social Studies & English
1/4/2022
Miss Tabitha Mays Samuel LS
Marshall MN
Mt Olive LS
Delano MN
Teacher; Kindergarten
1/5/2022
Mrs Naomi Getka Faith LS
Tacoma WA
St Paul LS
Appleton WI
Teacher; Grade 1, Coaching
1/5/2022
Miss Corinne Humann Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School
Waco NE
West Lutheran High School
Plymouth MN
Teacher; Grades 9-12, English Language Arts
1/5/2022
Mr George Kellermann Good Shepherd LS
Midland MI
St John LS
Red Wing MN
Principal; Grades 7-8
1/5/2022
Mr Timothy Hochmuth Good Shepherd’s LS
West Allis WI
Trinity-St Luke Clark St Campus
Watertown WI
Teacher; Upper Grades, Athletic Director
1/5/2022
Mr Zachary Cvikel Morning Star LS
Jackson WI
Crown of Life LS
Hubertus WI
Teacher; Grades 3-4, Technology Director
1/5/2022
Miss Kaylen Orr Building Blocks Christian Academy
Los Angeles CA
Divine Savior Academy – Santa Rita Ranch
Liberty Hill TX
ECM Director; Kindergarten
1/5/2022
Mr Jacob Rothe Mt Calvary LS
Redding CA
Peridot-Our Savior’s LS
Peridot AZ
Teacher; Grade 7
1/5/2022
Miss Janelle Glodowski Divine Peace LS
Largo MD
Immanuel LS
Greenville WI
Teacher; Lower Grades
1/6/2022
Mr Jon Kulhanek Bay Pines LS
Seminole FL
Salem LS
Stillwater MN
Teacher; Grades 5-8, ELA, Music Director
1/6/2022
Mr Todd Brassow St John LS
Redwood Falls MN
Peace LS
Livonia MI
Principal; Grades 7-8
1/6/2022
Mrs Kara Krull Wee Love Learning Center
Appleton WI
St Paul Lutheran Child Center
Winneconne WI
ECM Teacher; Assistant ECM Director, 4K Lead
1/7/2022
Mr Aaron Kjenstad St Marcus LS – Main Campus K4 – Gr 8
Milwaukee WI
Our Savior’s LS
Zion IL
Principal; Grades 6-8
1/7/2022
Mr Luke Beilke Ascension LS and Preschool
Sarasota FL
Shepherd of the Valley LS
Westminster CO
Principal; Grades 6-8
1/7/2022
Mr Nicholas Bush Salem LS
Milwaukee WI
Network
Milwaukee WI
Grace Christian Academy
Falls Church VA
Principal
1/7/2022
Miss Deanna Rahn Wisconsin LS-Middle School (6-8)
Racine WI
St Paul LS
Wisconsin Rapids WI
Teacher; Grades 1-2
1/8/2022
Mr Christopher Mundstock Peridot-Our Savior’s LS
Peridot AZ
Good Shepherd LS
Burton MI
Principal; Grades 6-8, Athletic Director
1/8/2022
Mr Bryan Schneck Zion LS
Monroe MI
Trinity LS
Belle Plaine MN
Principal; Grades 7-8
1/9/2022
Mr Steven Vasold Luther Preparatory School
Watertown WI
Michigan Lutheran Seminary
Saginaw MI
Administrator; Vice-President
1/9/2022
Miss Hannah Cook Zion LS
Chesaning MI
Carlsbad Christian Academy
Carlsbad CA
Teacher; Grade 4
1/9/2022


RESIGNED

Teachers Current call Date resigned
Mrs Carrie Pilarski Precious Little Blessings
Glencoe MN
5/20/2022
Mrs Bethany J Behm Trinity LS
Aberdeen SD
6/30/2022
Miss Grace Schultz Emmanuel LS
Tempe AZ
6/30/2022
Mrs Julia Pasch St John LS
Watertown WI
6/30/2022


CALLED TO ETERNAL GLORY

Teachers Home church Death date
Mrs Katherine Alderman St Matthew’s LS
Stoddard WI
12/30/2021
Mrs Kristy Banaszak Morning Star LS
Jackson WI
12/31/2021
Mr Larry Numerich   1/6/2022


RETIREMENT

Pastors Current call Date retired
Rev Philip Gieschen Christian Giving Counselor – MN/So
New Ulm MN
6/30/2022
Rev Philip Malchow Kettle Moraine LHS
Jackson WI
6/30/2022
Rev Adam Horneber Immanuel LC
Lakeside AZ
7/31/2022
Rev Gregory Hermanson Faith LC
Antioch IL
7/31/2022
Teachers Current call Date retired
Mr Richard Gibson St Croix Lutheran Academy
West Saint Paul MN
6/30/2022
Mrs Carol Hermanson Shoreland Lutheran High School
Kenosha WI
6/30/2022
Mrs Karilynn Barthels St John’s LS
Two Rivers WI
6/30/2022
Mrs Elizabeth Wessel St Paul LS
Saint James MN
6/30/2022
Mrs Dawn Boerneke St John LS
Fox Lake WI
6/30/2022

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