Admin Faculty and Staff

Mrs. Cheryl Gilbert
Principal
Years of Teaching Experience:
- 35 Years
Degrees:
- Bachelor of Science in Education
- Concentrations in Psychology and Math
- Lutheran Teaching Degree with Theology and Faith Education Courses
- Endorsements in Early Childhood Education and Special Education
- Master of Science in the Art of Teaching
Special Certifications:
- Licensed Large Center Childcare Director
- Minister of Religion—Commissioned in the LCMS

Mr. Rick Overton
Executive Director of High School

Mrs. Carrie Kindred
Administrative Assistant
Preschool Staff

Mrs. Cheryl Gilbert
Preschool & Childcare Director/Teacher
Years of Teaching Experience:
- 35 Years
Degrees:
- Bachelor of Science in Education
- Concentrations in Psychology and Math
- Lutheran Teaching Degree with Theology and Faith Education Courses
- Endorsements in Early Childhood Education and Special Education
- Master of Science in the Art of Teaching
Special Certifications:
- Licensed Large Center Childcare Director
- Minister of Religion—Commissioned in the LCMS

Mrs. Laura Paterson
Preschool Teacher
School Staff

Mrs. Kate Lippert
Kindergarten
Years of Teaching Experience:
- 5 Years
Degrees:
- Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Special Certifications:
- CO Teaching License, Grades K-6
- Orton Gillingham Training
- Nurtured Heart Approach Training
- Love and Logic Training

Mrs. Carla Faga
1st Grade

Mrs. Jodi Nierman
2nd Grade & 3rd Grade ELA
Years of Teaching Experience:
- 17 Years
Degrees:
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
- Middle Level Endorsement
- English, Spanish, and Social Science Concentrations
- Lutheran Teaching Degree with Theology and Faith Education Courses
- Master of Arts in Literacy Education
Special Certifications:
- TESOL Certified in New Mexico (ESL Training)
- Orton Gillingham Training with Reading Rev
- CO Teaching License: Elementary (K-6), English Language Arts (6-12), Social Studies Education (6-12), Reading (K-12)
- Minister of Religion—Commissioned in the LCMS
Professional Experience:
- Presenter at CCIRA Conference in 2018 on Reading Workshop Strategies

Mrs. Elizabeth Grimm
3rd & 4th Grade
Years of Teaching Experience:
- 37 Years
Degrees:
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
- Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction
- Specialization in Literacy
Special Certifications:
- CO Teaching License, Grades K-6
- SLED Administration Certification
Professional Experience:
- Principal - 5 years
- Served on 3 Accreditation Validation Teams for the NLSA process

Ms. Jenelle Kemper
5th & 6th Grade
Years of Substitute Teaching Experience:
- 3 years
Degrees:
- Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration
- Associate of Arts in Business
- Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies
Special Certifications:
- Substitute License
- TESOL Certified (ESL)

Mrs. Alyssa McCarthy
5th & 6th Grade
(25-26 Maternity Leave)
Years of Teaching Experience:
- 6 years
Degrees:
- Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education
- Dual Minor in Sociology and Philosophy
- Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
- Concentration in Literacy
Special Certifications:
- NYS Licensed, Grades 1-6
- CO Licensed, Grades K-6

Mrs. Gina Scott
7th & 8th Grade

Mrs. Lisa Sarr
Classroom Paraprofessional

Mrs. Heidi Skarajunksy
Classroom Paraprofessional
Enrichment Staff

Mr. Andrew Vogt
Band Director

Mrs. Susan Harding
Music Teacher
Childcare Staff

Mrs. April Harding

Mrs. Susan Foos

Calissa Gilbert
Toddler Care Staff

Stasi Brazil-Engleman
Toddler Lead Teacher

Jessica Giles
Toddler Paraprofessional

Melinda Frerichs
Toddler Paraprofessional
Address
4650 Sunview Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
(On the corner of Highway 287 and 50th Street)
School Office Hours
School year office hours:
Monday through Friday from 8am-4pm.
Summer school office hours:
Monday through Thursday from 9am-3pm. Closed Friday.
School Hours
Preschool: Terrific Threes: 8:15am-11am, Tues. & Thurs.
Fantastic Fours: 8:15am-11am, Mon., Wed., & Fri.
Fabulous Fives: 12:15pm-3pm, Mon., Tues., & Thurs.; 11:30am-2pm, Wed.
Elementary & Middle School: Grades K-8: 8:15am-3:15pm, Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri.; 8:15am-2:15pm, Wed.
High School: Hybrid Model, Wednesdays 8:30am-10:30am Required In-Person
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Phone: (970) 667-7606
Fax: (970) 624-3422