Kurt Rosenbaum, Principal
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Dr. Martin Luther College
Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Martin Luther College
Classes:
Economics
U.S. Government
AP European History
Experience:
Good Shepherd Lutheran School, Burnsville, MN (1984 - 1993), grade 5-8 teacher, principal, athletic director, music coordinator, organist, choir director, and coach
King of Kings Lutheran School, Maitland, FL (1993 – 1999), grade 7-8 teacher, principal, music coordinator, organist, and choir director
Ascension Lutheran School, Sarasota, FL (1999 – 2009), grade 3-8 teacher, principal, music coordinator, organist, choir director, choir chime director, and athletic director
Arizona Lutheran Academy since 2009
Contact:
602-268-8686 x11
Rosenbaum@ALAcoyotes.org
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Doug Meyer, Director of Mission Advancement
Education:
Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern College, Watertown, WI
Master of Arts from Concordia, Irvine, CA
Class:
AP European History
Activities:
Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach
Football Assistant Coach
Student Leadership
Experience:
Bethany Lutheran College - Coach
Wisconsin Lutheran College - Coach
Arizona Lutheran Academy since 1993
Contact:
602-268-8686 ext. 15
Meyer@ALAcoyotes.org
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Pastor Brad Bode, Assistant Principal for Student Life, Campus Pastor, Religion
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Education:
Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern College, Watertown, WI (1991)
Masters of Divinity from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, WI (1995)
Classes:
Foundations of Christian Faith
Introduction to Christianity
Christian Doctrine
Activities:
Varsity Volleyball Head Coach
Soccer Head Coach
Campus Pastor & Counselor
Service Coordinator
Experience:
Religion instructor & volleyball coach at Michigan Lutheran Seminary in Saginaw, MI (1995 - 1997)
Pastor at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Rochester, MN (1997 - 2002)
At Arizona Lutheran Academy since 2002
Contact:
602-268-8686 ext. 18
Bode@ALAcoyotes.org
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Gary Gray, Assistant Principal for Academics, Science
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Education:
B.S. in Education from Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN (1977)
M.Ed
Classes:
Biology
AP Biology
Online Course Proctor
Activities:
Baseball Coach - Assistant Varsity, Head JV
Student Council
Experience:
Gloria Dei, Sierra Madre, CA - Principal, Grades 1-8 Teacher (started the school)
Good Shepherd, West Bend, WI - Grade 7 Teacher/Departmentalized, Assistant Principal and Athletic Director
Abiding Word, Houston, TX - Principal, Grades 5-8 Teacher
Arizona Lutheran Academy since 1994
Contact:
602-268-8686 ext. 27
Gray@ALAcoyotes.org
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Andrea Oppermann, Director of Fine Arts, Music, Videography
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 Education:
Bachelor of Science from Martin Luther College (MN)
Majors - Secondary Choral Music, Secondary Instrumental Music, and Elementary Education
Master of Church Music in Choral Conducting from Concordia University, Wisconsin
Classes:
Basic Music & Freshman Choir
Honors Basic Music
Concert Choir
A Cappella Choir
Concert Band & Jazz Band
Videography
Activities:
Drama
Livestream & Sound
Chapel Planning
Experience:
At Arizona Lutheran Academy since 2013
Contact:
602-268-8686 x32
Oppermann@ALAcoyotes.org
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Mish Aleisa, Spanish
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Education from Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN
Classes:
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish III
Spanish IV
Activities:
Cross Country Head Coach
JV Boys Basketball Coach
Experience:
Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School, Commerce City, CO (2011-2017)
At Arizona Lutheran Academy since 2017
Contact:
602-268-8686 ext. 23
Aleisa@ALAcoyotes.org
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Matthew Heyn, Mathematics
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Education from Dr. Martin Luther College, minor in Mathematics
Classes:
Algebra I
Honors Algebra I
Algebra II
Geometry
Statistics
Honors Statistics
Activities:
Track Head Coach
Varsity Football Defensive Coordinator
Experience:
Beautiful Savior Lutheran School, Cincinnati, OH (1995-2001)
St. Peter Lutheran School, Modesto, CA (1995-2007)
Illinois Lutheran High School, Crete, IL (2007-2017)
At Arizona Lutheran Academy since 2017
Contact:
602-268-8686 x28
Heyn@ALAcoyotes.org
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Scott Hill, English and PE
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Education:
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education and Elementary Education from Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN, with a major in English and a minor in History
Classes:
Introduction to English
Introduction to Literature and Composition (grade 9)
Introduction to World Literature and Composition (grade 10)
Weight Training
Activities:
Boys Varsity Baseball Head Coach
Girls Varsity Basketball Head Coach
Experience:
Reformation Lutheran School, San Diego, CA - Grade 5-6 Teacher
Peace Lutheran School, Hartford, WI - Grade 7 Teacher, Athletic Director, and coach
Mt. Olive Lutheran School, Las Vegas, NV - Grade 4-5 Teacher, Athletic Director, and coach
Our Saviour Lutheran School, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Grade 3-5 Teacher, Athletic Director, coach, Principal, Grade 5-8 teacher
At Arizona Lutheran Academy since 2009
Contact:
602-268-8686 x21
Hill@ALAcoyotes.org
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Stephnie Marquez, Art
Education:
Classes:
Ceramics
Art Across America
Experience:
At Arizona Lutheran Academy since 2017
Contact:
602-268-8686 x22
Marquez@ALAcoyotes.org
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Lynnette Stahmann, International Student Program Coordinator, Math, Religion
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Education from Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN
Classes:
Algebra I
Basic English Communication
Intermediate English Communication
World Religions
Spread of the Early Christian Church
Activities:
National Honor Society (NHS)
Concessions Coordinator
Experience:
Morning Star Lutheran School, Jackson, Wisconsin (1996-1998) – grades 3-8 teacher
St. Marcus Lutheran School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1998-2000) – grades 1-2 teacher
Tokyo, Japan (2000-2009) – ESL teacher
At Arizona Lutheran Academy since 2012
Contact:
602-268-8686 ext. 36
Internationals@ALAcoyotes.org
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Mark Steiner, Mathematics
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 Education:
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from Utah State University
Bachelor of Science in Math from University of Oregon
M.S. in Physical Education from University of Oregon
Classes:
Pre-calculus
Advanced Algebra
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
Activities:
Softball Head Coach
JV Volleyball Head Coach
Experience:
K-12 Physical Education teacher and coach at Cowley (WY) High School
Mathematics teacher and coach at Burns (WY) High School
Mathematics teacher and coach at Hot Springs County (WY) High School
Mathematics teacher and coach at East Fork Lutheran High School, Whiteriver, AZ
Mathematics teacher and coach at Wisconsin Lutheran High School, Milwaukee, WI
Mathematics teacher at Highland High School, Gilbert, AZ
At Arizona Lutheran Academy since 2007
Contact:
602-268-8686 ext. 25
Steiner@ALAcoyotes.org
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Joan Tierney, English
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Education:
Bachelor of Arts from University of Arizona
Classes:
American Literature and Composition (grade 11)
British Literature and Composition (grade 12)
AP English Literature and Composition
Speech and Debate
Activity:
After-School Study Hall
Experience:
Taught in Phoenix and Tucson since 1971
At Arizona Lutheran Academy since 1993
Contact:
602-268-8686 ext. 20
Tierney@ALAcoyotes.org
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Adam Wiechmann, Science
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 Education:
Bachelor of Science in Education/Science from Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN
Master of Education in Educational Leadership from University of Minnesota
Classes:
Physical Science
Chemistry
Physics
Anatomy & Physiology
Activities:
Experience:
East Fork Lutheran High School
West Lutheran High School, Plymouth, MN
At Arizona Lutheran Academy since 2018
Contact:
602-268-8686 ext. 26
Wiechmann@ALAcoyotes.org
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Jen Bode, Development Assistant, Alumni, Boosters
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Assistant to the Director of Mission Advancement
Boosters
Alumni Connections
Contact:
602-268-8686 x37
JBode@ALAcoyotes.org
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Janet Brussman, Student Success Coordinator
Student Success Coordinator
Contact:
602-268-8686 x34
Brussman@ALAcoyotes.org
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Ryan Goudeau, Building & Grounds
Building & Grounds Assistant
Contact:
602-268-8686 x17
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Becky Jaehnig, Administrative Assistant
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Lara Johnson, Music Lessons
Music Lesson Instructor - Voice, Piano, Brass Instruments
Contact:
602-268-8686 x35
lalalovesflg@gmail.com
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Michelle Meyer, Admissions
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Barry Preston, Building & Grounds
Building & Grounds Supervisor
Experience:
At Arizona Lutheran Academy since 2015
Contact:
602-268-8686 ext. 17
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Jennifer Watson, Study Hall Supervisor
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