Meet the Trinity Lutheran School Staff
Faculty and Staff Serving Pre-K Through 8th Grade
Trinity’s faculty and staff serve students through classroom instruction, enrichment programs, counseling, Christian education, administration, and daily school support.
Together, they support the school’s academic program and Christ-centered mission.
Faculty and Staff Directory
Administration and Christian Education
Dr. Neil Glass
Principal
Dr. Neil Glass holds a doctorate and values Trinity’s close school community. He hopes every student leaves Trinity knowing that God loves them.
Leah R. Kortmeyer
Director of Christian Education and Confirmation
Leah Kortmeyer is a certified Director of Christian Education with a specialization in youth ministry and a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She values the opportunity to proclaim Jesus and teach that Christian faith applies to everyday life.
Laura Wallhausen
School Secretary
Early Childhood and Elementary School
Sandy Bostic
Pre-K Teacher
Sandy’s career reflects a long-standing commitment to early childhood education and the Trinity community. As a Trinity alumna, she brings experience and a personal connection to her work with young learners.
Mrs. Amber Enderle
1st Grade
Mrs. Amber Enderle holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education with a minor in early childhood education. She values Trinity’s family atmosphere and hopes students know they are loved by God and the Trinity staff.
Ashley Kelley
3rd Grade
Ashley Kelley holds degrees in elementary education and teacher leadership. She values sharing God’s Word with students and hopes they leave her classroom with a servant’s heart.
Cassie Panton
Pre-K Co-Teacher
Cassie is a dedicated educator with deep roots in the Trinity community. As a former Trinity student, she understands the importance of early learning and enjoys supporting children as they grow and reach new milestones.
Mrs. DeBrock
2nd Grade
Mrs. DeBrock studied early childhood education and is a Trinity Lutheran School graduate. She enjoys teaching science and hopes students recognize that they are loved by Jesus and can use their individual gifts to serve others.
Mrs. Suzan Ward
4th Grade
Mrs. Suzan Ward holds degrees in elementary education, special education, and curriculum and instruction. She emphasizes respect and hopes students leave her classroom feeling loved, unique, and capable of continuing to learn.
Kristi Seyer
Kindergarten
Kristi Seyer holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary and early childhood education. She enjoys working with young students and hopes they learn to be kind, considerate, and respectful toward others.
Ellen Holford
3rd Grade
Ellen Holford holds degrees in early childhood and elementary education. She enjoys teaching reading and hopes each student leaves her classroom knowing they are loved by their teacher and by God.
Ms. Madison Rau
5th Grade and Life Science
Ms. Madison Rau holds a Master of Arts in Education. She enjoys teaching life science and hopes students leave with useful learning strategies and confidence that God remains with them through difficult circumstances.
Middle School
Sarah Wildauer
6th Grade and 5th–8th Grade Mathematics
Sarah Wildauer holds a Bachelor of Science from Concordia University in River Forest. She enjoys teaching algebra and hopes every student knows they are a loved child of God.
Dennis Hartmann
8th Grade Homeroom and 6th–8th Grade Social Studies
Dennis Hartmann holds degrees in secondary education, social sciences, and Lutheran teaching. He enjoys teaching how people and historical events have shaped the world and hopes students understand that they are valuable creations of God.
Kara Meyer
Middle School English Language Arts
Specialty and Student Support Staff
Thomas Foster
Technology, K–8
Thomas Foster holds a Bachelor of Science with a background in 3D rendering and game design. He enjoys introducing students to new technology and teaching them to use it safely and responsibly.
Jane Comeau
Physical Education
Jane Comeau holds a bachelor’s degree in education. She emphasizes sportsmanship and teaches students that there are many ways to remain active throughout their lives.
Dr. Melissa A. Cooper
Pre-K–8th Grade General Music, Choir, Recorders, and Guitar
Dr. Melissa Cooper holds degrees in music education, supervision, and educational leadership. She teaches students that music is a gift from God that can be enjoyed, shared, and used in worship.
Amy Rowland
School Counseling, K–8
Amy Rowland holds a specialist degree in counseling. She values seeing students care for their community and enjoys helping them recognize the importance of creativity within counseling.
Misty Rivers
5th–8th Grade Band
Misty Rivers studied music at Southeast Missouri State University. She enjoys teaching teamwork through band and helping students experience the excitement of learning to perform together.
Christina Pagano
Art
Deena Ring
Interventionist
Additional Support Staff
Brittany Eakins
2nd Grade Aide
Rebecca Halstead
Cafeteria
Linda Koch
Cafeteria
David Boren
Custodian
Nicole Siebert
Cafeteria
Lindsey Sample
Custodian
Come See Trinity for Yourself
A school visit gives families an opportunity to learn more about Trinity’s academics, faith life, teachers, and student activities.
Contact the school office to ask questions or schedule a tour.
