St. John's Staff All of our teachers in Kindergarten through eighth grade are qualified, experienced, and have had extensive training as Christian teachers.  Our preschool teachers are trained and have Early Childhood certification. Teachers are considered Called into the teaching ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ, and are deeply dedicated to this calling.     Michael Schmid - Lead Pastor Mark Heine - Family Life Pastor Steve Dierker - Youth Minister Joel Wahlers - Principal Tim Kramer - Business Administrator Janis King - Preschool Director & Green Group Teacher Cindy Zeller - Office Manager Nancy Draeger - PALS Director Mark Kusel - Eighth Grade Bob Hauch - Seventh Grade Debbie Stanhope - Sixth Grade Mike Newton - Fifth Grade Doris Klein - Fourth Grade Betsy Gewirz - Third Grade Mari Buss - Second Grade Ellen Burmester - First Grade Jennie Lovie - Kindergarten Karen Laughridge - Preschool Yellow Group Sue Straw - Preschool Blue Group Karen Loper - Preschool Red Group Dawn Wahlers - Computer / Technology Jill Kusel - Resource Teacher Sarah Santora - Choraliers Director Sonia Tinnnon - Spanish Teacher Julie Giovanonni - PE Teacher (K-4)