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 Mr. David Burgess M.A., B.A. - Principal. Mr. Burgess received his B.A. in K - 12 Education from Concordia University Chicago. He also received a M.A. in K - 12 School Administration from Concordia University Chicago. He holds a Wisconsin State DPI Principal license for K - 12. After 29 years of teaching, coaching and working in administration at the high school level, he is blessed with the opportunity to serve the families of Our Father's Lutheran School. He will be teaching History and Physical Education. His wife Sue teaches at Our Father's, and they have 3 children: Dan, Erin and Lauren.
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| 7th and 8th Grade Teacher
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 Mrs. Sarah Anderson, B.S. Teacher. Sarah Anderson received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Concordia University Chicago in 1979, majoring in Physical Education and minoring in Math. Her first teaching position was at St. Paul, West Allis. After being a stay-at-home mom for six years, Sarah returned to teaching at Gospel Lutheran School for two years before teaching for eleven years at Christ Memorial Lutheran School, both in Milwaukee. Sarah has been teaching at Our Father's since 1999. She is responsible for all upper grade science. Sarah especially enjoys teaching physical education and coaching girls' softball and volleyball. She is married to Robert Anderson, another Lutheran teacher and CUC graduate. They have two adult children, Kathryn, a nurse, and Kelly, a pharmacist. You can email Mrs. Anderson at sanderson@ourfatherslutheran.org.
Mrs. Sarah Anderson, B.S. Teacher. Sarah Anderson received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Concordia University Chicago in 1979, majoring in Physical Education and minoring in Math. Her first teaching position was at St. Paul, West Allis. After being a stay-at-home mom for six years, Sarah returned to teaching at Gospel Lutheran School for two years before teaching for eleven years at Christ Memorial Lutheran School, both in Milwaukee. Sarah has been teaching at Our Father's since 1999. She is responsible for all upper grade science. Sarah especially enjoys teaching physical education and coaching girls' softball and volleyball. She is married to Robert Anderson, another Lutheran teacher and CUC graduate. They have two adult children, Kathryn, a nurse, and Kelly, a pharmacist. You can email Mrs. Anderson at sanderson@ourfatherslutheran.org.
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| 5th and 6th Grade Teacher
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Mrs. Susan Burgess, B.A. Teacher. Sue Burgess received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education in 1980 from Concordia University Chicago. She is in her eighteenth year of teaching, having taught at St. Peter in Schaumburg, Illinois and Immanuel Lutheran in Brookfield, Wisconsin, before taking a few years off to be with her own three children while they were young. Mrs. Burgess is in her fourteenth year at Our Father's, currently teaching 5/6 home room and Reading, History, and upper grade English and Math. Mrs. Burgess is also a Student Council advisor and a Language Arts Math Program (LAMP) tutoring instructor. She is a member of Our Father's Lutheran Church and serves as the Sunday School Superintendent. You can email Mrs. Burgess at sburgess@ourfatherslutheran.org.
Mrs. Susan Burgess, B.A. Teacher. Sue Burgess received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education in 1980 from Concordia University Chicago. She is in her eighteenth year of teaching, having taught at St. Peter in Schaumburg, Illinois and Immanuel Lutheran in Brookfield, Wisconsin, before taking a few years off to be with her own three children while they were young. Mrs. Burgess is in her fourteenth year at Our Father's, currently teaching 5/6 home room and Reading, History, and upper grade English and Math. Mrs. Burgess is also a Student Council advisor and a Language Arts Math Program (LAMP) tutoring instructor. She is a member of Our Father's Lutheran Church and serves as the Sunday School Superintendent. You can email Mrs. Burgess at sburgess@ourfatherslutheran.org.
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| 3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
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 Mr. Melvin Beversdorf B. S. Elementary and Middle School Education, Psychology minor from Concordia University Chicago. Mr. Beversdorf joins our staff with three years of experience, previously teaching in Chicago and Milwaukee. He will be teaching on the 3rd and 4th grade level. He enjoys the challenges and joys of teaching, and works with a focus on faith, forgiveness of sins, and each student's academic progress and success. A licensed K - 8 educator and synodically trained, Mr. Beversdorf enjoys being involved with Our Father's Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Grades 1-4 Choir, and Boys Basketball. He and his wife Jaclyn, and their four children, Mabel, Gabriel, Sebastian, and Charolette enjoy being 3rd and 4th generation members of Our Father's. You can email Mr. Beversdorf at mbeversdorf@ourfatherslutheran.org.
Mr. Melvin Beversdorf B. S. Elementary and Middle School Education, Psychology minor from Concordia University Chicago. Mr. Beversdorf joins our staff with three years of experience, previously teaching in Chicago and Milwaukee. He will be teaching on the 3rd and 4th grade level. He enjoys the challenges and joys of teaching, and works with a focus on faith, forgiveness of sins, and each student's academic progress and success. A licensed K - 8 educator and synodically trained, Mr. Beversdorf enjoys being involved with Our Father's Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Grades 1-4 Choir, and Boys Basketball. He and his wife Jaclyn, and their four children, Mabel, Gabriel, Sebastian, and Charolette enjoy being 3rd and 4th generation members of Our Father's. You can email Mr. Beversdorf at mbeversdorf@ourfatherslutheran.org.
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| 1st and 2nd Grade Teacher
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Mrs. Lynne Van Hulst, B.S. Teacher. Lynne Van Hulst received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with a focus on Kindergarten through Third Grade from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Mrs. Van Hulst completed her colloquy from Concordia University Wisconsin in 2001. She has since earned her Reading Teacher license. She is in her twenty-second year of teaching at Our Father's, currently teaching first and second grades. Mrs. Van Hulst is the coordinator to the Language Arts Math Program (LAMP) which is a prescriptive supportive program to address the needs of struggling students. She is also a member of the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC). As a member of Our Father's Lutheran Church she serves on the Board of Stewardship and Board of Parish Fellowship and Communication. You can email Mrs. Van Hulst at lvanhulst@ourfatherslutheran.org.
Mrs. Lynne Van Hulst, B.S. Teacher. Lynne Van Hulst received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with a focus on Kindergarten through Third Grade from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Mrs. Van Hulst completed her colloquy from Concordia University Wisconsin in 2001. She has since earned her Reading Teacher license. She is in her twenty-second year of teaching at Our Father's, currently teaching first and second grades. Mrs. Van Hulst is the coordinator to the Language Arts Math Program (LAMP) which is a prescriptive supportive program to address the needs of struggling students. She is also a member of the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC). As a member of Our Father's Lutheran Church she serves on the Board of Stewardship and Board of Parish Fellowship and Communication. You can email Mrs. Van Hulst at lvanhulst@ourfatherslutheran.org.
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| Kindergarten/Four Year Old Kindergarten
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Mrs. Judith Wierman, B.S. Kindergarten Teacher. Judi Wierman received her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Early Childhood from Concordia University Wisconsin in 1985. She has taught 3, 4, and 5 year olds. Judi has experience being a Daycare Director and Administrator. For the last sixteen years she has been teaching at Our Father's in 4 and 5 year old Kindergarten. Currently, she teaches 4K and 5K. She also serves as a Student Council Advisor, Cheerleading Coach, and a member of the Parent Advisory Committee. She organizes a monthly "Mom's Nite Out" for mothers of her students. Mrs. Wierman is a member of Our Father's Lutheran Church and serves on the Board of Fellowship and Communication. She loves teaching the "little ones" entrusted to her care about the Good Shepherd. You can email Mrs. Wierman at jaws21861@att.net.
Mrs. Judith Wierman, B.S. Kindergarten Teacher. Judi Wierman received her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Early Childhood from Concordia University Wisconsin in 1985. She has taught 3, 4, and 5 year olds. Judi has experience being a Daycare Director and Administrator. For the last sixteen years she has been teaching at Our Father's in 4 and 5 year old Kindergarten. Currently, she teaches 4K and 5K. She also serves as a Student Council Advisor, Cheerleading Coach, and a member of the Parent Advisory Committee. She organizes a monthly "Mom's Nite Out" for mothers of her students. Mrs. Wierman is a member of Our Father's Lutheran Church and serves on the Board of Fellowship and Communication. She loves teaching the "little ones" entrusted to her care about the Good Shepherd. You can email Mrs. Wierman at jaws21861@att.net.
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| Music Teacher/Band Director
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 Mrs. Shannon Wiegert, B.M.E. Music Teacher and Band Director. Mrs. Wiegert grew up in Freeland, MI and graduated from Valley Lutheran High School in Saginaw. She attended Concordia University River Forest and earned her Bachelor of Music degree with a double emphasis in instrumental and general music. Her first call was to Lutheran high South in St. Louis where she administered their elementary band program and taught in six area grade schools. She joined our faculty in the Fall of 2011 and has 10 years of teaching experience. Mrs. Wiegert is a member of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association. She has obtained three levels of certification in the Orff music and movement education method and is very involved with the Milwaukee Orff teacher chapter. She has two children, Caleb and Clara, who are students at St. Paul's Lutheran in West Allis. She also teaches music and band at St. Paul's. You can e-mail Mrs. Wiegert at slwiegert@gmail.com.
Mrs. Shannon Wiegert, B.M.E. Music Teacher and Band Director. Mrs. Wiegert grew up in Freeland, MI and graduated from Valley Lutheran High School in Saginaw. She attended Concordia University River Forest and earned her Bachelor of Music degree with a double emphasis in instrumental and general music. Her first call was to Lutheran high South in St. Louis where she administered their elementary band program and taught in six area grade schools. She joined our faculty in the Fall of 2011 and has 10 years of teaching experience. Mrs. Wiegert is a member of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association. She has obtained three levels of certification in the Orff music and movement education method and is very involved with the Milwaukee Orff teacher chapter. She has two children, Caleb and Clara, who are students at St. Paul's Lutheran in West Allis. She also teaches music and band at St. Paul's. You can e-mail Mrs. Wiegert at slwiegert@gmail.com.
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Mrs. Kimberly Tietyen, B.A.: School Secretary. Kimberly Tietyen was born and raised in Peshtigo, WI. She attended Concordia University Wisconsin where she graduated with a B.A. in Communications in 1997. Kimberly spent nine years at The Lynde & Harry Bradley Foundation in downtown Milwaukee as an Administrative Assistant and Executive Secretary before joining the staff at Our Father’s in February 2006. Kimberly is married to Our Father’s and Martin Luther alumnus Jeremy Tietyen. They have three children: Jacob, Benjamin, and Caroline who all attend Our Father’s. You can contact Mrs. Tietyen at ktietyen@ourfatherslutheran.org.
Mrs. Kimberly Tietyen, B.A.: School Secretary. Kimberly Tietyen was born and raised in Peshtigo, WI. She attended Concordia University Wisconsin where she graduated with a B.A. in Communications in 1997. Kimberly spent nine years at The Lynde & Harry Bradley Foundation in downtown Milwaukee as an Administrative Assistant and Executive Secretary before joining the staff at Our Father’s in February 2006. Kimberly is married to Our Father’s and Martin Luther alumnus Jeremy Tietyen. They have three children: Jacob, Benjamin, and Caroline who all attend Our Father’s. You can contact Mrs. Tietyen at ktietyen@ourfatherslutheran.org.
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