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.
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.

Ms. Sarah Atchity, BS
LASE Staff

Dr. Jonathan Bernhardt, Ed.D.
Principal
jbernhardt@lhssc.org . Ext. 1002

Mr. Melvin Bethany, BS
Director of Activities
bethany@lhssc.org . Ext. 1004

Mr. Micah Braddy, BA
Director of Enrollment
mbraddy@lhssc.org . Ext. 1006

Mr. Vince Braddy, MAT, MAH
Social Studies, Assistant Principal
braddy@lhssc.org . Ext. 1013

Mrs. Marie Branneky, MA
English

Mr. Bob Breuer, MA
Physical Education

Mrs. Hannah Brockman
English, Theology

Ms. Kathryn Castens
Mathematics

Mrs. Megan Christian, M.Ed.
World Geography, New Testament, Comm II

Mr. Taylor Christian, MA
World History, International Affairs

Mrs. Elizabeth Cipriano, B.Ed.
Orchestra

Mrs. Kelly Dale, BS
Spanish I

Mr. Mark Daniels
Athletic Trainer

Mr. Corey Dowden
Counseling, Physical Education

Mrs. Kelley Erhardt
Controller
erhardt@lhssc.org . Ext. 1005

Dr. Craig Ernstmeyer, MBA, Ed.D.
Head of School
ernstmeyer@lhssc.org . Ext. 1001

Mrs. Elizabeth Fruend, BA
Social Studies, Physical Education

Mrs. Marsha Gee
Database Management Coordinator
gee@lhssc.org . Ext. 1012

Ms. Karen Harbison, MA
LASE Staff
harbison@lhssc.org Ext.1614

Ms. Sarah Harbison, AGS
LASE Staff

Mr. Stevan Hendricks, M.Ed.
English, Social Studies

Mrs. Chelsea Henry, MA
Director of Student Services
henry@lhssc.org . Ext. 1009

Mr. Michael Holtmeier, MAR, MA
Religion

Mrs. Teri Hurt, M.Ed.
Math

Mrs. Shelli Junkel
Administrative Assistant, Student Services
junkel@lhssc.org . Ext. 1011

Mrs. Geri Kidd, M.Ed.
Freshman Counselor, LASE Staff
kidd@lhssc.org . Ext. 1016

Mrs. Sue Krauss, MA, M.Ed.
Mathematics, Registrar

Mr. Dan Kreienkamp, MA
Religion

Dr. Doug Kuhlmann, Ed.D., CMAA
Assistant Head of School
dkuhlmann@lhssc.org . Ext. 1014

Mr. Dave Leppien
Facilities
dleppien@lhssc.org . Ext. 1633

Mrs. Jana Leppien
Assistant Director of Activities
athletic@lhssc.org . Ext. 1015

Mr. Josh Linn, M.Ed.
Mathematics, Chemistry

Ms. Abby Lohmeyer, BA
English

Mrs. Amber Maddick, BS
Art

Mrs. Amy Maier, MA
Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Mrs. Jackie Miller
Art

Mrs. Erin Mooney, M.Ed.
Practical Arts, Counselor
mooney@lhssc.org . Ext. 1018

Mrs. Melanie Nichols
Business Education

Mrs. Jenoa Olson, M. Ed.
Science

Mr. Bob Polkinghorne, M.Ed.
Math

Rev. Dr. John Reinke,Ph.D.
American Sign Language

Mrs. Kendra Rueckert, MA
Religion

Mr. Brian Scheller, MME
Music, Religion, Spiritual Life Coordinator
scheller@lhssc.org . Ext. 1603

Mrs. Julie Schmidt
Administrative Assistant, School Office
mainoffice@lhssc.org . Ext. 1003

Mrs. Amy Scott, MA
French I, Spanish V

Mr. Kevin Sheck
PLTW - Digital Electronics

Mrs. Kathie Shurtleff, BS
Chemistry

Ms. Ellie Smith, BS
Computer Applications, Research Coordinator

Mr. Grant Stadler
Social Studies

Mr. David Steinbacher, MS.Ed.
Science

Mrs. Karen Thaemert
American Sign Language

Dr. Bernard Tonjes, Ph.D.
Psychology

Mrs. Allison Tripp, MA
Mathematics, Technology Integration Coordinator
tripp@lhssc.org . Ext. 1007

Mrs. Caitlin Varady, MA
Outreach Coordinator

Mrs. Sarah Winter, MA
Science