Faculty & Staff
The staff and faculty here at Trinity Lutheran School in Waconia are dedicated to creating an environment for our students in which they thrive.
Every student gets the attention and support they deserve as they advance through their academic career.
Administration
Classroom Teachers
Specialty Teachers
Support Staff
Council & Boards
Church Council
Church Council is responsible for policy, the Church and School Staff, and, under the direction of the Senior Pastor, are responsible for the operation of the congregation.
Members: (left to right)
- Bob Burandt
- Grant Eldred (Vice President)
- Mike Reading (President)
- Pat Vos (Board of Admin Rep)
- Paul Puckett
- Kathy Ernst
Not Pictured: Rachel Schwalbe (Secretary), Jeff Pingeon (Treasurer), Andy Krantz (Board of Ed. Rep), Matt Winkelman (Board of Elders Rep), Pastor Duncan McLellan (Senior Pastor), Bryan Stecker (Associate Pastor), Dan Maser (School Administrator)
Board of Education
Board of Education is responsible for the policies of the educational ministry of Trinity Lutheran School which includes preschool through grade eight.
Members: (left to right)
- Mitch Dickison
- Greg Joseph
- Joshua Schmidt
- Erin Busse (Secretary)
- Rachel Beitlich
Not Pictured: John Dahl (Chair), Andy Krantz (Vice Chair, Council Rep)
Board of Elders
Board of Elders is responsible for the spiritual welfare of the congregation, including its doctrine, worship, and membership.
Members: (left to right)
- Jeff Marlatt
- Tom Hoernemann
- Garrett Tjernagel
- Joel Nash
- Sam Schaus (Secretary)
Not Pictured: Matt Winkelman (Chair/Council Rep), Peter Matthias