Doug Meyer - Director of Mission Advancement, Social Studies
Education:
Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern College, Watertown, WI
Master of Arts from Concordia, Irvine, CA
Class:
Advanced Placement (AP) European History (co-teaching with Jade St. Germaine)
Activity:
Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach
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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David Peter - Athletic Director, PE
Education:
Bachelor of Science from Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN
Accredited coach through NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations)
Classes:
Physical Education/Health
Weight Training
Activities:
Varsity Football Head Coach
Experience:
1999-2015 California Lutheran High School
Arizona Lutheran Academy since 2015
Contact:
602-268-8686 x19
Peter@ALAcoyotes.org
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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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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
AP Spanish Literature & Culture
Activities:
Cross Country Head Coach
JV Boys Basketball Coach
Experience:
2013-2017 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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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:
Campus Pastor & Counselor
Varsity Volleyball Head Coach
Soccer Head Coach
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 - Science
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 Education:
B.S. in Education from Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN (1977)
M.Ed from Concordia University, Mequon, WI (1991)
Classes:
Physical Science
Biology
AP Biology
Online Course Proctor
Activities:
Softball Varsity & JV Coach
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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Matthew Groth - Technology Director, STEM
 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:
Digital Media & Design
Physical Science
Robotics
STEM Introduction to Engineering Design
Activity:
Esports
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, emphsis in Mathematics
Classes:
Algebra I
Honors Algebra I
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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Samantha List - English
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Education:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an emphasis in English
Classes:
Introduction to World Literature & Composition (grade 10)
American Literature & Composition (grade 11)
Activities:
Cheer Head Coach
Track Assistant Coach
Experience:
St. Paul’s Lutheran School, Algoma, WI
Emmaus Lutheran School, Phoenix, AZ
St. Jacobi Lutheran, Greenfield, WI
Trinity Lutheran School, Marinette, WI
St. John Lutheran school, Peshtigo, WI
Arizona Lutheran Academy since 2020
Contact:
602-268-8686 ext. 21
List@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
Art Across America
Experience:
Arizona Lutheran Academy since 2017
Contact:
602-268-8686 x22
Marquez@ALAcoyotes.org
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Benjamin Priebe - Christian Leadership Director, Religion
Education: Bachelor of Science in Education from Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN
Classes:
Israel's Divided Kingdom
Life of Christ & Christian Living
Activities:
Student Leadership & Service
Chapel
Cross Country Assistant Coach
Experience:
Trinity Lutheran School, Marshfield, WI
Luther Preparatory School, Watertown, WI
Bethel Lutheran School, Sioux Falls, SD
New Hope Lutheran Academy, West Melbourne, FL
Fox Valley Lutheran High School, Appleton, WI
Arizona Lutheran Academy since 2020
Contact:
602-268-8686 ext. 35
Priebe@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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Joshua Severeid - Director of Fine Arts, Music
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Education from Martin Luther College (MN)
Majors: Instrumental and Vocal Music Education
Classes:
Concert Band
Basic Music & Freshman Choir
Concert Choir
A Cappella Choir
Personal Finance
Activities:
Theater
Church & Community Performances by our choir
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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Jade St Germaine - Social Studies
 Education:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Secondary Education with an emphasis in Social Studies from Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN
Classes:
World History
U.S. History
History & Geography
Advanced Placement (AP) European History (co-teaching with Doug Meyer)
Activities:
Freshman and JV Volleyball Head Coach
JV Girls Basketball Head Coach
Experience:
East Fork Lutheran High School, Whiteriver, AZ
Arizona Lutheran Academy since 2020
Contact:
602-268-8686 x14
StGermaine@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
Algebra II
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
Activities:
Softball 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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Adam Wiechmann - Assistant Principal for Academics, 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:
Physics
Anatomy & Physiology
Christian Health & Wellness
Activities:
JV Football Head Coach
Curriculum Development
Student Council
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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Benjamin Wells - English
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 Education:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Secondary Education with an emphasis in English from Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN
Classes:
Introduction to Literature and Composition (grade 9)
British Literature and Composition (grade 12)
Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature & Composition
Activities:
Girls Varsity Basketball Head Coach
Varsity Baseball Head Coach
Experience:
Nebraska Lutheran High School, 2009-2020
Arizona Lutheran Academy since 2020
Contact:
602-268-8686 x20
Wells@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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Becky Jaehnig - Office Manager
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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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Darrius Simile - Building & Grounds
Building & Grounds Assistant
Contact:
602-268-8686 x17
Simiele@ALAcoyotes.org
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Jennifer Watson - Study Hall Supervisor
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