Wisconsin Lutheran School

Racine, WI

 

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Mr. James H. Boehm, Principal

Jim has served as principal of Wisconsin Lutheran School since the 1991-92 school year.  Prior to his call to WLS, Jim served as administrator and 1st-8th grade teacher at  Peace Lutheran School in Bradenton, Florida for 6 years.  He was then called to Good Shepherd Lutheran School in Beloit, Wisconsin for 18 years as administrator and the 5th-8th grade teacher.  Jim currently teaches 6th grade catechism, 7th and 8th grade art, and 8th grade literature.  He currently assists with drama at WLS and, in the past, has coached and directed choir.  Jim holds his Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Martin Luther College and his Master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Mr. Jerry Marowsky, 8th Grade

Jerry has taught at WLS since 2002. He graduated from Martin Luther College, formerly Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. Currently, Jerry serves as the 8th Grade Homeroom teacher as well as the WLS Athletic Director.  In addition, he serves as the upper grade departmentalized Math, Science, History, Social Studies and Phy Ed instructor.  He also works with technology integration at the middle and lower schools.  Previously, Jerry has taught various grades, five through eight, at Trinity Lutheran School Marinette, WI ; Immanuel Lutheran School Medford, WI; & St. Paul ’s Lutheran School – Franklin, WI.

Mrs. Paula Nass, 7th Grade

Paula has over 25 years experience teaching in WELS schools.  After receiving her Bachelor of Science degree from Martin Luther College, she taught third grade for 6 years at St. John's Lutheran School in Baraboo, Wisconsin.  After taking absence to raise her daughter, she also taught for 4 years in the fourth grade classroom at St. John's, and she began teaching at WLS in the 1994-95 school year.  Her duties include departmentalized teaching in grades 7 and 8 in the morning, and Extended Learning individualized instruction in the afternoon.  She also assists with the music program at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Racine, by teaching and directing.

Mr. Douglas Nass, 6th Grade

Doug has been teaching sixth grade at Wisconsin Lutheran School since 1993.   Doug came to Wisconsin Lutheran after serving for 18 years as a seventh grade teacher at St. John's Lutheran School in Baraboo, Wisconsin.  He is a graduate of Martin Luther College and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education.  In addition to teaching, Doug serves as an organist at First Evangelical Lutheran Church (Racine), Worship Committee Chairman, and Senior Choir director.  Although not currently involved in coaching, he has previously coached boys basketball at St. John's and girls softball at WLS.

Miss Julie Maass, 5th Grade

Julie has been teaching at WLS since 1977.  She graduated from Martin Luther College, formerly Dr. Martin Luther College, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education.  Julie began teaching departmentalized English and Social Studies for grades 5-8 and gradually moved to 5-6 grades and currently teaches in a self-contained 5th grade classroom.   She has experience directing music in church and musicals (grades 4-5), supervising student teachers, Primary Sunday School Superintendent, coaching girl's athletics, and has served as Wisconsin Lutheran School's Home and School President.  Julie's current interests include teaching computer keyboarding and elementary computer skills to her 5th grade students.

Mrs. Kathryn Hintz, 4th Grade

Kathy has been teaching fourth grade at WLS since 1990.  She graduated from UW Whitewater with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education, and completed WELS certification for LES.  Kathy began pursuing her interest in teaching at a young age, working through high school and college years as an assistant for summer school and recreation programs and at the public library.  She taught 1st and 2nd grades in the Campbellsport Public School District.  While living in New Ulm MN, she assisted in a special education classroom and did home tutoring for the Headstart program.  She has lived in Racine for 29 years and raised 5 children.  In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Kathy also serves WLS as a teacher inservice committee member, Grandparent's Day committee head, and Battle of the Books coach.

Mrs. Kristina Paustian, 2nd and 3rd Grade

Tina has been teaching at WLS  since 1999.  She graduated from Martin Luther College, formerly Dr. Martin Luther College.  Prior to teaching at Wisconsin Lutheran School, she taught for 8 years at Trinity Lutheran School in Caledonia, Wisconsin and for 3 years at St. John's Lutheran School in Wrightstown, Wisconsin.  Her special interests include reading, art, and music.

Mrs. Leah Krohn, 1st Grade

Leah graduated from Martin Luther College with a  Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education.  She has been teaching at WLS since 2006.   Leah is the advisor for VOICE (Vocalize Our Inner Creative Expression).  The VOICE program combines Forensics and the Lower School Reading Program, and also sponsors the annual Talent Show.

Mrs. Katy Roekle, 2nd and 3rd Grade Teaching Assistant

Katy graduated from Dr. Martin Luther College in 1989.  She taught 1st and 2nd grades for one year at Peridot Lutheran School on the Apache Mission in Arizona.  She married John Roekle, who is one of the associate pastors at First Evan. Lutheran Church, in 1990.  After staying at home with her four sons (who all attend or attended WLS) and volunteering at WLS and Shoreland Lutheran High School for many years, she became assistant to Mrs. Bush in preschool.  She was hired as full-time assistant to Mrs. Krohn in 1st and 2nd grades in 2009.  She is excited to be working as an assistant with Jesus' little lambs in Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade this school year.  Katy will also help with VOICE/Forensics at the Middle School.  Go Lancers!
Mrs. Kim Lash, Kindergarten

Kim has taught kindergarten at WLS since 2007.
Mrs. Kerri Bush, Preschool

Kerri is a graduate of Shoreland Lutheran High School and Dr. Martin Luther College.  She was called to WLS in 2008, after serving for nearly 20 years as pre-kindergarten and kindergarten teacher at St. John's Lutheran School in Oak Creek.  Kerri also serves as the Director of the WLS Care Program, which provides before and after school care for WLS students.

 

Pastor John Roekle

Pastor Roekle has been a part of Wisconsin Lutheran School since coming to First Evangelical Lutheran Church in 1996 to serve as pastor.  He teaches 7th and 8th grade catechism class, leads chapel services, and has been involved in coaching soccer, basketball and softball.  Following his graduation from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in 1991, he served St. John's Lutheran Church in Florence, Wisconsin for 5 years. 

Pastor Aaron Dolan

Pastor Dolan was installed as Associate Pastor at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in August 2009.  He is a 2007 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary.  Before being called to First Evan, he served at Luther Preparatory School in Watertown, WI for two years.  He enjoys interacting with the WLS students while leading chapel services and teaching catechism class.

Pastor Michael Zarling

Pastor Zarling has been a part of the Wisconsin Lutheran School family since accepting the call to serve Epiphany Lutheran Church in 2004 as their pastor.  He teaches 7th and 8th grade catechism class, leads chapel services, and is also involved in teaching evangelism to the children in the school.  Currently he is coaching the boys and girls soccer teams at WLS.  He graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in 1996.  He served as pastor in a home mission congregation in Radcliff, Kentucky for 8 years before being called to Epiphany.

Pastor Philip Janke

Pastor Janke has been a part of Wisconsin Lutheran School since being assigned to New Hope Lutheran Church to serve as missionary.  He teaches 7th and 8th grade catechism class and leads chapel services.  Before graduating from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, he served as a high school teacher and tutor for one year in Watertown, South Dakota.  He has served at New Hope since the summer of 2008.