Kurt Rosenbaum - Principal, Social Studies
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
Experience:
1984-1993 Good Shepherd Lutheran School, Burnsville, MN, grade 5-8 teacher, principal, athletic director, music coordinator, organist, choir director, and coach
1993-1999 King of Kings Lutheran School, Maitland, FL, grade 7-8 teacher, principal, music coordinator, organist, and choir director
1999-2009 Ascension Lutheran School, Sarasota, FL, 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, Religion
Education:
Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern College, Watertown, WI
Master of Arts from Concordia, Irvine, CA
Class:
Life of Christ and Christian Living
Activities:
Varsity Boys Basketball Head 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
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
Campus Pastor & Counselor
Service Coordinator
Experience:
1995-1997 Religion instructor & volleyball coach at Michigan Lutheran Seminary in Saginaw, MI
1997-2002 Pastor at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Rochester, MN
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:
Physical Science
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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Joshua Severeid, Director of Fine Arts, Music, Social Studies
Education:
Bachelor of Science from Martin Luther College (MN)
Majors: Instrumental and Vocal Music Education
Classes:
Fundamentals of US History
Concert Band
Basic Music & Freshman Choir
Concert Choir
A Cappella Choir
Activities:
Theater
A Cappella Choir Church & Community Performances
Experience:
2017-2018 California Lutheran High School, Wildomar, CA
2018-2019 Cedar Mountain Elementary, Franklin, MN
Arizona Lutheran Academy since 2019
Contact:
602-268-8686 x32
Severeid@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
AP Spanish Language & Culture
Activities:
Cross Country Head Coach
JV Boys Basketball Coach
Experience:
2011-2017 Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School, Commerce City, CO
Arizona Lutheran Academy since 2017
Contact:
602-268-8686 ext. 23
Aleisa@ALAcoyotes.org
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Matthew Groth - Technology
 Education:
Bachelor of Science in Education from Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN
Master's Degree in Educational Technology from American College of Education
Classes:
Computer Office 1 & 2
Computer Publishing
Physical Science
Robotics
Videography
Activity:
Head Soccer Coach
Experience:
2000-2006 Beautiful Savior/St. Philip's Lutheran Milwaukee, WI, Grades 7-8, 1-8 Math, Athletic Director, Technology, and coach
2006-2019 St. Paul's Lutheran Saginaw, MI, Grades 6-8, Athletic Director, Technology Leader, and coach
Arizona Lutheran Academy since 2019
Contact:
602-268-8686 ext. 24
Groth@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
Advanced Algebra
Geometry
Statistics
Honors Statistics
Activities:
Track Head Coach
Varsity Football Defensive Coordinator
Experience:
1995-2001 Beautiful Savior Lutheran School, Cincinnati, OH
2001-2007 St. Peter Lutheran School, Modesto, CA
2007-2017 Illinois Lutheran High School, Crete, IL
Arizona Lutheran Academy since 2017
Contact:
602-268-8686 x28
Heyn@ALAcoyotes.org
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Scott Hill - English, 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
Arizona Lutheran Academy since 2009
Contact:
602-268-8686 x21
Hill@ALAcoyotes.org
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Kate Kogler - Social Studies, Religion, PE
 Education:
Bachelor of Science from Martin Luther College (MN)
Major: Elementary Education with an emphasis in English
Classes:
World History
U.S. History
Israel's Divided Kingdom
Physical Education/Health
Activities:
Freshman and JV Volleyball Head Coach
JV Girls Basketball Head Coach
Experience:
2010-2013 Geography, Algebra 1, and Dormitory Supervisor at Luther Prep School, Watertown, WI
2013-2014 Chemistry, Physics, and Physical Science Teacher at Great Plains Lutheran School, Watertown, SD
2014-2019 Active Travel Guide and Learning Development Coordinator at Backroads Active Travel
Arizona Lutheran Academy since 2019
Contact:
602-268-8686 x14
Kogler@ALAcoyotes.org
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Stephnie Marquez - Art
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism
Masters in Elementary Education
Certified Home Stager and Interior Designer
Classes:
Ceramics
Studio Art
Experience:
Arizona Lutheran Academy since 2017
Contact:
602-268-8686 x22
Marquez@ALAcoyotes.org
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Lynnette Stahmann - International Student Program Coordinator, Religion, English
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Education from Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN
Classes:
Basic English Communication
Intermediate English Communication
World Religions
Spread of the Early Christian Church
Activities:
National Honor Society (NHS)
Concessions Coordinator
Experience:
1996-1998 Morning Star Lutheran School, Jackson, WI, grades 3-8 teacher
1998-2000 St. Marcus Lutheran School, Milwaukee, WI, grades 1-2 teacher
2000-2009 Tokyo, Japan, ESL teacher
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
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
Arizona Lutheran Academy since 1993
Contact:
602-268-8686 ext. 20
Tierney@ALAcoyotes.org
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Adam Wiechmann - Science, Religion
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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:
Chemistry
Physics
Anatomy & Physiology
Christian Health & Wellness
Activities:
JV Football Head Coach
Curriculum Development
Experience:
East Fork Lutheran High School
West Lutheran High School, Plymouth, MN
Arizona Lutheran Academy since 2018
Contact:
602-268-8686 ext. 26
Wiechmann@ALAcoyotes.org
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Jen Bode - Development Assistant
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Assistant to the Director of Mission Advancement
Boosters
Alumni Connections
Social Media
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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Mark Feliciano - Building & Grounds
Building & Grounds Supervisor
Contact:
602-268-8686 ext. 17
Feliciano@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, Registrar
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Jennifer Watson - Study Hall Supervisor
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