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Ms. Christa Doyle Preschool / Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten Teacher 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. This is Ms. Doyle's second year here at St. Paul Lutheran School. Email: cdoyle@stpaulwpne.org |
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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. |
Ms. Zoey Bergman
1st & 2nd Grade Teacher
Education: Graduated from Elgin Public Schools in 2017. After that she earned her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education in 2018 from Northeast Community College. She then took a semester off and then enrolled in the Early Childhood Inclusive Education program at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Since she was getting this degree in the heart of COVID she took a semester off. She then began again and gained her Bachelor’s degree in December of 2022. Since earning her degree, she had been a long-term sub for West Point Public as well as a Nanny in Oakland. Ms. Bergman is new to St. Paul Lutheran School this year.
Email: zbergman@stpaulwpne.org
1st & 2nd Grade Teacher
Education: Graduated from Elgin Public Schools in 2017. After that she earned her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education in 2018 from Northeast Community College. She then took a semester off and then enrolled in the Early Childhood Inclusive Education program at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Since she was getting this degree in the heart of COVID she took a semester off. She then began again and gained her Bachelor’s degree in December of 2022. Since earning her degree, she had been a long-term sub for West Point Public as well as a Nanny in Oakland. Ms. Bergman is new to St. Paul Lutheran School this year.
Email: zbergman@stpaulwpne.org
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Ms. Bergman's favorite Bible verse: Isaiah John 3:16 New International Version (NIV) 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Psalm 46:5 New International Version (NIV) 5 God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day. |
Teacher Tidbits:
Favorite Food = Steak, anything with pasta or rice Favorite Drink = Iced Cofee (on the sweet side), Diet Coke, Mountain Dew or Water Favorite Color = Yellow Favorite Flower/Plant = Sunflower, Pothos or Snake plant Favorite Music/Song = Little mix if everything. Mainly Country, Pop, a little Rock, some spiritual. Favorite Restaurant = District Table & Tap or Texas Roadhouse Favorite Books = Anything with Mysteries Favorite Sport/Team = Huskers and Chiefs Pets = Huxley a Chihuahua Poodle, Finn a Golden Retriever and Smokey an Australian Shepard Hobbies/Collectibles = Gardening, Crafting and Farming If you could go anywhere ... Spain and Rome What's something most people don't know about you? I love to cook and bake. What's is New with you? This is my first year teaching on my own! I’ve been a para and subbed, but now it’s all me! I will also be getting married on December 16th! |
Mrs. Tammy Schroeder
3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Teacher
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: tsschroeder@stpaulwpne.org
Mrs. Tammy Schroeder
3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Teacher
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: tsschroeder@stpaulwpne.org
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Mrs. Schroeder's favorite Bible verse: Psalm 46:10 New International Version (NIV) 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 |
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. Jill Recker
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. Email: jrecker@stpaulwpne.org |
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Mrs. Recker's favorite Bible verse: 1 Peter 1:22 New International Version (NIV) 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. |
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 Bailey (mini husky) & 3 cats Brownie, Jellybean, & Oreo 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. Kaylee Jamison Preschool / Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten Para Educator Education: Graduated from Cozad Public Schools in 2019. After graduating from high school she attended Wayne State College where she earned credits towards a degree in Elementary Education. Mrs. Jamison has been working as a head daycare teacher in West Point and is eager to be in a classroom with kiddos at Saint Paul Lutheran School. Mrs. Jamison is new to St. Paul Lutheran School this year. Email: kjamison@stpaulwpne.org |
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Mrs. Jamison's favorite Bible verses: Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths." |
Staff Tidbits:
Favorite Food = Anything peanut butter or birthday cake flavored Favorite Drink = Sweet Tea & Dr. Pepper Favorite Color = Pink!! Favorite Flower = I love any house plants. Favorite Music/Song = Mostly country! Favorite Spiritual: God Only Knows by for KING & COUNTRY Favorite Restaurant = Qdoba or Whiskey Creek Favorite Books = The Rainbow Fish Favorite Sports or Team = I enjoy softball, golf & bowling. Pets = GiGi a cat & Wimmer a mini dachshund Hobbies/Collectibles = I love crafts & outdoor activities, camping, fishing etc. If you could go anywhere.... Italy What's something most people don't know about you? I enjoy learning to cook. What's new with you? It seems like everything is at the moment, but I’m thankful for it! |
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Mrs. Antonia Reimers Physical Education Aide She has been volunteering at St. Paul School for the last 8 years. She has three children who attend St. Paul in First, Sixth & Eighth Grade. This is Mrs. Reimers second year as our Physical Education Aide at St. Paul Lutheran School. Email: areimers@stpaulwpne.org |
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Mrs. Reimers favorite Bible verses: Joshua 24:15 " But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord." |
Staff Tidbits:
Favorite Food = Steak Favorite Drink = Decaf Coffee and Water with Lemon Favorite Color = Pink Favorite Flower = Gerber Daisies Favorite Music/Song = Anything by Anne Wilson - "My Jesus" Favorite Restaurant = Carrabba's Italian Grill Favorite Sports or Team = St. Paul Eagles Pets = Cat named Corky & a Dog named Bandit Hobbies/Collectibles = Camping with family. If you could go anywhere.... Tahiti |
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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 |
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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 won't die on me and yes, I have killed a cactus and a succulent! ;) 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 = Three cats: 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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Mrs. Susan Quick Principal, Music & Algebra Teacher & SPED Director Education: Mrs. Quick Graduated from Chadron State College with a Bachelors in K-12 Mild/Moderate Special Education and a Masters in Educational Administration/SPED Supervisor. She has worked as a paraprofessional in SPED and Alternative Education before returning to finish her degree once her children were grown. She has worked for North Platte, Sutherland and Ogallala Public Schools as well as providing SPED support for both the Lutheran and Catholic schools in Ogallala. She is wrapping up this season of teaching as the Tier 3 Behavior/Alternative Education teacher at Nebraska City Public Schools. She has been married to her husband Ralph for 29 years and God has blessed this marriage with 3 children, 2 son in laws, 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Mrs. Quick is new to St. Paul Lutheran School this year. Email: squick@stpaulwpne.org |
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Mrs. Quick'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 23:6 New International Version (NIV) 6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. |
Staff Tidbits:
Favorite Food = Anything homemade, Pizza Favorite Drink = Cold Unsweetened Tea Favorite Color = Purple Favorite Flower = Gerber Daisy Favorite Music/Song = “I Surrender”, “Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)”, “I Can only Imagine”, ANY praise and worship song Favorite Restaurant = Olive Garden Favorite Books = Mysteries (It’s been a while with my time consumed with classes J ) Favorite Sports or Team = Nebraska Football Pets = A dog name Zeva and two cats named Buddy & Fiona Hobbies/Collectibles = Santa If you could go anywhere.... Hawaii What's something most people don't know about you? I am a 3rd generation firefighter/EMT. What's new with you? I am finishing my masters, moving to West Point, and my new role as Principal! |
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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! ;) |