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Ms. Christa Doyle
Preschool / Transitional Kindergarten
Education:   Ms. Doyle graduated from Concordia University with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. She has worked in Early Childhood for twenty-five years now. Ms. Doyle loves watching children learn and grow.  She feels truly blessed to be part of the St. Paul's church and school family.  She and her youngest daughter moved to West Point in August of 2022.  Her oldest daughter lives in Omaha.     Ms. Doyle is new to St. Paul Lutheran School this year. 
Email: cdoyle@stpaulwpne.org

Ms. Doyle's favorite Bible verses:

Joshua 1:9 (NIV)
"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.”

Psalm 37:10 (NIV)
A little while, and the wicked will be no more;
    though you look for them, they will not be found.

Teacher Tidbits:
Favorite Food = Spaghetti
Favorite Drink = Latte, anything more milk than coffee
Favorite Color = Sky Blue & Yellow
Favorite Flower/Plant =  Wildflowers
Favorite Music/Song = "You Say " by Lauren Daigle, "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" 
Favorite Restaurant = Local Independent Restaurants
Favorite Books = YES!  I Love all kinds of books.
Favorite Sports or Team = High School Football
Pets =  Pie (mutt),  Sissy (Chaweenie), Milk (cat), & Teddy (cat)
Hobbies/Collectibles = I love being outdoors in nature.
If you could go anywhere.... I would go camping ... give me a campfire & stars and I am good!
What's something most people don't know about you?  I was confirmed in the Chapel at Worms, Germany.
What's new with you?  Everything . . . be patient with me I am adjusting.

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Miss Emily Muench
Kindergarten, 1st  & 2nd Grade Teacher 
Volleyball Coach
Visit her classroom blog:  http://msmuench.weebly.com
Education: Graduated from Concordia University, Seward, NE in May 2016 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Special Education.  Nebraska Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education, K-8, and Special Education, K-12.  Miss Meunch has been at St. Paul Lutheran School since the fall of 2016.
Email:  emuench@stpaulwpne.org

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Miss Muench's favorite Bible verse:

Isaiah 41:10 New International Version (NIV)

10 So do not fear, for I am with you;
    do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
    I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Teacher Tidbits:
Favorite Food = Pepperoni Pizza or anything with Noodles ;)
Favorite Drink = Strawberry Smoothie or Dr. Pepper
Favorite Color = Pink
Favorite Flower/Plant =  Any ferns or succulents
Favorite Music/Song = "Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" 
Favorite Restaurant = Olive Garden
Favorite Books = "There Was and Old Lady" series.
Favorite Sports or Team = Nebraska Huskers!
Hobbies/Collectibles = Cooking & Baking
If you could go anywhere.... I'd like to go visit where my ancestors came from in Germany.
What's something most people don't know about you?  I have amblyopia in my right eye
What's new with you?  I am beginning my 7th year here at St. Paul's!  This summer I have been able to enjoy lots of time on the farm and taking in some family time too.

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​Mrs. Jill Recker
Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade Para Educator  
Morning Christian Fitness Director
Education:   Graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science.  Previously she has worked for 4 years as an aide in Elementary Education.  Mrs. Recker has worked at St. Paul Lutheran School since the fall of 2017. 

Mrs. Recker's favorite Bible verse:

1 Peter 1:22 New International Version (NIV)
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22 Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply, from the heart.[a]

Staff  Tidbits:
Favorite Food = Filet & Loaded Baked Potato with green onions &
a Salad with Ranch 
Favorite Drink = Diet Coke
Favorite Color = Green
Favorite Flower/Plant =  Sunflower
Favorite Music/Song =  Country & "Since You've Been Gone" by Kelly Clarkson
Favorite Restaurant = Texas Roadhouse
Favorite Sports or Team = Huskers, Cubs & Creighton Basketball
Pets = 1 dog Winnie (mini husky) & 4 cats Brownie, Jellybean, Oreo, & Sprinkles
Hobbies/Collectibles = Volleyball, Hiking, Playing Cards & Board Games with my family!
If you could go anywhere.... Hawaii
What's something most people don't know about you?  I have played rec softball for over 20 years!​

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Mrs. Tammy Schroeder
 3rd, 4th & 5th  Grade Teacher
​​Visit her classroom's blog: http://thelearningnook.wordpress.com/
Education: Graduated from Concordia University, Seward, NE with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary/Early Childhood with a minor in English. She holds a Nebraska Teaching Certificate in Elementary K-8.  She has taught in Madison, NE for 10 years. Mrs. Schroeder has been at St. Paul Lutheran School since 1999.
Awarded:  K-12 LCMS Teacher of the Year Oct 2017
Email:  tschroeder@stpaulwpne.org

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Mrs. Schroeder's favorite Bible verse:

Psalm 46:10 New International Version (NIV)
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​10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
    I will be exalted among the nations,
    I will be exalted in the earth.”

Teacher Tidbits:
Favorite Food = Dark Chocolate & Cheese Pizza
Favorite Drink = Iced Coffee, Hot Tea, Diet Dr. Pepper & Propel Water
Favorite Color = Purple
Favorite Flower/Plant =  Daisies
Favorite Music/Song =  Christian , Piano
Favorite Restaurant = Olive Garden
Favorite Book =  Jane Austen is my favorite author.  "Pride and Prejudice" is my favorite book. I read it at least once a year. 
Favorite Sports or Team = Dallas Cowboys
Pets = Two dogs, Tucker & Jax
Hobbies/Collectibles = I collect teacups & teapots
If you could go anywhere.... Beach
What's something most people don't know about you?  I love to write & I love quiet!
What is New with you?  I have taken up cross stitch 

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Mrs. Colleen Brockmann
6th, 7th & 8th Grade Teacher 
Technology Coordinator
Education: Graduated from College of St. Mary, Omaha, NE in 1991 with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. She completed Colloquy in 2003 from Concordia University, Seward, NE. She holds a Nebraska Teaching Certificate in Elementary and Early Childhood Education K-8.  She taught at Zion Lutheran School, Bancroft, NE for 8 years.  Mrs. Brockmann has been teaching at St. Paul Lutheran School since 2003.
Email:  cdbrockmann@stpaulwpne.org

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Mrs. Brockmann's favorite Bible verse:

Ephesians 2:8-9 New Living Translation (NLT)

​8 God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. 9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.

Teacher Tidbits:
Favorite Food = Dark Chocolate
Favorite Drink = Regular Coffee or Water
Favorite Color = Purple & Red
Favorite Flower/Plant =  Christmas Cactus
Favorite Music/Song =  "Voice of Truth by Casting Crowns & "So Long Self" by Mercy Me, Christian Rock & Hard Rock
Favorite Book = Fantasy Fiction
Favorite Sports or Team = Golf / Football, Huskers, Ravens & Rams
Pets = Lots of farm cats
Hobbies/Collectibles = Reading
If you could go anywhere.... Ireland or Australia
What's something most people don't know about you?  My first teaching job was in a 2 room school house and I taught K-8.
What is New with you?  God Surprises me with new things on a daily basis!​

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Mrs. Denise Belinsky
Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Education:  ​Graduated from the University of Michigan - Dearborn in 1994 with a Bachelor's of Arts Degree.  Mrs. Belinsky has held numerous jobs including  running the Focus Room for 9 years at Bear Lake Schools in Bear Lake, MI.  She also holds both a current Nursing Assistant certification and Medication Aide certification.  Mrs. Belinsky has worked at St. Paul Lutheran School since January of 2022.
Email:  stpaulschool@stpaulwpne.org

Mrs. Belinsky's favorite Bible verses:

Jeremiah 29:11 New International Version (NIV)
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.

Psalm 139 :23-24 New International Version (NIV)
23 Search me, God, and know my heart;
    test me and know my anxious thoughts.
24 See if there is any offensive way in me,
    and lead me in the way everlasting.

Staff Tidbits:
Favorite Food = Anything Dark Chocolate, Caramel is a always a plus 
Favorite Drink = Iced Caramel & Chocolate coffee
Favorite Color = Royal/Navy Blue, Teal & Ivory, & Burgundy
Favorite Flower = Any that don't die on me and yes, I have killed a cactus!  ;)
Favorite Music/Song = "You Say " by Lauren Daigle, "Who Am I?" by Casting Crowns, "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" LSB 686, "We Praise You and Acknowledge You, O God" LSB 941
Favorite Restaurant = La Shish (Syrian food) & Black Cow Fat Pig
Favorite Books = YES Please!  Clean Romance - My kids have always said that the way to punish me was to take away my Kindle!  ;)
Favorite Sports or Team = Volleyball, Football, Cross Country, Indoor & Outdoor Track-n-Field.  Any that my kids are in!
Pets =  Four cats:  Nicco (my bigger than a small dog cat), Socks, Sprout & Sprite (my ADHD kitty).
Hobbies/Collectibles = Reading & Sign Language
If you could go anywhere.... Ireland or Australia
What's something most people don't know about you?  I know enough Sign Language to be dangerous, but not enough to be certified!  I started to learn so that I could interpret sermons for my hubby.  I have also been called the loudest signer.
What's new with you?  I have only lived in Nebraska since August 2021 and experienced my very first December tornado not long after.

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Mr. William "Mac" McAllister
Principal / PE Teacher
Education:  ​Mr. Mac received his BA  in Elementary Education from Midland Lutheran College.  He received a Masters in Education Administration from the University of Nebraska-Omaha, a Specialist in  Educational Leadership from the University of Nebraska-​Lincoln and his Doctorate (ABD) in Educational Leadership from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.  He has held numerous positions over the years such as teacher, student teacher supervisor, elementary principal, superintendent of schools, both assistant and head football coach, receiver & quarterback coach, recruiting coordinator & offensive coordinator.  He has worked at Sargent Public Schools, University of Nebraska Omaha, Sutherland Public Schools, Concordia University, West Holt Public Schools and most recently, West Point Public Schools, before joining us here at St. Paul's.  He has earned ​awards such as ​an Outstanding Teacher Award, ​the ​Nebraska Coach of the Year, Coach of the Year, East West All-Star Coach (Twice), GPAC – HAAC Conference All Star Coach, and Regional Superintendent of the ​Year (Twice).  He says that his greatest accomplishments are being married to his beautiful wife ​Peg ​for 35 years, having four wonderful children (Emily a teacher,  Faith an optometrist, Mariah a registered nurse and Josiah who is currently in his 4th year of medical school) and three grandchildren, Benjamin, Olivia, and Beau.  This is Mr. Mac's first year with us here at St. Paul.
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Mr. Mac's favorite Bible verses:

John 1:1-20 (NIV)
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​1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome[a] it. . . . 19 Now this was John’s testimony when the Jewish leaders[c] in Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him who he was. 20 He did not fail to confess, but confessed freely, “I am not the Messiah.”

Staff Tidbits:
Favorite Food = Pizza
Favorite Drink = Regular Coffee or Water
Favorite Color = Red
Favorite Music/Song = Anything by Mercy Me
Favorite Restaurant = Texas Roadhouse
Favorite Books = Bible
Favorite Sports or Team = Cadets, Huskers & Chiefs
Pets =  A dog named Titan
Hobbies/Collectibles = Reading & Fishing
If you could go anywhere.... Beach
What's something most people don't know about you?  I have four Great kids!
What's new with you?  I am consulting and am semi-retired.

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Pastor John P. Gierke
Pastor
Education:  Pastor Gierke received his BA from Concordia University, Nebraska in Seward in 1991 (History major, Religious Education minor, Pre-Seminary program), and his MDiv and Theological Diploma from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO in 1996. He also studied at the seminary of the LCMS’ sister-Synod in Germany, Lutherische Theologische Hochschule, in Oberursel, Germany during the 1993-1994 school year as an exchange student. He served in various pastoral roles in the LCMS and its Mid-South District in Tennessee and Arkansas before accepting the Call from St. Paul Lutheran Church and School and coming to West Point in March 2022.
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Pastor Gierke's favorite Bible verses:

Psalm 23:1  (ESV)
23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

1 Corinithians 15:10a  (NIV)
10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. 

Pastor Tidbits:
Favorite Food = Lasagna
Favorite Color = Blue
Favorite Flower =  Easter Lily/Norfolk Pine Tree/Corn
Favorite Music/Song = Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Music; "Who Am I?" by Casting Crowns; "He's Risen, He's Risen, Christ Jesus the Lord;" "Even So Come" by Kristian Stanfill
Favorite Restaurant = The BBQ Shop - Memphis, TN
Favorite Books = Mr. Popper's Penguins
Favorite Sports or Team = Chicago Cubs
Pets =  Rose, our Golden Retriever
Hobbies/Collectibles = Space / LEGO's
If you could go anywhere.... the Moon;  International Space Station
What's something most people don't know about you?  Snoopy is my favorite cartoon character.
What's new with you?  Life in West Point with Runza's readily available! ;)