We believe your child will thrive in our Christ-Centered educational program. We educate the whole child. Our skilled teachers will help your children grow intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally as well as spiritually. 

Small classes are taught by Christian teachers with emphasis on love for Christ and service to Him. Our small class size provides an educational environment that is personalized, caring and scholastically challenging.

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WLS Teacher Bibliographies

2008 – 2009

 (The following are short bios of our teaching staff)

Dexter Hoyer (Principal) – This is Mr. Hoyer’s 40^th year of teaching in Lutheran schools and his sixth year here at WLS. He is a graduate of Concordia Junior College in Ann Arbor (1967) and Concordia Teacher’s College in Seward, NE (1969). He received his Master’s degree in Elementary Administration from the University of Akron (1983).  This year he will be teaching physical education grades 3 – 8 and computer classes in all of the grades in addition to his duties as principal. Mr. Hoyer also serves as the WLS athletic director. His interests include photography, woodworking, golf, and traveling.

Emma Hockemeyer (Pre-Kindergarten) – Ms. Hockemeyer is beginning her second year here at Woodburn Lutheran School. She graduated from Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne in 2005 with her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and traveling.

Arlys Staub (Kindergarten) – Mrs. Staub is beginning her 23rd year of teaching. She graduated from Concordia Teacher’s College, Seward, NE in 1973. This is her fourth year of teaching all-day kindergarten. Her interests include walking, reading, and baking.

Linda Schlie (First Grade) – Mrs. Schlie has been teaching at WLS for eight years. She has a total of 16 years of teaching experience. She is a graduate of Concordia College, St. Paul, MN. She spends her extra time following her four boys and their many activities.

Bonnie Hoffschneider (Second Grade) – Mrs. Hoffschneider has been teaching for 22 years in Lutheran schools. This is her 9^th year here at WLS. She is a 1986 graduate of Concordia College, Mequon, WI, where she received her BA in Elementary Education. This year she will teach 2^nd grade and continue to work on the computer program. Her interests include scrapbooking, reading, and spending time with her family. Mrs. Hoffschneider also has two daughters and enjoys watching them cheer and dance.

Karen Hoeppner (Third and Fourth Grades) – This is Mrs. Hoeppner’s 14^th year of teaching, all here at WLS. She is a 1995 graduate of the University of St. Francis in Ft. Wayne. She received her colloquy from Concordia University, Mequon, WI, in 2000 and is close to completing her Master’s in Education at IPFW. Her outside interests include traveling, watching her son play college football, and enjoying her pond.

Ruth Schroeder (Fifth and Sixth Grades) – Mrs. Schroeder has been teaching for 31 years, and most of them have been here at WLS. She is a 1977 graduate of Concordia College, Ann Arbor, MI. She is currently the 5^th and 6^th grade homeroom teacher as well as the upper grades social studies teacher. She also teaches 4^th grade language and spelling. Mrs. Schroeder has four children and enjoys spending her time being involved in their activities.

Scott Staub (Seventh and Eighth Grades) – Mr. Staub is a 1972 graduate of Concordia Teacher’s College, Seward, NE. He received his Master’s degree in Elementary Education from Concordia, Seward, in 1988. He taught one year in Michigan and has been teaching here at WLS since October of 1973. He teaches 5^th and 6^th grade religion and 6^th – 8^th math and science. This year he will also teach 5^th – 8^th Art. His interests include biking and swimming.

Wendy Singer (Part-Time PM Classes) – Mrs. Singer comes in the afternoons to teach 7^th and 8^th grade language arts and literature, 3^rd grade math, and two lower grade P.E. classes. She graduated in 1993 from IPFW. Her interests include reading, flower gardening, and camping with her family.

Pastor Joseph Adams (Pastor at Zion Lutheran Church) – Pastor Adams has served Zion Lutheran Church since his graduation from Concordia Theological Seminary in 2001. His former career was spent between driving truck, both local and over-the-road, and working in a stamping plant. Pastor also considered himself a professional student, attending Jackson Community College, Jackson, MI, in business management and business law, Monroe Community College, Monroe, MI, in sociology, criminal investigation, Lourd’s College, Toledo, OH, in psychology, sociology, and family counseling, and Concordia University, in Ann Arbor, MI, in religious studies. Pastor’s interests include golf, baseball, football, card collecting, and gardening.

Pastor Timothy Edwards (Pastor at Christ Lutheran Church) – Pastor Edwards joined the staff of Christ Lutheran Church last year. Prior to his arrival he served as the Associate Pastor at Suburban Bethlehem Church and School in nearby Fort Wayne and also as the Assistant to the Executive for Outreach Ministries of the Indiana District. He holds undergraduate degrees in Electronics and Computer Science, Master’s degrees in Theology and Secondary Education. He is a Doctor of Philosophy in Missiology candidate with a dual concentration in the areas of Islamic studies and leadership training and formation. Pastor Edwards provides religious instruction for a number of 7^th and 8^th grade students. He and his wife, Ann, have three children, two of which attend Woodburn Lutheran School.

Rachel Trygg (Secretary) – Mrs. Trygg is beginning her very first year as WLS secretary. She is excited to be here and working with young children. She is married to husband Daniel; they have one son Ethan, who is two. She loves to work outside in her yard and on the house. Welcome to WLS Mrs. Trygg.