What We Do
The administration, faculty, and staff of Lutheran High School are dedicated to providing Christ-centered service to young people and their families.
Organizational Structure
We have 3 main functions as an Organization: Business, Advancement & School. Click here to view more details, our team and how each function enables the mission at Lutheran High.
Faculty & staff
Lutheran High School believes that each individual student is a unique child of God. In order to best meet the unique needs of students, LHS highly values one-to-one relationships between faculty, staff and students. It is often said, “a student doesn’t care how much you know, unless they know how much you care.” Education happens most effectively when relationships are developed between teacher and student. The unique 4x4 block schedule at LHS allows teachers to create and maintain those relationships since teachers work with only 60-70 students each semester for 80 minutes each day. LHS teachers are passionate about helping their students reach their full potential.
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Dr. Jonathan Bernhardt, Ed.D.
Principal
jbernhardt@lhssc.org . Ext. 1002
Matthew 28: 19-20
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Mr. Melvin Bethany, BS
Director of Activities
bethany@lhssc.org . Ext. 1004
Isaiah 43:1-4
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Mr. Micah Braddy, BA
Director of Admissions
mbraddy@lhssc.org . Ext. 1006
Psalm 145:13
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Mr. Vince Braddy, MAT, MAH
Social Studies, Assistant Principal
braddy@lhssc.org . Ext. 1013
John 3:16
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Mrs. Marie Branneky, MA
English
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Mr. Bob Breuer, MA
Physical Education
Luke 6:31
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Mrs. Hannah Brockman, BA
English, Theology
Colossians 1:17
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Mrs. Megan Christian, M.Ed.
English, Social Studies
Romans 8:38-39
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Mr. Taylor Christian, MA
Social Studies
Psalm 46:1-3
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Mrs. Elizabeth Cipriano, B.Ed.
Orchestra
Psalm 98:4
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Mrs. Kelly Dale, BS
World Languages
Ephesians 2:8-9
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Mr. Corey Dowden, MS
Counseling, Physical Education
Galatians 6:9
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Mrs. Kelley Erhardt
Controller
erhardt@lhssc.org . Ext. 1005
Philipians 4:13
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Mrs. Elizabeth Fruend, BA
Social Studies, Physical Education
2 Timothy 4:7
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Mrs. Marsha Gee
Database Management Coordinator
gee@lhssc.org . Ext. 1012
Isaiah 41:10
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Mrs. Kelsi Geuns
Community Relations & Alumni Coordinator
Romans 12:6-8
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Ms. Karen Harbison, MA
LASE Staff
harbison@lhssc.org Ext. 1614
Philippians 4:6–7
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Mr. Stevan Hendricks, M.Ed.
English, Social Studies
Colossians 3:12-15
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Ms. Sarah Herman, BS
LASE Staff
Ezra 10:14
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Mr. Brent Hickenbottom, MS
Event Coordinator
Mark 10:13-14
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Mr. Michael Holtmeier, MAR, MA
Religion
Ephesians 3:16-19
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Mrs. Teri Hurt, M.Ed.
Mathematics
Philippians 4:13
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Mrs. Shelli Junkel
Administrative Assistant, Student Services
junkel@lhssc.org . Ext. 1011
John 1:5
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Mrs. Geri Kidd, M.Ed.
LASE Staff
kidd@lhssc.org . Ext. 1016
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Mrs. Sue Krauss, MA, M.Ed.
Mathematics, Registrar
Romans 8:38-39
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Mr. Dan Kreienkamp, MA
Religion
John 1:1-5
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Dr. Doug Kuhlmann, Ed.D., CMAA
Head of School
dkuhlmann@lhssc.org . Ext. 1014
1 Peter 4:10
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Mr. Dave Leppien
Facilities
dleppien@lhssc.org . Ext. 1633
Joshua 1:9
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Mrs. Jana Leppien
Assistant Director of Activities
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Mr. Josh Linn, M.Ed.
Science, Mathematics, PLTW
Job 12:7-10
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Mrs. Amber Maddick, BS
Art
Ephesians 2:8-9
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Mrs. Amy Maier, MA
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Ephesians 3:17-19
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Mrs. Ellie McComas, BS
Social Studies, Research Coordinator
2 Timothy 1:7
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Mrs. Jackie Miller, MS
Art
Proverbs 16:24
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Mrs. Erin Mooney, M.Ed.
Director of Student Services
mooney@lhssc.org . Ext. 1018
John 10:27-28
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Mrs. Melanie Nichols, BS
Business Education
Matthew 11:28-30
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Mrs. Jenoa Olson, M. Ed.
Science
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Mrs. Kathryn Pennington, BS
Mathematics
Romans 5:8
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Mr. Bob Polkinghorne, M.Ed.
Mathematics
Matthew 28:20
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Rev. Dr. John Reinke, Ph.D.
American Sign Language
2 Timothy 1:7-9
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Mrs. Kendra Rueckert, MA
Religion
Lamentations 3:22-23
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Mr. Brian Scheller, MME
Music, Spiritual Life Coordinator
scheller@lhssc.org . Ext. 1603
Psalm 150:6
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Mrs. Julie Schmidt
Administrative Assistant, School Office
mainoffice@lhssc.org . Ext. 1003
Isaiah 54:10
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Mrs. Amy Scott, MA
World Languages
Romans 8:28
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Mr. Kevin Sheck
PLTW
Psalm 111:2
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Mrs. Kathie Shurtleff, BS
Chemistry
John 14:6
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Mrs. Abby Sides, BA
English
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Mr. Grant Stadler, BSE
Social Studies
Revelation 2:10
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Mr. David Steinbacher, MS.Ed.
Science
Romans 8:28
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Mrs. Karen Thaemert
American Sign Language
Psalm 23:6
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Dr. Bernard Tonjes, Ph.D.
Psychology
Romans 8:28
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Mrs. Allison Tripp, MA
Mathematics, Technology Integration Coordinator
tripp@lhssc.org . Ext. 1007
Rev 2:10b
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Mrs. Caitlin Varady, MA
Outreach Coordinator
Jeremiah 29:11
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Mrs. Sarah Winter, MA
Science
Matthew 9:13